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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. * Pancreatitis patients but them in fetal position - NPO - gut rest - prepare antecubital site for PICC cuz they'll probably be getting TPN/Lipids






2. If you can remove the white patches from the mouth of a baby it is just formula. If you can't - its candidiasis.






3. DROPLET think of SPIDERMAN! S - sepsis S - scarlet fever S - streptococcal pharyngitis P - parvovirus B19 P - pneumonia P - pertussis I - influenza D - diptheria (pharyngeal) E - epiglottitis R - rubella M - mumps M - meningitis M - mycoplasma or men






4. When drawing an ABG - you need to put the blood in a heparinized tube - make sure there are no bubbles - put on ice immediately after drawing - with a lable indicating if the pt was on room air or






5. GLASGOW COMA SCALE. EYES - VerbAL - MOTOR






6. Fatigue - muscle weakness - renal calculi - back and joint pain (increased calcium) - low Ca - high phosphorus diet






7. Mothers receive rhogam to protect next baby.






8. Let's say every answer in front of you is an abnormal value. If potassium is there you can bet it is a problem they want you to identify - because values outside of normal can be life threatening. Normal potassium is 3.5-5.0. Even a bun of 50 doesn't






9. Level of consciousness is the most important assessment parameter with status epilepticus.






10. For Meningitis check for Kernig's/ Brudzinski's signs.






11. (post - operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) --> eat in reclining position - lie down after meals for 20-30 minutes (also restrict fluids during meals - low CHO and fiber diet - small frequent meals)






12. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)= when body is breaking down fat instead of sugar for energy. Fats leave ketones (acids) that cause pH to decrease. 71. DKA is rare in diabetes mellitus type II because there is enough insulin to prevent breakdown of fats.






13. Glaucoma patients lose peripheral vision. Treated with meds






14. Most spinal cord injuries are at the cervical or lumbar regions






15. Caput succedaneum= diffuse edema of the fetal scalp that crosses the suture lines. Swelling reabsorbs within 1 to 3 days.






16. Order of assessment: Inspection - Palpation - Percussion and Ausculation. EXCEPT with abdomen cuz you don't wanna mess with the bowels and their sounds so you Inspect - Auscultate - Percuss then Palpate (same with kids - I suppose since you wanna go






17. Alk Ash diet - milk - veggies - rhubarb - salmon






18. Lie flat with legs elevated






19. ICP (intracranial pressure) should be <2. measure head circonference.






20. Before going for Pulmonary Fuction Tests (PFT's) - a pt's bronchodilators will be with - held and they are not allowed to smoke for 4 hrs prior






21. Pulse area cpr on infant






22. Tylenol poisoning - liver failure possible for about 4 days. Close observation required during this time - frame - as well as tx with Mucomyst.






23. Normal in CHF from the squishin'.. Not normal in an MI patient






24. A drop in presssure with increasing heart rate... Orthostatis= orthostatic hypotension






25. Greenstick fractures - usually seen in kids bone breaks on one side and bends on the other






26. HYPERtension TACHYpnea and TACHYcardia






27. I kept forgetting which was dangerous when you're pregnant; regular measles (rubeola) - or German measles (rubella) - so remember: - never get pregnant with a German (rubella)






28. Gower's sign (use of the hands to push ones self from the floor_) Looks EXACTLY like the Pilates Downward dog!!!!!!!






29. EEG - hold meds for 24-48 hrs prior - no caffine or cigarettes for 24 hrs prior - pt can eat - pt must stay awake night before exam - pt may be asked to hyperventilate and watch a bright flashing light - after EEG - assess pt for seizures - pt's will






30. Skeletal or skin






31. Myelogram - Npo 4-6hr - allergy hx - phenothiazines - cns depressants - and stimulants withheld 48hr prior - table will be moved to various postions during test. Post - neuro-4 - water soluble HOB up - oil soluble HOB down - oral analgesics for h/a -






32. Poor muscle control due to birth injuries and/or decrease oxygen to brain tissues






33. Pumonary tuberculosis






34. On the other hand - peritoneal dialysis does not require that the patient's blood be pumped outside of his body. Instead - the blood is cleaned while still inside the body. The organs in the abdomen are surrounded by the peritoneum - which is a membr






35. Spider like varices - Varices can be in stomach - esophagus or the skin! They are just spider/varicose veins! Ithcy on the skin






36. Private Room - negative pressure with 6-12 air exchanges/hr Mask - N95 for TB






37. Perform amniocentesis before 20 weeks gestation to check for cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities.






38. Seizure>






39. **If kid has cold - can still give immunizations






40. 2.2






41. Staph infection that is resistant to Vancomycin treatement! Worse than MRSA






42. Slowed physical and mental function - sensitivity to cold - dry skin and hair






43. Itching under cast area - cool air via blow dryer - ice pack for 10- 15 minutes. NEVER use qtip or anything to scratch area






44. Hemoglobin Neonates 18-27 3 mos 10.6-16.5 3 yrs 9.4-15.5 10 yrs 10.7-15.5






45. Hypospadias: abnormality in which urethral meatus is located on the ventral (back) surface of the penis anywhere from the corona to the perineum (remember hypo - low (for lower side or under side) Epispadias: opening of the urethra on the dorsal (fro






46. Position pt in left side - lying (Sim's) with knee flexed






47. Fetal alcohol syndrome - upturned nose - flat nasal bridge - thin upper lip - SGA






48. COPD patients REMEMBER: 2LNC or less (hypoxic Not hypercapnic drive) - Pa02 of 60ish and Sa02 90% is normal for them b/c they are chronic CO2 retainers. ...






49. For knee replacement use continuous passive motion machine.






50. Rice watery stool