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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. Renal impairment: serum creatinine elevated and urine clearance decreased






2. If your laboring mom's water breaks and she is any minus station you better know there is a risk of prolapsed cord.






3. 3 D'S -- Drooling - Dysphonia - Dysphagia






4. LLQ - diverticulitis - low residue - no seeds - nuts - peas






5. ** BOTOX for strabismus. Patch the GOOD eye so that the weaker eye can get stronger.






6. Children <3yoa - <35 lbs with femur fx

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7. (late decels - decreased variability - fetal bradycardia - etc) --> turn on left side (and give O2 - stop Pitocin - increase IV fluids)






8. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) is a condition in which there is a degeneration of motor neurons in both the upper & lower motor neuron systems.






9. Bleeding is part of the 'circulation' assessment of the ABCD's in an emergent situation. Therefore - if airway and breathing are accounted for - a compound fracture requires assessment before Glasgow coma scale and a neuro check (D=disability - or ne






10. ** IVP requires bowel prep so they can visualize the bladder better






11. Cardiac cath - npo 8-12hr - empty bladder - pulses - tell pt may feel heat palpitations or desire to cough with dye injection. Post - Vital signs keep leg straight bedrest 6-8hr.






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






13. Incentive Spirometry steps:1) Sit upright 2) Exhale 3) Insert mouthpiece 4) Inhale for 3 seconds - and then HOLD for 10 seconds






14. Lie flat with legs elevated






15. Ambient air (room air) contains 21 % o2






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






17. OHyper reflexes (upper motor neuron issue 'your reflexes are over the top') oAbsent reflexes (lower motor neuron issue)






18. Undescended testis or cryptorchidism is a known risk factor for testicular cancer later in life.Start teaching boys testicular self exam around 12 - because most cases occur during adolescence.






19. Dystocia= baby cannot make it down to canal






20. Knee - chest position or Trendelenburg






21. 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






22. The biggest concern with cold stress and the newborn is respiratory distress.






23. Intercostal retractions=bad!






24. N/v - confusion - abdominal pain - extreme weakness - hypoglycemia - dehydration - decreased BP






25. Never release traction unless you have an order from an MD to do so






26. 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)






27. Psuedo membrane formation






28. HOLD High alarm - Obstruction due to incr. secretions - kink - pt. coughs - gag or bites Low press alarm - Disconnection or leak in ventilatior or in pt. airway cuff - pt. stops spontaneous breathing






29. OU- both eyes OS- left eye OD- right eye ( dominent Right eye - just a tip to remember)






30. Irritable - and poor sucking






31. Opposites! Nursing connection! Think about it!






32. A patient with liver cirrhosis and edema may ambulate - then sit with legs elevated to try to mobilize the edema.






33. No nasotracheal suctioning with head injury or skull fracture.






34. Bethamethasone (celestone)=surfactant. Med for lung expansion.






35. Position prone (on abdomen) so that sac does not rupture






36. Skeletal or skin






37. Visual floaters - flashes of light - curtain vision






38. What could cause bronchopulmonary dysplasia Dysplasia means abnormality or alteration. Mechanical ventilation can cause it. Premature newborns with immature lungs are ventilated and over time it damages the lungs. Other causes could be infection - pn






39. EleVate Veins; dAngle Arteries for better perfusion






40. Place in prone position






41. Hypersecretion of epi/norepi - persistent HTN - increased HR - hyperglycemia - diaphoresis - tremor - pounding HA; avoid stress - frequent bating and rest breaks - avoid cold and stimulating foods - surgery to remove tumor






42. Hodgkin's disease= cancer of lymph is very curable in early stage.






43. 1 cup= 8 oz






44. Tremors - tetany - seizures - dyrshythmias - depression - confusion - dysphagia; dig toxicity






45. Brain problems occur






46. 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






47. ** Hepatitis A is contact precautions Tetanus - Hepatitis B - HIV are STAndARD precautions






48. One of the physically demonstrable symptoms of meningitis is Brudzinski's sign. Severe neck stiffness causes a patient's hips and knees to flex when the neck is flexed ( The kid knees will fly up and he lift his bum off the table cause it hurts his n

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49. (incision behind hairline) --> elevate HOB 30-45 degrees






50. Hemovac - used after mastectomy - empty when full or q8hr - remove plug - empty contents - place on flat surface - cleanse opening and plug with alcohol sponge - compress evacuator completely to remove air - release plug - check system for operation.







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