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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues






2. To slow formation of scar tissue






3. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






4. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






5. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






6. Up and back






7. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






8. 1 kg






9. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






10. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






11. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






12. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression






13. 3 tsp






14. 1cc






15. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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16. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






17. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.






18. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.






19. 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






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






21. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






22. Acetone in urine






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






24. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






25. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






26. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






27. 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






28. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






29. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






30. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






31. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






32. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






33. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






34. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






35. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






36. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






37. Stiff joints






38. 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






39. 1 tsp






40. 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






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






42. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






43. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






44. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






45. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






46. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






47. Act on local tissue






48. 60 gtt






49. 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






50. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life