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NCLEX General
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Painful - tissue engorgement
enema
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Circulatory overload
2. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
antidote for heparin
aspirin toxicity
when mixing insulins
Cardiogenic Shock
3. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long
bacteriacidal
Aldosterone
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Internal capsule lesion
4. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
quickest absorption
gaze palsy
dry sterile dressing
diabetes insipidus
5. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
1 teacup
death
HPV
Insulin
6. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel
nthelminthic enema
ischemia
antidote foe coumadin
Epidural anesthetic
7. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
MDI
wet to dry dressing
Cooling blanket
Prone
8. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
catheter embolus
general anesthesia
Sterile Field
phlebitis
9. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
1 kg
checking NG tube placement
Sponge bath
10. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Metabolic acidosis
dry sterile dressing
Blood Gas Values
Inderal
11. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
Metabolic alkalosis
narrow spectrum
off
tamoxifen
12. Protamine sulfate
sliding scale
sickling
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
antidote for heparin
13. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
nephrotoxicity
Ego integrity Vs despair
Diffusion
HRT
14. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
Patient controlled analgesia
drip rate
transdermal meds
Blood pressure
15. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
autonomic dysreflexia
Local cold
Patient controlled analgesia
midbrain syndrome
16. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
Narcan or Noloxene
thrombocytopenia
acute appendicitis
medically controlled coma
17. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
HRT
wet to dry dressing
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Respiratory alkalosis
18. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
African Americans
continuous feeding tube(pump)
midbrain syndrome
neurologic symptoms
19. Left
1 lb
Bacteremia
before surgery the pt. should stop using
smaller to larger
20. Has regular insulin in it already
Cardiogenic Shock
Metabolic acidosis
NPH
Infiltration
21. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
opiate
when on digoxin
dry sterile dressing
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
22. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
1 L
lasix
sterile wound irrigation
homonymous hemianopsia
23. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect
Precentral gyrus lesion
Atrophy
Bolus feeding
Cardiogenic Shock
24. 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
Aldosterone
Circulatory overload
thrombocytopenia
Hyperkalemia
25. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Blood Gas Values
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Lantus
26. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.
1 pinch
nitroglycerin
beefy red tongue
digitalis
27. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
bacteriostatic
Jacksonian seizures
general anesthesia
single voided urine specimen
28. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Low - Fowler's
29. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present
phenazopyridine
Change in mental status and confusion
endometriosis
ear meds/3 and over
30. 6 oz.
phenelzine sulfate
Respiratory alkalosis
phlebitis r/t IV
1 teacup
31. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Anuria
1 qt
pentamidine isethionate
32. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
prilosec
phenelzine sulfate
Cardiogenic Shock
urine
33. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
thrombocytopenia
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Narcotic analgesics
NPH
34. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Ego integrity Vs despair
1 ml
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
foley cath(male)
35. 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
Anuria
Bacteremia
bacteriostatic
120 gtts of water
36. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -
Basal ganglia lesion
High - Fowler's
homonymous hemianopsia
neurologic symptoms
37. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
Ego integrity Vs despair
nitroglycerin
Parinaud's syndrome
Hemophilia
38. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Bacteremia
Adduction
1 lb
most insulins
39. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
polycythemia vera
inserting an NG tube
Hypovolemic shock
sickling
40. Total suppression of urine
ischemia
Anuria
Hypernatremia
Epidural anesthetic
41. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Immediate Post - Op Care
herpes
stool testing
1 teacup
42. Gloves - mask - gown
Dehydration
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
MDI
off
43. Parinaud's syndrome.
lithium toxicity
Hypovolemic shock
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Negligence
44. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
suctioning
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
CVL
45. 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
NG tube
Abduction
bacteriacidal
46. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
nephrotoxicity
metered dose inhaler
standard precautions
impaired asbsorption
47. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
when mixing insulins
lithium toxicity
aspirin toxicity
Acetonuria
48. May occur when changing bags - opening line
larger to smaller
bicarbonate
Sponge bath
air embolus
49. 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
Splenic Sequestration
1 lb
Sickle Cell Crisis
nthelminthic enema
50. 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.
endometriosis
Cardiogenic Shock
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
1 tsp