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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. 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
Circulatory overload
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
metformin (Glucophage).
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
2. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
depression
Circulatory overload
Blood Gas Values
phenazopyridine
3. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
transdermal patch
Addisonian crisis
Osmosis
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
4. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.
Ego integrity Vs despair
NPH
suctioning
depression
5. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
catheter embolus
Regular insulin
Amnesia
6. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
Supine
Internal capsule lesion
emphysema
Semi - Fowler's
7. Pain relievers r/t opium
Lithotomy
tamoxifen
opiate
NPH
8. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Pineal gland Lesion
general anesthesia
phlebitis r/t IV
9. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
polyuria
Intradermal injections
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
burns Stage III
10. 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
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Changes during aging
burns Stage IV
depression
11. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
medically controlled coma
nitroglycerin
HRT
cleansing enema
12. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -
butorphanol tartrate
Aspirin
dermatitis
Change in mental status and confusion
13. May occur when changing bags - opening line
air embolus
Humulog
foley catheter(woman)
Patient controlled analgesia
14. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
Decison Tree Step 5?
Sponge bath
Addison disease
Sickle Cell Crisis
15. Salicylates - NSAIDs
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Humulog
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
1 lb
16. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
when on digoxin
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
metformin (Glucophage).
17. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi
Narcotic analgesics
quickest absorption
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
postexposure protocol (PEP)
18. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Metabolic acidosis
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
antidote foe coumadin
most insulins
19. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
enema
causes of hyperglycemia
lasix
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
20. Vitamin k
most insulins
antidote foe coumadin
Lantus
side effects of barbituates
21. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
Informed consent
cleansing enema
1 lb
valium
22. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
Cl
sickling
carbon dioxide levels
wet to dry dressing
23. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant
What is the Guaiac Test?
causes of hypoglycemia
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
metformin (Glucophage).
24. Bile in urine
Choluria
phenazopyridine
What is the Guaiac Test?
Changes during aging
25. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
CVL
Hypotonic
wet to dry dressings
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
26. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
dermatitis
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Circulatory overload
Superficial thrombophlebitis
27. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
bacteriacidal
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
emphysema
28. Cardiotonic
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Gardasil vaccine
Aplastic Crisis
digitalis
29. 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
Internal capsule lesion
ear meds/adult
Hyponatremia
heart failure
30. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Thalamus Lesion
infiltration r/t IV
Metabolic acidosis
Logrolling
31. 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
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
leukemia
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Shock
32. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
ataxia
endometriosis
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
sudafed
33. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.
Shock
Cooling blanket
infiltration r/t IV
Ego integrity Vs despair
34. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing
prilosec
Nursing care during IV infusions
Air embolism
Circulatory overload
35. 3 tsp
infiltration r/t IV
Respiratory alkalosis
milliliter
1 T
36. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
lithium toxicity
emphysema
ted hose
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
37. Straight back
ear meds/3 and over
general anesthesia
HRT
NSAIDS
38. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
Side - lying
1 tsp
bicarbonate
NPH
39. To slow formation of scar tissue
foley cath(male)
Air embolism
rotate injection sites
Standard (Universal) Precautions
40. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Bacteremia
antidote foe coumadin
topical agents
Aldosterone
41. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Catapres
Respiratory acidosis
Ego integrity Vs despair
Metabolic acidosis
42. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
diabetes insipidus
septicemia
aspirin toxicity
beefy red tongue
43. 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
lanolin
Circulatory overload
opiate
1 ml
44. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Negligence
Osmotic pressure
retrovirus
45. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Blood Gas Values
African Americans
Isotonic
46. 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
polydipsia
Sterile Field
1 T
Choluria
47. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
Respiratory acidosis
Spinal anesthetic
narrow spectrum
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
48. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
Ego integrity Vs despair
Spinal anesthetic
impaired asbsorption
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
49. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
Change in mental status and confusion
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Blood pressure
Infiltration
50. 1 g
standard precautions
Negligence
Broca's area lesion
1000mg