Ch. 5
What is the range of question for the NCLEX-PN
85-205 questions
Where would you check for the requirements to renew your LVN license?
From your state board of nursing.
What should be included in your resignation letter?
The exact date the resignation will take effect.
Give me a main reason why health care is a top concern of Americans?
Increasing cost of health insurance due to the contributions from the employer are steadily decreasing.
Calcium
9-10.5
Phosphorus
3-4.5
How does the (CAT) Computerized adaptive testing system work?
Cat allows the exam to be customized to a students performance while they take the exam.
If the student gets a question right the cat will give student a harder question and if they get it wrong it will give them an easier question.
What should be included in the letter of application?
The letter of application should include your desired position that you are applying for
What does CF stand for?
Compassion fatigue- caring too much for an individual.
What is an advanced directive?
An advanced directive describes their preferences for care should they become incapacitated.
What is the antidote for Enoxaparin?
Protamine sulfate
Where would you administer enoxaparin?
Subcutaneous, Administer 2.5 inches from the umbilicus and make sure to alternate site.
Where can the student see the percentage of questions that will be asked for each category of client needs?
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) web site.
Other nurses have been offered overtime and not you. You told the manager of your concerns, but nothing has changed. What will you do next?
Follow the hospitals grievance procedure.
Does gender inequalities still exist?
Yes unfortunately, men have more opportunities overall
What happens to the nurse when they are reported to the Board of nursing that they are chemically addicted?
The nurse is offered a rehabilitation program.
Why do I take Digoxin?
The reason you take Digoxin is for your heart failure and Atrial Fibrillation. Digoxin decreased the hear rate and improves the heart's effectiveness as a pump.
What are signs of hypocalcemia?
Muscle twitching and spasms in foot or calf, Diarrhea, irritability etc.
What organizations develop test questions and the procedures associated with taking the NCLEX-PN?
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Your manager cornered you in an empty room and angrily berated your slow work pace. What is your first action?
draft a written complaint for submission to her managers supervisor.
would the nurse benefit more participating in an emergency preparedness activities or achieving certification, being politically active or teaching patient and families on terrorist events.
The nurse would benefit from participating in emergency preparedness activities as it will show reality of terrorist threats and the demand on health care services.
What is a formal way for a nurse to maintain their competence?
Taking a college course about family dynamics.
I am taking aspirin to prevent an acute myocardial infarction. I suddenly have hearing loss. What is happening
I am having salicylism which is a toxic condition produced by excessive intake of salicylic acid or salicylates such as aspirin etc. I can present with ringing in the ear, nausea and vomiting.
Why am I taking enoxaparin?
To Prevent deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) in postoperative clients
The student nurse failed her NCLEX-PN. What does she need to do next?
The student needs help from instructor on interpreting her CPR, Candidate performance review.
Focus studying on the areas that were the most challenging on the first exam.
Take mock exams on questions they had difficulty on
A nurse worked an entire 12 hour shift and was asked to work another 12 hour shift due to the night nurse did not show up. Would it be beneficial for the nurse to work a double?
Fatigue and lack of sleep can cause error in care and potentially injury a patient.
What does the MSDS do?
The MSDS is the material safety data sheet and is required that all employers have this available to all employees for their cleaning products.
What is green health care?
Green health care means including environmentally friendly practices in health care delivery/ Greenhealth care draws attention to health care facilities as environmental polluters of friendly practices in health care delivery.
I have heart failure and my vision seems off. Im seeing green and yellow in my vison. I have fatigue and weakness. What is happening?
Digoxin toxicity
I take furosemide and MD ordered digoxin for me. What teaching do I need.
A loop diuretic such as Furosemide is contraindicated as it can cause Hypokalemia and digoxin toxicity. Let me call MD and see if he wants to change the order.