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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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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. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr
2. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O
Sterile Field
ear meds/3 and over
Heat
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
3. 1 g
Metabolic acidosis
drip rate
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
1000mg
4. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Superficial thrombophlebitis
1 ml
wet to dry dressings
5. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
oil retention enema
topical agents
dry sterile dressing
Decision Tree Step 2?
6. 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
Informed consent
NSAIDS
diabetes insipidus
wet to dry dressing
7. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
enema
Changes during aging
1 qt
8. 2 pt
Blood Gas Values
cleansing enema
Cardiogenic Shock
1 qt
9. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
1 qt
Changes during aging
septicemia
10. 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
Humulog
IM meds
Lithotomy
Respiratory acidosis
11. 1000 g
Addison disease
Shock
Semi - Fowler's
1 kg
12. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Addison's Disease
Choluria
bicarbonate
Blood Gas Values
13. 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.
Insulin
1 pinch
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
endometriosis
14. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
Cooling blanket
NPH
nephrotoxicity
Pel Epstein fever
15. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure
Catapres
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
sliding scale
ear meds/ 3 and under
16. Bile in urine
digitalis
Insulin
Choluria
Dehydration
17. Constrict blood vessels
cleansing enema
vasoconstrictor
Addison disease
burns Stage I
18. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
diverticular disease
Glucotrol
Blood pressure
Diffusion
19. 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
Blood pressure
Risk Factors for operations
ischemia
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
20. Right
larger to smaller
wet to dry dressing
transdermal meds
polyuria
21. 1000 ml
ischemia
1 L
Hypovolemic shock
continuous feeding tube(pump)
22. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Atrophy
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
23. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat
Anuria
suctioning
1 kg
when mixing insulins
24. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
side effects of barbituates
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
African Americans
foley catheter(woman)
25. 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 ___.
Epidural anesthetic
ear meds/adult
medically controlled coma
1 T
26. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Respiratory alkalosis
Trendelenburg
Isotonic
Circulatory overload
27. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.
beefy red tongue
polyuria
Aldosterone
alsalva manuever
28. 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
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
6 rights of medication administration
Hypertonic
phlebitis r/t IV
29. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
nthelminthic enema
HPV
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Spinal anesthetic
30. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
31. Hormone Replacement Therapy
enema
wet to dry dressing
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
HRT
32. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
ototoxicity
Immediate Post - Op Care
Decison Tree Step 5?
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
33. Act on local tissue
topical agents
ted hose
sudafed
Epidural anesthetic
34. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
nitroglycerin
Cooling blanket
Spread of Infection
35. Cardiotonic
digitalis
Respiratory alkalosis
Changes during aging
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
36. 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
Local cold
Intradermal injections
lithium toxicity
quickest absorption
37. Retards bacteria growth
bacteriostatic
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
larger to smaller
general anesthesia
38. 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
phenelzine sulfate
120 gtts of water
Aldosterone
39. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
fluid congestion
inflammation
lanolin
Decison Tree Step 5?
40. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
Nursing assistant
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
Glucotrol
edema
41. 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 -
suctioning
inserting an NG tube
Narcotic analgesics
ted hose
42. 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
1 T
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Bacteremia
Glucotrol
43. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
Aspirin
Decison Tree Step 5?
Decision Tree Step 4?
Narcan or Noloxene
44. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
Medications for perioperative
Registered Nurse
rotate injection sites
Malpractice
45. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia
1000mg
Pons lesion
Changes during aging
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
46. 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
1 L
Decision Tree Step 3?
retrovirus
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
47. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
nephrotoxicity
Hemophilia
lanolin
2.2lbs.
48. 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.
Internal capsule lesion
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
first sign of narcotic OD
Epidural anesthetic
49. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
septicemia
fleets enema
bacteriacidal
Blood Gas Values
50. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
Spinal anesthetic
emphysema
1 qt
6 rights of medication administration