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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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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. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
oil retention enema
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
120 gtts of water
death
2. 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.
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Acetonuria
Hypertonic
diabetes mellitus (DM)
3. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
retrovirus
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Pel Epstein fever
thrombocytopenic purpura
4. May occur when changing bags - opening line
bicarbonate
HRT
death
air embolus
5. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte
Regular insulin
RACE
metformin (Glucophage).
Informed consent
6. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.
septicemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Cheyenne Strokes
Medications for perioperative
7. Has regular insulin in it already
NPH
NSAIDS
Na+
Splenic Sequestration
8. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
'silent'
High - Fowler's
Dehydration
Local cold
9. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
foley cath(male)
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Spinal anesthetic
Trendelenburg
10. 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 ___.
phenazopyridine
Shock
medically controlled coma
Circulatory overload
11. 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
gastroenteritis
Blood Gas Values
Ankyloses
Splenic Sequestration
12. Aspirin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Ego integrity Vs despair
Anuria
phenazopyridine
13. 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
RACE
Ankyloses
cleansing enema
Medications for perioperative
14. Calcium Gluconate
Logrolling
bacteriostatic
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
catheter embolus
15. Promotes circulation
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
IM meds
heparin/lovanox
16. Dermatologic
topical agents
lanolin
Acetaminophen
polydipsia
17. Postexposure protocol
TB testing
Ankyloses
PEP
heart failure
18. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
Respiratory acidosis
side effects of barbituates
neurologic symptoms
bacteriacidal
19. 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
Loss of bone density
1 kg
Circulatory overload
Bacteremia
20. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.
K+
drip rate
Hypotonic
sacs (or pockets)
21. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption
s/sx of hypoglycemia
IM meds
dramamine
Amnesia
22. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -
off
inserting an NG tube
opiate
1 T
23. 1/8 tsp
Decison Tree Step 5?
thrombocytopenia
1 pinch
Catapres
24. Gloves - mask - gown
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
off
septicemia
systemic hypoxia
25. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
autonomic dysreflexia
topical agents
stool testing
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
26. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Addison's Disease
Diffusion
Adduction
valium
27. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
Superficial thrombophlebitis
wet to dry dressings
nitroglycerin
CVL
28. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
digitalis
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
catheter embolus
Malpractice
29. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
tamoxifen
High - Fowler's
What is the Guaiac Test?
Nursing care during IV infusions
30. 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
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
dramamine
first sign of narcotic OD
Wheel Chair Positioning
31. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.
parasthesia
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Hypokalemia
Ego integrity Vs despair
32. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant
What is the Guaiac Test?
thrombocytopenia
gaze palsy
topical agents
33. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.
platelets
endometriosis
suctioning
Epidural anesthetic
34. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
depression
antidote for heparin
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
35. 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.
traumatic brain injury
Superficial thrombophlebitis
1 ml
lanolin
36. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
Circulatory overload
first sign of narcotic OD
nitroglycerin
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
37. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
Decision Tree Step 4?
Pons lesion
Osmosis
foley cath(male)
38. 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
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Superficial thrombophlebitis
oil retention enema
39. Infection
s/sx of hypoglycemia
when on steriods watch for
Respiratory alkalosis
Glucotrol
40. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing
Intradermal injections
African Americans
foley cath(male)
heparin/lovanox
41. 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
Negligence
Cardiogenic Shock
suctioning
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
42. 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
1 kg
morphine
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Intradermal injections
43. 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
off
metered dose inhaler
thrombocytopenic purpura
sudafed
44. Motor dysphasia
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45. 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
general anesthesia
burns Stage IV
Sickle Cell Crisis
Standard (Universal) Precautions
46. Generalized infection throughout body
nephrotoxicity
standard precautions
Aldosterone
septicemia
47. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l
Pel Epstein fever
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
K+
Bacteremia
48. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Basal ganglia lesion
Sim's
Aldosterone
Decision Tree Step 3?
49. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
Shock
narrow spectrum
Jacksonian seizures
acute appendicitis
50. Gown - mask - gloves
standard precautions
On
Loss of bone density
Medications for perioperative