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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. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






2. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






3. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






4. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






5. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






6. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






7. Wasting






8. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






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






10. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






11. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






12. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard






13. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






14. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






15. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






17. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






18. 22 - 29 mEq/l






19. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






20. Pain relievers r/t opium






21. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






22. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O






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






24. 12 in.






25. 6 oz.






26. Resp. depression






27. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






28. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






29. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






30. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap






31. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






32. 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)






33. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






34. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






35. Decreases RR






36. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'






37. 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






38. 1 kg






39. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






40. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






41. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






42. Aspirin






43. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






44. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






45. 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.






46. Generalized infection throughout body






47. Parinaud's syndrome.






48. Increases heart rate






49. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






50. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst