SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
NCLEX General
Start Test
Study First
Subjects
:
nclex
,
health-sciences
,
nursing
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body
Restraints
epilepsy
pernicious anemia
Air embolism
2. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
inflammation
Pel Epstein fever
dry sterile dressing
Blood pressure
3. Inflammation and pain
diabetes insipidus
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
topical agents
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
4. 3 tsp
antidote for heparin
herpes
1 T
1000mg
5. Slows down mental/physical processes
Heat
epilepsy
s/sx of hyperglycemia
depressant
6. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Hypovolemic shock
dermatitis
Supine
Circulatory overload
7. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.
Warning
: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in
/var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php
on line
183
8. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
beefy red tongue
quickest absorption
catheter embolus
Inderal
9. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
inserting an NG tube
ototoxicity
urine
10. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
sudafed
sliding scale
impaired asbsorption
ear meds/ 3 and under
11. 1000 g
1 kg
diabetes insipidus
Metabolic alkalosis
pentamidine isethionate
12. Straight back
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
ear meds/3 and over
Narcotic analgesics
Prone
13. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
eye ointments
valium
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
2.2lbs.
14. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi
Side - lying
Decision Tree Step 2?
Narcotic analgesics
eye meds(opthalmic)
15. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose
Hypertonic
septicemia
metered dose inhaler
Modified Trendelenburg
16. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Hyperkalemia
Air embolism
17. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
acute appendicitis
Sponge bath
causes of hypoglycemia
Change in mental status and confusion
18. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
herpes
Sickle Cell Crisis
nthelminthic enema
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
19. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin
ataxia
Air embolism
inserting an NG tube
Hypertonic
20. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.
depression
Air embolism
ototoxicity
milliliter
21. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption
acute appendicitis
1 ft
Acetonuria
Superficial thrombophlebitis
22. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
Narcan or Noloxene
diverticular disease
Splenic Sequestration
stool testing
23. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
Change in mental status and confusion
'silent'
metformin (Glucophage).
milliliter
24. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
NG tube
pentamidine isethionate
narrow spectrum
Respiratory acidosis
25. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
platelets
vasoconstrictor
1 lb
Lithotomy
26. Protamine sulfate
Decision Tree Step 4?
catecholamine
inflammation
antidote for heparin
27. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
Adduction
administer 2L O2 when
midbrain syndrome
nitroglycerin
28. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
hypertension
RACE
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
29. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
eye ointments
Basal ganglia lesion
Blood pressure
dramamine
30. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
transdermal patch
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Negligence
31. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
High - Fowler's
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
Aldosterone
causes of hypoglycemia
32. May occur when changing bags - opening line
diverticular disease
air embolus
lanolin
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
33. Suffocation
Asphyxia
prilosec
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Semi - Fowler's
34. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
Immediate Post - Op Care
Cooling blanket
Respiratory alkalosis
gastroenteritis
35. Acetone in urine
1 T
Epidural anesthetic
Respiratory alkalosis
Acetonuria
36. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Hypernatremia
PEP
Epidural anesthetic
37. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
Immediate Post - Op Care
Internal capsule lesion
Isotonic
butorphanol tartrate
38. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Pineal gland Lesion
Respiratory acidosis
sterile wound irrigation
39. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change
Ego integrity Vs despair
Air embolism
septicemia
polyuria
40. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine
sickling
Epidural anesthetic
Nursing care during IV infusions
polyuria
41. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
Air embolism
glucocorticoids
lasix
1 pt
42. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Hypokalemia
first sign of narcotic OD
Air embolism
43. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV
Hypovolemic shock
ethical
Hyperkalemia
inflammation
44. Motor dysphasia
Warning
: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in
/var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php
on line
183
45. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d
Nursing assistant
Changes during aging
1 T
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
46. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Semi - Fowler's
air embolus
47. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
Shock
NG tube
bilirubin
lasix
48. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
pernicious anemia
death
hypoxia
CVL
49. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
ethical
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
thrombocytopenia
causes of hypoglycemia
50. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs
1 T
Nursing assistant
epilepsy
Thalamus Lesion