NCLEX RN NURSING EXAM CRAM.
What is the normal resting heart rate for adults? Correct -60-100 bpm
This is a nasal condition that typically occurs from local injury or irritation. Correct - Epistaxis
What is the normal resting respiratory rate for adults? Correct -12-20 rpm
What is a normal blood pressure? Correct -120/80 mmHg
What is a normal temperature? Correct -98.6 F
What is the normal range for RBCs? Correct -4.5-5.0 million
What is the normal range for WBCs? Correct -5,000-10,000
What is the normal range for Platelets? Correct -200,000-400,000
What is the normal range for Hemolobin? Correct -14-18 (MALE)
12-16 (FEMALE)
What is the normal range for Hematocrit? Correct -42-52 (Male)
37-47 (FEMALE)
What is the normal range for Sodium? Correct -135-145 mEq/L
What is the normal range for Potassium? Correct -3.5-5.0 mEq/L
What is the normal range for Calcium Correct -8.5-10.5 mg/dL
What is the normal range for Chloride? Correct -95-105 mEq/L
What is the normal range for Magnesium/ Correct -1.5-2.5 mEq/L
What is the normal range for Phosphorus? Correct -2.5-4.5 mg/dL
What is the normal range for pH? Correct -7.35-7.45
What is the normal range for HCO3? Correct -22-26 mEq/L
What is the normal range for CO2? Correct -22 -30 mE/q
What is the normal range for PaO2? Correct -80-100 %
What is the normal range for SaO2? Correct -Greater than or equal to 95%
What does ROME stand for? Correct -Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal
What is the normal range for Glucose? Correct -70-100 mg/dL
What is the normal range for Specific Gravity? Correct -1.010-1.030
What is the normal range for BUN? Correct -10-20 mg/dL
What is the normal range for Serum Creatinine? Correct -0.6-1.2 mg/dL
What is the normal range for LDH? Correct -100-190 U/L
This is an enzyme involved in energy production that is found in almost all of the body's cells, with the highest levels found in the cells of the heart, liver, muscles, kidneys, lungs, and in blood cells. Correct -Lactate dehydrogenase (LD or LDH)
What is the normal range for Protein? Correct -6.2-8.2
What is the normal range for Albumin? Correct -3.5-5.0 g/dL
What is the normal range for Bilirubin? Correct -Less than 1.0 mg/dL
What is the normal range for Total Cholesterol? Correct -Less than 200
What is the normal range for Triglycerides? Correct -40-50 mg/dL
What is the normal range for Uric Acid? Correct -3.5-7.5 mg/dL
What is the normal range for CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase)? Correct -21-232 U/L
Why is a CPK test done? Correct -Diagnose a heart attack Find the cause of chest pain Find out how much heart or muscle tissue has been damaged
What is the Therapeutic level for Carbamazepine (Tegretol)? Correct -4-10 mcg/mL
What is the Therapeutic level for Digoxin (Lanoxin)? Correct -0.8-2.0
What is the Therapeutic level for Gentamycin? Correct -5-10 mcg
What is the Therapeutic level for lithium (Eskalith)? Correct -0.8-1.5 mEq/L
What is the Therapeutic level for Phenobarbital? Correct -15-40
What is the Therapeutic level for Theophylline (Aminophylline)? Correct -10-20 mcg/dL
What is the Therapeutic level for Tobramycin (Tobrex)? Correct -5-10 mcg/mL
What is the Therapeutic level for Valproic Acid (Depakene)? Correct -50-100 mcg/mL
What is the Therapeutic level for Nancomycin? Correct -20-40 mcg/mL
PT for Warfarin (Coumadin)? Correct -10-12 seconds
What's the antidote for Warfarin (Coumadin)? Correct -Vitamin K
What's the PTT for Heparin? Correct -30-45 seconds
What's the antidote for Heparin? Correct -Protamine Sulfate
What is a APTT test? Correct -Activated partial thromoplastin time
What is a normal APTT? Correct -24-32 seconds
Whats the range for Fibrogen? Correct -203-377 mg/dL
How many mL in a teaspoon? Correct -5
How many mL in a tablespoon? Correct -15
How many mL in an ounce? Correct -30
How many mL cup? Correct -240
How many mL in a pint? Correct -473
How many mL quart? Correct -946
How many mg in 1 grain? Correct -60
How man mgs are in 1 gram? Correct -1000
How many lbs are in 1 kg? Correct -2.2
How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit? Correct -(C x 1.8) + 32
How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius? Correct -(F-32)/1.8
What is the normal value for Fetal Heart Rate? Correct -120-160 bpm
What is an APGAR score? Correct -A = appearance P = pulse G= grimace A = activity R = Respiratory effect
What is considered a normal APGAR score? Correct -7 & above
What does a normal umbilical cord consist of? Correct -2 arteries
- vein
What is the treatment for maternal hypotension after an epidural anesthesia? Correct -Stop Pitocin infusion Turn client on left side Oxygen (administer) Push fluids if hypovolemic
What is pitocin used for? Correct -The induction of labor
Regarding the pregnancy category of drugs, what is Category A? Correct -No risk in controlled human studies
Regarding the pregnancy category of drugs, what is Category B? Correct -No risk in other studies
Regarding the pregnancy category of drugs, what is Category C? Correct -Risk not ruled out
Regarding the pregnancy category of drugs, what is Category D? Correct -Positive evidence of risk
Regarding the pregnancy category of drugs, what is Category X? Correct - Contraindicated in Pregnancy
These drugs reduce hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Correct -Antacids
These drugs increase blood cell production. Correct -Antianemics
These drugs decrease oral secretions. Correct -Anticholinergics
These drugs prevent clot formation. Correct -Anticoagulants
These drugs are used for the management of seizures & bipolar disorders. Correct - Anticonvulsants