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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.
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. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
Ankyloses
African Americans
vasoconstrictor
homonymous hemianopsia
2. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present
herpes
lithium toxicity
Metabolic alkalosis
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
3. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
checking NG tube placement
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
4. Wasting
acute appendicitis
burns Stage IV
Atrophy
Sim's
5. 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
general anesthesia
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
NG tube
herpes
6. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
inflammation
Trendelenburg
NG tube
foley cath(male)
7. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Hypovolemic shock
Circulatory overload
Addison disease
Choluria
8. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
fluid congestion
oil retention enema
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Aspirin
9. 85 - 115 mEq/l
tetracycline
neurologic symptoms
Nursing assistant
Cl
10. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
septicemia
when mixing insulins
Shock
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
11. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P
Circulatory overload
1 lb
causes of hyperglycemia
acute appendicitis
12. Suffocation
gaze palsy
Modified Trendelenburg
NPH
Asphyxia
13. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
ted hose
Pel Epstein fever
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
14. 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
Circulatory overload
sterile wound irrigation
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
1 kg
15. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
tube feeding
Basal ganglia lesion
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
16. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Ego integrity Vs despair
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
17. Aspirin
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
thrombocytopenia
before surgery the pt. should stop using
18. Up and back
Decision Tree Step 4?
Regular insulin
ear meds/adult
cathartic
19. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
phenelzine sulfate
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
alsalva manuever
20. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P
2.2lbs.
oil retention enema
Circulatory overload
Spinal anesthetic
21. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
prilosec
Air embolism
polydipsia
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
22. 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
valium
Registered Nurse
Bacteremia
Wheel Chair Positioning
23. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
homonymous hemianopsia
MDI
24. Resp. depression
first sign of narcotic OD
ethical
1 teacup
ataxia
25. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
Asphyxia
African Americans
Bacteremia
Aldosterone
26. 6 oz.
1 teacup
infiltration r/t IV
Respiratory acidosis
sterile wound irrigation
27. 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).
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
dermatitis
suctioning
Nursing care during IV infusions
28. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Medications for perioperative
causes of hypoglycemia
larger to smaller
29. 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
continuous feeding tube(pump)
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
depressant
Sickle Cell Crisis
30. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction
suctioning
'silent'
death
ischemia
31. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
hypoxia
enema
Reed - Sternberg cell
polyuria
32. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
nthelminthic enema
epidural
Nursing care during IV infusions
depression
33. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
emphysema
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Spinal anesthetic
metered dose inhaler
34. Increases heart rate
leukemia
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
1 ft
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
35. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
Hyponatremia
gastroenteritis
nthelminthic enema
African Americans
36. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
alsalva manuever
Hyperkalemia
1 ft
37. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
Thalamus Lesion
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Reed - Sternberg cell
38. Slows down mental/physical processes
dexamethasone
Narcan or Noloxene
depressant
Precentral gyrus lesion
39. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
most insulins
Blood pressure
death
urine
40. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu
diverticular disease
IM meds
herpes
Splenic Sequestration
41. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
Hyponatremia
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Immediate Post - Op Care
HPV
42. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
Cardiogenic Shock
Decision Tree Step 3?
epilepsy
captopril
43. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
gaze palsy
sterile wound irrigation
acute appendicitis
Hypotonic
44. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Hypotonic
lithium toxicity
Regular insulin
45. 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
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
herpes
Cardiogenic Shock
Negligence
46. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
1 kg
thrombocytopenic purpura
quickest absorption
emphysema
47. 1 g
NG tube
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
single voided urine specimen
1000mg
48. 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
ataxia
Hyperkalemia
Catapres
transdermal meds
49. 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.
ototoxicity
depression
1 kg
polycythemia vera
50. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
Heat
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
transdermal meds
Lithotomy