Questions 116

NCLEX-RN

Home > NCLEX-RN > RN Medical Surgical Nursing > Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions
NCLEX-RN Test Bank

Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

The nurse is administering packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to a client. The nurse should first:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should stay with the client during the first 15 minutes of a blood transfusion, as this is the most likely time for a transfusion reaction to occur. Close monitoring allows for immediate intervention if a reaction is detected. Discontinuing the IV is only done if a reaction occurs, PRBCs should not be administered via a 20-gauge needle (a larger gauge is needed), and dextrose solutions are incompatible with PRBCs.

Question 2 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 4 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 5 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Similar Questions

The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client with viral hepatitis. The nurse should instruct the client to:
A client with cholecystitis continues to have severe right upper quadrant pain. The nurse obtains the following vital signs: temperature 38.4°C; pulse 114; respirations 22; blood pressure 142/90. Using the SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) technique for communication, the nurse recommends to the primary care provider for the client to receive:
The nurse is to administer subcutaneous heparin to an older adult. What facts should the nurse keep in mind when administering this dose? Select all that apply.
A terminally ill 82-year-old client in hospice care is experiencing nausea and vomiting because of a partial bowel obstruction. To respect the client's wishes for conservative management of the nausea and vomiting, the nurse should recommend the use of:
A client with malignant melanoma asks the nurse about the prognosis. The nurse should base a response that informs the client that the prognosis depends on:

Access More Questions!

NCLEX RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX RN Premium

$150/ 90 days