101 Essential Questions for the RN-to-Be!
NCLEX® RN Review-Including Priority and Delegation
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47. The nurse is precepting a newly-hired nurse who is caring for a client receiving a prescribed continuous nasogastric feeding. The nurse should intervene immediately if the newly-hired nurse (a) instills 30cc of normal saline into the feeding tube while auscultating over the stomach for bowel sounds (b) checks the pH of the 60ml gastric aspirate removed from the feeding tube (c) maintains the client with the head of the bed elevated at 45 degrees (d) hangs four hours worth of prescribed feeding formula in an open delivery system 47. A. The nurse verifies nasogastric tube placement by instilling 30cc of air into the feeding tube while auscultating over the stomach for bowel sounds; fluids are not introduced because of the risk of aspiration if the tube is malpositioned. Safe Effective Care Environment; Safety and Infection Control 48. The nurse is observing a staff member caring for clients. It would require immediate intervention if the nurse observes the staff member (a) placing a client who had an above-the-knee amputation (AKA) 24 hours ago in a prone position (b) keeping the head of the bed elevated for the client who had an supratentorial craniotomy 12 hours ago (c) giving orange juice to a client who has a clear liquid diet prescribed (d) removing all liquids from the tray before giving the tray to a client who has dumping syndrome
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“I’m so stressed out, I am not ready to take this NCLEX® exam, I think I will wait 2 more months”. Sound familiar? Stop procrastinating! The time is now.
Finally! A simplified, non-threatening NCLEX® review book. Take a simulated 101 question practice exam and learn how to answer NCLEX® style questions. Find out how to prioritize, delegate and think critically. Finally! “Nursing exams made easy”. Brought to you by the directors of Ready to Pass Inc. Are you ready to pass?
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Rhonda Gumbs-Savain RN, BSN, MSN, Certified Teacher- Has been a nurse for 21 years who was inspired to write the book after having contact with many students who needed assistance with analysis and critical thinking. She has been a nursing educator for 13 years. Her roles include faculty lecturer for LPN students and Assistant Professor of Nursing for RN students.
Derrice Jordan RN, BSN, MSN, FNP- A nursing professional for 23 years she has provided the arena for furthering educational skills and mastery of nursing. A proven leader, her professional background includes experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager, mentor to students, Adjunct Lecturer and clinical instructor. She is also licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner.