900 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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NCLEX RN EXAM

2022 TEST BANK

900 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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NCLEX RN EXAM 2022 TEST BANK 900 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NCLEXRN-01-001

Question Tag: hypertension

Question Category: Physiological Integrity, Reduction of Risk

Potential Which individual is at greatest risk for developing hypertension?

• 45-year-old African-American attorney
• 60-year-old Asian-American shop owner
• 40-year-old Caucasian nurse
• 55-year-old Hispanic teacher

Correct Answer: A: 45-year-old African American attorney

Option A: African-Americans develop high blood pressure at younger ages than other groups in the US. Researchers have uncovered that African-Americans respond differently to hypertensive drugs than other groups of people. They are also found out to be more sensitive to salt, which increases the risk of developing hypertension.Option B: The incidence of hypertension in Asian-Americans does not appear to be significantly higher than the general population, according to limited US data.Option C: The racial disparity in hypertension and hypertension-related outcomes has been recognized for decades with African-Americans with greater risks than Caucasians.Option D: Hypertension prevalence rates in Hispanics may vary by gender and country of origin. Hispanic Americans overall have relatively low levels of hypertension, despite elevated levels of diabetes and obesity.

NCLEXRN-01-002

Question Tag: acetaminophen

Question Category: Physiological Integrity, Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

A 15-year-old female who ingested 15 tablets of maximum strength acetaminophen 45 minutes ago is rushed to the emergency department. Which of these orders should the nurse do first?

• Gastric lavage
• Administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) orally
• Start an IV Dextrose 5% with 0.33% normal saline to keep the vein open
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