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NCLEX General
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Subjects
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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. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
CVL
thrombocytopenic purpura
quickest absorption
carbon dioxide levels
2. 1/8 tsp
Addison disease
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Informed consent
1 pinch
3. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
dexamethasone
burns Stage IV
Precentral gyrus lesion
Jacksonian seizures
4. Slows down mental/physical processes
Decision Tree Step 3?
Respiratory alkalosis
narrow spectrum
depressant
5. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex
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6. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
6 rights of medication administration
antidote foe coumadin
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
7. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
Patient controlled analgesia
NPH
side effects of barbituates
ted hose
8. 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.
heart failure
ear meds/ 3 and under
Hypovolemic shock
causes of hypoglycemia
9. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
most insulins
thrombocytopenic purpura
emphysema
10. Common for debriding
Circulatory overload
Restraints
wet to dry dressing
checking NG tube placement
11. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
milliliter
Aldosterone
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Metabolic alkalosis
12. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
Narcotic analgesics
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
NSAIDS
Decision Tree Step 3?
13. Motor dysphasia
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14. 60 gtt
1 tsp
enema
Modified Trendelenburg
Pineal gland Lesion
15. 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
TB testing
Regular insulin
opiate
Informed consent
16. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
single voided urine specimen
Side - lying
Blood pressure
phenazopyridine
17. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d
'silent'
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
transdermal meds
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
18. Hormone Replacement Therapy
parasthesia
pernicious anemia
Glucotrol
HRT
19. 1 kg
ethical
120 gtts of water
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
2.2lbs.
20. 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 -
lithium toxicity
butorphanol tartrate
sub - q injections
vasoconstrictor
21. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Decision Tree Step 4?
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
1 pinch
22. Painful - tissue engorgement
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
when mixing insulins
cathartic
edema
23. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
heart failure
side effects of barbituates
lasix
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
24. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea
smaller to larger
Loss of bone density
Cheyenne Strokes
Trendelenburg
25. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds
nitroglycerin
NPH
Lithotomy
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
26. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
Informed consent
1 tsp
Air embolism
Trendelenburg
27. To slow formation of scar tissue
captopril
Jacksonian seizures
rotate injection sites
wet to dry dressings
28. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness
Nursing assistant
topical agents
cathartic
burns Stage I
29. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Informed consent
drip rate
RACE
30. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.
diabetes mellitus (DM)
sacs (or pockets)
death
retrovirus
31. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm
Restraints
Prone
Parinaud's syndrome
Sponge bath
32. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Basal ganglia lesion
tube feeding
off
33. 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
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Bacteremia
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Risk Factors for operations
34. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.
sub - q injections
Decision Tree Step 2?
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
health screening
35. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
smaller to larger
morphine
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Precentral gyrus lesion
36. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Patient controlled analgesia
Decision Tree Step 4?
ted hose
37. 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
morphine
Osmosis
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Negligence
38. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV
Heat
Aldosterone
Hyperkalemia
Side - lying
39. Vitamin k
Patient controlled analgesia
antidote for heparin
Cardiogenic Shock
antidote foe coumadin
40. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants
transdermal patch
heparin/lovanox
foley cath(male)
depressant
41. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
emphysema
Asphyxia
larger to smaller
milliliter
42. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
ataxia
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
health risk appraisal
43. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
Lithotomy
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Modified Trendelenburg
44. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.
stool testing
Medications for perioperative
Decision Tree Step 4?
parasthesia
45. 0.45 kg
Amnesia
1 lb
2.2lbs.
Na+
46. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
gaze palsy
aspirin toxicity
when on digoxin
ethical
47. 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.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Heat
ischemia
Restraints
48. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
homonymous hemianopsia
diabetes insipidus
epidural
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
49. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
MDI
Respiratory acidosis
smaller to larger
Decison Tree Step 5?
50. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
Addison disease
catheter embolus
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Supine