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Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Method to diagnosis & locate seizures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An EEG diagnoses and locates seizures by recording brain electrical activity (A). PET (B) and MRI (C) assess metabolism and structure, while CT (D) is less specific for seizure activity.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following, if observed as a sudden change in the resident, is considered a possible warning sign of a stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slurred speech (C) is a classic, sudden stroke symptom (FAST: Face, Arms, Speech, Time). Dementia (A) and contractures (B) are chronic, and irregular heartbeat (D) is less specific.
Question 3 of 5
Before administering methergine, to treat PPH the nursing priority to check
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methergine (for postpartum hemorrhage) is a vasoconstrictor; checking BP (C) is critical to avoid hypertensive crisis. Uterine tone (A) and lochia (D) are assessed, but BP is the priority.
Question 4 of 5
A 39-year-old forklift operator presents with shakiness, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations and tells the nurse he has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes (shakiness, sweating) requires fast-acting oral glucose like orange juice (C) as the first step if the client is conscious. Glucagon (A) or IV glucose (B) is for unconscious patients.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. The physician orders 600 mg of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) oral suspension to be given once per day. The medication label indicates that the strength is 150 mg/5 ml. How many milliliters of medication should the nurse pour to administer the correct dose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calculation: 600 mg ÷ 150 mg/5 ml = 20 ml (D). The nurse needs 20 ml to deliver 600 mg.