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NCLEX General
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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
pernicious anemia
Pons lesion
eye meds(opthalmic)
On
2. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
carbon dioxide levels
sub - q injections
morphine
Cheyenne Strokes
3. 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
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Diffusion
bilirubin
TB testing
4. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
Sterile Field
Hypovolemic shock
sudafed
5. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
Epidural anesthetic
NG tube
Thalamus Lesion
emphysema
6. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
Osmotic pressure
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Amnesia
milliliter
7. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
s/sx of hyperglycemia
suctioning
traumatic brain injury
dramamine
8. 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.
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9. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
1 tsp
NSAIDS
Low - Fowler's
single voided urine specimen
10. Increases heart rate
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
death
1000mg
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
11. Left
Hyperkalemia
Humulog
smaller to larger
Hyponatremia
12. 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
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Metabolic acidosis
catheter embolus
dermatitis
13. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.
heparin/lovanox
pentamidine isethionate
milliliter
platelets
14. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
when mixing insulins
6 rights of medication administration
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
TB testing
15. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
lanolin
traumatic brain injury
nitroglycerin
16. 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
Aldosterone
metformin (Glucophage).
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Bacteremia
17. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
ted hose
retrovirus
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
larger to smaller
18. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant
catheter embolus
Ego integrity Vs despair
What is the Guaiac Test?
On
19. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
phlebitis r/t IV
metformin (Glucophage).
systemic hypoxia
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
20. 1000 ml
Aspirin
Blood pressure
Change in mental status and confusion
1 L
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.
burns Stage I
hypertension
glossitis
Informed consent
22. Up and back
Broca's area lesion
ear meds/adult
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Restraints
23. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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24. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
Local cold
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
1 T
fluid congestion
25. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.
larger to smaller
Change in mental status and confusion
Jacksonian seizures
diabetes mellitus (DM)
26. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat
suctioning
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Narcotic analgesics
glucocorticoids
27. Total suppression of urine
1 L
when on lasix
Anuria
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
28. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin
lithium toxicity
Hypokalemia
Cardiogenic Shock
metered dose inhaler
29. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
Air embolism
urine
cleansing enema
cathartic
30. 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.
Intradermal injections
acute appendicitis
alsalva manuever
epidural
31. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
Cardiogenic Shock
first sign of narcotic OD
Negligence
diverticular disease
32. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Inderal
African Americans
polydipsia
33. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
emphysema
Decision Tree Step 3?
gaze palsy
Air embolism
34. Salicylates - NSAIDs
Risk Factors for operations
Hypovolemic shock
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Cl
35. 16 oz.
metered dose inhaler
pentamidine isethionate
1 lb
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
36. 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
Superficial thrombophlebitis
1 lb
Precentral gyrus lesion
metered dose inhaler
37. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co
parasthesia
glossitis
Lithotomy
Hyponatremia
38. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Adduction
suctioning
epidural
enema
39. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
septicemia
single voided urine specimen
Ankyloses
40. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
1 teacup
Pons lesion
Lantus
s/sx of hyperglycemia
41. 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.
Heat
Adduction
general anesthesia
Anuria
42. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
1 kg
Respiratory acidosis
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
43. Vitamin k
checking NG tube placement
antidote foe coumadin
Changes during aging
Local cold
44. 135 - 145 mEq/l
'silent'
Decision Tree Step 2?
Na+
Patient controlled analgesia
45. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
lithium toxicity
Superficial thrombophlebitis
diabetes insipidus
Local cold
46. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
enema
dramamine
s/sx of hyperglycemia
endometriosis
47. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
Aspirin
Respiratory alkalosis
quickest absorption
Prone
48. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
Prone
estrogen and progestin
butorphanol tartrate
wet to dry dressing
49. 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).
dermatitis
nitroglycerin
general anesthesia
urine
50. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
lithium toxicity
Amnesia