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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.
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1. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
inserting an NG tube
1000mg
polydipsia
dermatitis
2. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery
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3. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Acetonuria
nephrotoxicity
dramamine
4. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's
Decision Tree Step 3?
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Catapres
platelets
5. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
carbon dioxide levels
Spread of Infection
midbrain syndrome
Pel Epstein fever
6. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.
Lantus
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Bacteremia
Risk Factors for operations
7. 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.
Epidural anesthetic
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Bacteremia
Hemophilia
8. 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
Decision Tree Step 4?
leukemia
Circulatory overload
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
9. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Change in mental status and confusion
when on steriods watch for
10. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage
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11. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
Pel Epstein fever
Air embolism
Sponge bath
burns Stage II
12. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues
Hypovolemic shock
metformin (Glucophage).
septicemia
general anesthesia
13. 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
Bolus feeding
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Regular insulin
first sign of narcotic OD
14. Atb
tetracycline
Hemophilia
Loss of bone density
when on lasix
15. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
Intradermal injections
platelets
Hypokalemia
broad spectrum
16. Bile in urine
bacteriacidal
Choluria
phenazopyridine
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
17. 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
foley catheter(woman)
Internal capsule lesion
parasthesia
Regular insulin
18. Constrict blood vessels
Epidural anesthetic
vasoconstrictor
pernicious anemia
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
19. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
drip rate
emphysema
wet to dry dressings
Abduction
20. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Aldosterone
Risk Factors for operations
narrow spectrum
standard precautions
21. 0.45 kg
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
dramamine
IM meds
1 lb
22. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Splenic Sequestration
ataxia
Changes during aging
23. Narcotic
dry sterile dressing
suctioning
Blood Gas Values
morphine
24. Increases heart rate
sliding scale
NPH
vasoconstrictor
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
25. Resp. depression
bacteriostatic
first sign of narcotic OD
foley catheter(woman)
platelets
26. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
homonymous hemianopsia
edema
fluid congestion
prilosec
27. Generalized infection throughout body
septicemia
Osmosis
Glucotrol
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
28. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
quickest absorption
estrogen and progestin
1 tsp
Addison disease
29. 1cc
systemic hypoxia
1 ml
Reed - Sternberg cell
Side - lying
30. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness
septicemia
burns Stage I
suctioning
Humulog
31. 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
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
1 teacup
suctioning
Prone
32. Dermatologic
autonomic dysreflexia
when mixing insulins
Blood Gas Values
lanolin
33. —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
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
emphysema
pentamidine isethionate
34. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie
dermatitis
neurologic symptoms
catecholamine
Patient controlled analgesia
35. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
Lithotomy
eye ointments
RACE
Hyponatremia
36. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
acute appendicitis
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
CVL
Internal capsule lesion
37. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
Hypokalemia
Air embolism
fleets enema
pernicious anemia
38. 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
Broca's area lesion
Lithotomy
Change in mental status and confusion
eye ointments
39. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
alsalva manuever
phlebitis
Diffusion
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
40. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
Osmotic pressure
Aspirin
1 ft
narrow spectrum
41. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Hypovolemic shock
herpes
neurologic symptoms
health screening
42. 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.
Diffusion
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
captopril
Lantus
43. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
lanolin
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
HRT
burns Stage IV
44. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
herpes
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Registered Nurse
wet to dry dressings
45. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Nursing assistant
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Pel Epstein fever
46. 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.
1 T
diverticular disease
Epidural anesthetic
Acetonuria
47. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod
Superficial thrombophlebitis
RACE
Logrolling
prilosec
48. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
catheter embolus
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Logrolling
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
49. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Heat
Decision Tree Step 4?
Blood Gas Values
phenazopyridine
50. Look at all options as true/false
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