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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. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






2. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






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






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






5. 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






6. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






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






8. Look at all options as true/false

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






10. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






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






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






13. 12 in.






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






15. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






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






17. Receptive dysphasia






18. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short






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






20. 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






21. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






22. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






23. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






24. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






25. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






26. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






27. 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.






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






29. Gloves - mask - gown






30. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






31. 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.






32. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






33. Monitor K+






34. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






35. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






36. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






37. Vitamin k






38. Reverses effects of other narcotics






39. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






40. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






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






42. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3






43. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






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






45. Hormone Replacement Therapy






46. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






47. 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






48. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






49. 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.






50. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.