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NCLEX General
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
epilepsy
nthelminthic enema
gastroenteritis
tetracycline
2. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
tube feeding
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Negligence
Addisonian crisis
3. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort
phlebitis r/t IV
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
most insulins
1 tsp
4. Gloves - mask - gown
retrovirus
neurologic symptoms
1 pt
off
5. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
Shock
prilosec
Standard (Universal) Precautions
MDI
6. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l
K+
TB testing
dry sterile dressing
antidote for heparin
7. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome
Aplastic Crisis
Pineal gland Lesion
hypoxia
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
8. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Amnesia
Respiratory alkalosis
Jacksonian seizures
9. Increases heart rate
herpes
Hypovolemic shock
Bacteremia
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
10. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
sudafed
Narcotic analgesics
ataxia
NPH
11. 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
Air embolism
Pel Epstein fever
RACE
1 L
12. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
Intradermal injections
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
hypoxia
traumatic brain injury
13. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Sickle Cell Crisis
catheter embolus
carbon dioxide levels
14. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor
Sickle Cell Crisis
lanolin
sickling
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
15. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)
Metabolic acidosis
burns Stage II
Infiltration
Epidural anesthetic
16. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
health screening
Hypernatremia
Semi - Fowler's
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
17. 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
IM meds
lithium toxicity
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Decision Tree Step 4?
18. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Decision Tree Step 4?
Hypovolemic shock
Changes during aging
Hemophilia
19. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
epidural
diverticular disease
1 qt
checking NG tube placement
20. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
Addisonian crisis
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
cathartic
gastroenteritis
21. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:
Cooling blanket
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
PEP
22. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document
Spinal anesthetic
foley catheter(woman)
Pineal gland Lesion
Standard (Universal) Precautions
23. 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
Sickle Cell Crisis
suctioning
Decision Tree Step 2?
ear meds/ 3 and under
24. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
ear meds/ 3 and under
Aspirin
topical agents
nitroglycerin
25. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
Internal capsule lesion
MDI
ear meds/ 3 and under
quickest absorption
26. 6 oz.
Bolus feeding
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
estrogen and progestin
1 teacup
27. 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
Circulatory overload
IM meds
Immediate Post - Op Care
Registered Nurse
28. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
Decision Tree Step 2?
Pineal gland Lesion
ted hose
29. Stiff joints
Aldosterone
Infiltration
Ankyloses
sickling
30. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia
Circulatory overload
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Pons lesion
31. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.
postexposure protocol (PEP)
metered dose inhaler
traumatic brain injury
Aplastic Crisis
32. 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
morphine
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Hypotonic
thrombocytopenic purpura
33. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
ted hose
systemic hypoxia
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Hypovolemic shock
34. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
Shock
Regular insulin
eye ointments
Bacteremia
35. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
quickest absorption
leukemia
opiate
36. Common for debriding
wet to dry dressing
Diffusion
foley catheter(woman)
PEP
37. Act on local tissue
CVL
cathartic
topical agents
valium
38. 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
Hyponatremia
gaze palsy
health screening
Circulatory overload
39. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea
Abduction
thrombocytopenic purpura
Cheyenne Strokes
nitroglycerin
40. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness
burns Stage I
Aplastic Crisis
1 teacup
Supine
41. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
transdermal meds
polydipsia
gastroenteritis
enema
42. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
depression
Respiratory acidosis
Hypovolemic shock
stool testing
43. Cardiotonic
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
digitalis
sub - q injections
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
44. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Ego integrity Vs despair
NG tube
retrovirus
glucocorticoids
45. Down and back
ear meds/ 3 and under
transdermal meds
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Hemophilia
46. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
ischemia
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
medically controlled coma
47. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
wet to dry dressing
Regular insulin
eye meds(opthalmic)
tamoxifen
48. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
when on lasix
checking NG tube placement
Lithotomy
Heat
49. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.
Hypernatremia
depression
dexamethasone
beefy red tongue
50. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
bacteriacidal
Hypovolemic shock