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NCLEX General

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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. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






2. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






3. 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.






4. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






5. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






6. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering






7. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






8. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






9. 16 oz.






10. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






11. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






12. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






13. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






14. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






15. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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16. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






17. 1/8 tsp






18. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






19. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






20. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).






21. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






22. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






23. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






24. Hormone Replacement Therapy






25. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






26. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






27. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






28. Receptive dysphasia






29. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






30. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






31. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






32. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






33. Gloves - mask - gown






34. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






35. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






36. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






37. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






38. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






39. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res






40. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






41. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






42. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






43. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






44. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






45. 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






46. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






47. Vitamin k






48. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






49. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






50. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog