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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. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
Epidural anesthetic
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
lithium toxicity
1 kg
2. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
traumatic brain injury
Prone
causes of hyperglycemia
Respiratory acidosis
3. 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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4. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
1 pt
carbon dioxide levels
Addison disease
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
5. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
leukemia
medically controlled coma
Supine
Bacteremia
6. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
Insulin
parasthesia
Risk Factors for operations
phenazopyridine
7. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
Hypotonic
septicemia
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
heparin/lovanox
8. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
health risk appraisal
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
s/sx of hypoglycemia
impaired asbsorption
9. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
diverticular disease
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
nitroglycerin
Choluria
10. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
Spinal anesthetic
aspirin toxicity
before surgery the pt. should stop using
homonymous hemianopsia
11. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Amnesia
Shock
Asphyxia
12. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext
Pel Epstein fever
autonomic dysreflexia
when on digoxin
ted hose
13. 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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14. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Circulatory overload
dexamethasone
pentamidine isethionate
15. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
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16. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
nitroglycerin
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Ego integrity Vs despair
phenelzine sulfate
17. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
On
wet to dry dressing
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Cardiogenic Shock
18. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Modified Trendelenburg
sterile wound irrigation
NPH
19. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
s/sx of hypoglycemia
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
transdermal meds
20. 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
Changes during aging
tetracycline
phenelzine sulfate
Metabolic acidosis
21. 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
Hypokalemia
prilosec
Spinal anesthetic
foley catheter(woman)
22. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
acute appendicitis
causes of hyperglycemia
gastroenteritis
23. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
metformin (Glucophage).
causes of hypoglycemia
s/sx of hyperglycemia
fleets enema
24. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
Shock
eye meds(opthalmic)
Local cold
prilosec
25. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Isotonic
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Aldosterone
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
26. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
nthelminthic enema
causes of hyperglycemia
Loss of bone density
Addison disease
27. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res
Shock
Cardiogenic Shock
2.2lbs.
most insulins
28. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
nthelminthic enema
MDI
HPV
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
29. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
NPH
septicemia
broad spectrum
1 kg
30. Meds used to treat constipation
health screening
ischemia
Metabolic alkalosis
cathartic
31. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.
Metabolic acidosis
Gardasil vaccine
morphine
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
32. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Decision Tree Step 4?
Metabolic acidosis
Adduction
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
33. 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
heart failure
Standard (Universal) Precautions
IM meds
34. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis
Spread of Infection
Inderal
infiltration r/t IV
Gardasil vaccine
35. 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 ___.
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Abduction
medically controlled coma
36. 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
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
TB testing
off
Informed consent
37. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
gaze palsy
valium
first sign of narcotic OD
ear meds/adult
38. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.
Superficial thrombophlebitis
heart failure
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
burns Stage III
39. 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.
Spinal anesthetic
Epidural anesthetic
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
40. 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
phenazopyridine
Cooling blanket
thrombocytopenic purpura
foley cath(male)
41. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.
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42. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Changes during aging
1 ml
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
43. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
quickest absorption
Logrolling
44. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Nursing assistant
Aldosterone
epilepsy
s/sx of hypoglycemia
45. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
edema
aspirin toxicity
ethical
HRT
46. 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
ototoxicity
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Circulatory overload
suctioning
47. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia
administer 2L O2 when
Pons lesion
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Anuria
48. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs
depression
septicemia
HRT
Nursing assistant
49. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
transdermal patch
diabetes mellitus (DM)
antidote foe coumadin
Precentral gyrus lesion
50. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
causes of hypoglycemia
gaze palsy
Reed - Sternberg cell
Hypovolemic shock