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BMI Calculation NCLEX

Comprehensive Explanation of BMI

Ultimate Guide to BMI

What is BMI

BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is one of the anthropometric measurements nurses collect or calculate during health assessments. Along with BMI, nurses also measure skinfold thickness, height, weight, and other related metrics to evaluate a patient’s health.

In-depth Complete Overview of BMI - Comprehensive Explanation of BMI
In-depth Complete Overview of BMI – Comprehensive Explanation of BMI

In-depth Complete Overview of BMI –For NCLEX preparation,

understanding BMI calculation is important as it might be a part of patient assessment questions. Here’s a concise way to remember the steps and categories:

Comprehensive Explanation of BMI – How to Calculate BMI (Body Mass Index)

BMI Calculation Steps Example Calculation
Weight: 150 lb
Height: 65 inches
Convert weight to kilograms (if needed):
Weight (kg) = Weight in Pound / 2.2		 Weight (Kg) = 150 / 2.2
68.03 kg
Convert height to meters (if needed):
Height (m)=Height (cm)/100		 Height (m) =
65 inches×2.54=165.1 cm
165.1 cm ÷ 100 = 1.651 m
Square the height in meters:
Height (m)2 = Height (m) X Height (m) 2		 1.651×1.651=2.7256
Calculate BMI

BMI = Weight (Kg) / Height (m)2 BMI = 68.03 kg /2.7256
BMI = 24.97

BMI Categories

BMI Categories

BMI Calculation NCLEX


NCLEX Daily Practice Questions

NCLEX Lab Values Practice Questions # 01

NCLEX Lab Values Practice Questions # 01

1 / 10

A client's lab results show a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level of 25 mg/dL and a creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL. What do these findings suggest?

2 / 10

A client’s lab results indicate a white blood cell (WBC) count of 15,000/mm³. What might this lab value suggest?

3 / 10

The nurse notes that a client's platelet count is 90,000/µL. Which is the most appropriate intervention?

4 / 10

A client's laboratory results show a fasting blood glucose level of 130 mg/dL. What condition does this value indicate?

5 / 10

The nurse is assessing a client with a calcium level of 6.5 mg/dL. Which symptom should the nurse expect to find?

6 / 10

A client has an INR of 4.5 while on warfarin therapy. Which action should the nurse take?

7 / 10

A client’s complete blood count (CBC) shows a hemoglobin level of 7.8 g/dL. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse anticipate?

8 / 10

The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client with pancreatitis. Which of the following serum amylase levels is consistent with this diagnosis?

9 / 10

A client’s laboratory results show a serum sodium level of 128 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

10 / 10

A client with chronic kidney disease has a serum potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?

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