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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. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






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






3. 2 pt






4. 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






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






6. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






7. 60 gtt






8. 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 -






9. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






10. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






11. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






12. Generalized infection throughout body






13. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






14. 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






15. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2






16. 1/8 tsp






17. 1 kg






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






19. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






20. 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.






21. Gloves - mask - gown






22. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






23. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






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






25. 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






26. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






27. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






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






29. 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






30. 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.






31. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






32. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






33. Increases heart rate






34. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






35. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






36. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






37. 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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38. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






39. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






40. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering






41. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






42. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






43. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






44. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






45. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






46. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






47. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






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






49. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:






50. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis