NCLEX PRIORITY QUESTION
A patient suddenly becomes bradycardic with a heart rate of 34 beats/minute, dizziness, and hypotension.
What should the nurse do FIRST?
A. Notify the healthcare provider
B. Prepare to administer atropine
C. Start chest compressions
D. Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram
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Pt is a 75 y/o female. Full code. Pt is A&O ×2. PMHx: COPD, CHF. MedHx: salbutamol, furosemide. Presenting with severe SOB, productive cough. VS: BP 138/84, HR 112, RR 30, SpO₂ 82% RA → 90% on 5L NC. CXR pending. Suspected COPD exacerbation. Administer bronchodilators, steroids per order. Monitor ABGs.
NCLEX Practice Question
A client arrives at the emergency department after taking a toxic amount of acetaminophen. Which medication should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Acetylcysteine
B. Deferoxamine
C. Succimer
D. Flumazenil
NCLEX Tip:
Acetylcysteine is the antidote used for acetaminophen overdose and helps protect the liver from damage.
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NURSING PRIORITY QUESTION
A client is brought to the emergency department with deep cuts to both wrists. What should the nurse do FIRST?
A. Give a medication to reduce anxiety.
B. Assess the injuries and control bleeding.
C. Obtain a complete history from the client.
D. Encourage the client to talk about their emotions.
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Pt is a 63 y/o m. Full code. Pt is A&O ×1. PMHx: ESRD, DM2 on HD. MedHx: insulin. Presenting with weakness, palpitations. VS: BP 100/60, HR 48, RR 18, SpO₂ 97% RA. ECG: peaked T waves. Suspected hyperkalemia. Initiate cardiac monitoring. Administer calcium gluconate, insulin + D50 per order. Prepare for urgent dialysis.
Patient is a 63-year-old male, full code, alert and oriented to person only. Past medical history includes end-stage renal disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus.. He is On hemodialysis. He is on hemodialysis.
Medication history includes insulin.Patient is presenting with weakness and palpitations.
Vital signs show BP 100 over 60, HR 48, RR 18, and oxygen saturation 97% on room air. Electrocardiogram findings reveal peaked T waves. Suspected hyperkalemia.
Administer calcium gluconate, insulin, and dextrose 50% as ordered by the doctor .
Prepare the patient for urgent dialysis.
