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NCLEX General
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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
before surgery the pt. should stop using
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
herpes
eye meds(opthalmic)
2. Loss of defective memory
sacs (or pockets)
Amnesia
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
3. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
s/sx of hypoglycemia
health risk appraisal
single voided urine specimen
Isotonic
4. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
Respiratory acidosis
Malpractice
continuous feeding tube(pump)
foley catheter(woman)
5. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Diffusion
Intradermal injections
Reed - Sternberg cell
transdermal meds
6. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
wet to dry dressings
Addison disease
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Asphyxia
7. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
homonymous hemianopsia
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
nitroglycerin
Air embolism
8. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
death
Amnesia
Sterile Field
burns Stage III
9. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
fleets enema
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
before surgery the pt. should stop using
10. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
Amnesia
Respiratory acidosis
off
Infiltration
11. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose
death
metered dose inhaler
inserting an NG tube
Low - Fowler's
12. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
morphine
phenazopyridine
Local cold
Cardiogenic Shock
13. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
gaze palsy
phenelzine sulfate
Metabolic acidosis
burns Stage IV
14. Able to kill bacteria
1 pt
bacteriacidal
HRT
Sim's
15. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
septicemia
Ego integrity Vs despair
Blood Gas Values
pernicious anemia
16. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Spinal anesthetic
cleansing enema
autonomic dysreflexia
Blood Gas Values
17. 1 kg
2.2lbs.
Air embolism
suctioning
Cardiogenic Shock
18. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu
6 rights of medication administration
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
when mixing insulins
sudafed
19. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin
Inderal
Asphyxia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Hypokalemia
20. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w
1 lb
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
CVL
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
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
Bacteremia
Metabolic alkalosis
Reed - Sternberg cell
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
22. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption
Semi - Fowler's
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Abduction
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
23. Human papilloma virus
Cardiogenic Shock
Broca's area lesion
HPV
vasoconstrictor
24. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Registered Nurse
Hypovolemic shock
Immediate Post - Op Care
HRT
25. 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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26. Hormone Replacement Therapy
Prone
edema
1 ml
HRT
27. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.
glucocorticoids
NSAIDS
dermatitis
Circulatory overload
28. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Humulog
Hypernatremia
Respiratory alkalosis
septicemia
29. Atb
tetracycline
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
dramamine
antidote foe coumadin
30. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
1000mg
bicarbonate
Aldosterone
tetracycline
31. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
Hypertonic
pernicious anemia
Circulatory overload
narrow spectrum
32. 85 - 115 mEq/l
Trendelenburg
1 lb
midbrain syndrome
Cl
33. 16 oz
1 pt
deltoid muscle
alsalva manuever
dramamine
34. 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
Jacksonian seizures
Pons lesion
autonomic dysreflexia
1 pt
35. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
suctioning
antidote for heparin
IM meds
valium
36. 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
Medications for perioperative
Hemophilia
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
37. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
epidural
catecholamine
epilepsy
antidote foe coumadin
38. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu
Splenic Sequestration
NPH
NG tube
catheter embolus
39. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
retrovirus
NSAIDS
ted hose
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
40. 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
Pel Epstein fever
Na+
Aplastic Crisis
Negligence
41. 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.
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Shock
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
bacteriacidal
42. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
Blood pressure
sterile wound irrigation
1 qt
bacteriacidal
43. Resp. depression
first sign of narcotic OD
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Respiratory acidosis
endometriosis
44. Calcium Gluconate
Nursing care during IV infusions
first sign of narcotic OD
Anuria
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
45. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
edema
impaired asbsorption
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
polydipsia
46. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
phlebitis
nitroglycerin
Ego integrity Vs despair
Circulatory overload
47. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Changes during aging
ted hose
Loss of bone density
48. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
Epidural anesthetic
phenazopyridine
Pineal gland Lesion
Addison's Disease
49. Monitor K+
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Acetonuria
Cardiogenic Shock
when on lasix
50. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
aspirin toxicity
Diffusion
Hemophilia
Risk Factors for operations