NCLEX Questions

Question 1

A patient has a Magnesium level of 1.1 mg/dL. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of this condition?

Answer 1

Absent deep tendon reflexes

Question 2

A patient’s blood tests show they have a critically low parathyroid hormone (PTH). What effect would this have on phosphate and calcium levels in the blood?

Answer 2

Phosphate levels high, calcium levels low

Question 3

A patient has a sodium level of 119 mEq/L. Which of the following is NOT related to this finding?

Answer 3

Inadequate water intake

Question 4

A patient has the following arterial blood gases: CO3 38, pH 7.50, PaCO2 50. Which of the following signs may this patient exhibit as a compensatory mechanism?

Answer 4

Hypoventilation (bradypnea)

Question 5

Which of these patients is at most risk for fluid volume deficiency?

Answer 5

1. patient who has diarrhea for 2 days.
2. A patient who has continuous

Question 6

You notice that in a patient who has severe burns, the fluid is starting to accumulate in that patient’s abdominal tissue. There is no change in his weight, and his intake and output are equal.
What is that you suspect?

Answer 6

Third spacing

Question 7

What type of fluid would a patient with severe hyponatemia?

Answer 7

Hypertonic

Question 8

Which patient would NOT be a candidate for a hypotonic solution?

Answer 8

Patient with increased intracranial pressure

Question 9

A patient with cerebral edema would most likely be ordered what type of solution?

Answer 9

3% Saline