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NCLEX General

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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. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






2. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






3. Loss of defective memory






4. 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






5. 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






6. 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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7. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






8. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






9. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






10. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






11. 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.






12. 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






13. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






14. Vitamin k






15. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.






16. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






17. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






18. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






19. 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






20. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






21. 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






22. 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.






23. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






24. Meds used to treat constipation






25. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






26. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






27. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






28. 12 in.






29. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






30. Cardiotonic






31. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






32. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






33. 1 kg






34. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






35. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






36. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






37. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






38. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






39. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






40. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






41. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






42. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






43. Able to kill bacteria






44. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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45. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






46. Monitor K+






47. 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.






48. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






49. 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






50. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.

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