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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.
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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. Meds used to treat constipation
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
off
Logrolling
cathartic
2. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
death
NPH
Ego integrity Vs despair
off
3. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
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4. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
dramamine
carbon dioxide levels
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Air embolism
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
metformin (Glucophage).
Air embolism
Aplastic Crisis
sliding scale
6. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
Ego integrity Vs despair
Regular insulin
nephrotoxicity
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
7. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
when on steriods watch for
Decision Tree Step 4?
Choluria
digitalis
8. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
before surgery the pt. should stop using
ear meds/3 and over
9. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2
inserting an NG tube
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
burns Stage II
10. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
sub - q injections
IM meds
death
Aldosterone
11. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
6 rights of medication administration
Bacteremia
oil retention enema
HRT
12. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.
Sterile Field
standard precautions
Respiratory acidosis
Anuria
13. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
transdermal patch
120 gtts of water
tamoxifen
Dehydration
14. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
butorphanol tartrate
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Metabolic alkalosis
edema
15. 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.
Circulatory overload
Epidural anesthetic
6 rights of medication administration
acute appendicitis
16. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
Blood Gas Values
ear meds/3 and over
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
emphysema
17. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
gaze palsy
retrovirus
Na+
Local cold
18. 1cc
phenelzine sulfate
alsalva manuever
1 ml
Registered Nurse
19. Vitamin k
systemic hypoxia
antidote foe coumadin
larger to smaller
gastroenteritis
20. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).
ear meds/ 3 and under
diabetes insipidus
dermatitis
topical agents
21. Retards bacteria growth
Medications for perioperative
septicemia
bacteriostatic
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
22. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Metabolic alkalosis
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
lasix
23. 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.
oil retention enema
bicarbonate
midbrain syndrome
Epidural anesthetic
24. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
Inderal
smaller to larger
MDI
enema
25. 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
Narcotic analgesics
thrombocytopenic purpura
sudafed
Medications for perioperative
26. Protamine sulfate
lanolin
Nursing care during IV infusions
antidote for heparin
1000mg
27. 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
homonymous hemianopsia
NPH
Superficial thrombophlebitis
gastroenteritis
28. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.
NPH
Circulatory overload
traumatic brain injury
diabetes insipidus
29. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
gastroenteritis
6 rights of medication administration
digitalis
glossitis
30. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
Heat
Change in mental status and confusion
death
captopril
31. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
On
Prone
Aldosterone
ataxia
32. Narcotic
Circulatory overload
phenazopyridine
catheter embolus
morphine
33. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
NSAIDS
nthelminthic enema
stool testing
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
34. Human papilloma virus
eye ointments
rotate injection sites
CVL
HPV
35. Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
inserting an NG tube
2.2lbs.
36. 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
Heat
health screening
TB testing
Loss of bone density
37. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Adduction
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
gastroenteritis
hypertension
38. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
Risk Factors for operations
African Americans
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
On
39. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
Modified Trendelenburg
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Glucotrol
sacs (or pockets)
40. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert
broad spectrum
Side - lying
midbrain syndrome
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
41. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.
Risk Factors for operations
PEP
beefy red tongue
health risk appraisal
42. Constrict blood vessels
vasoconstrictor
NPH
Regular insulin
bicarbonate
43. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
checking NG tube placement
neurologic symptoms
Pons lesion
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
44. Given in small amounts bc is retained
rotate injection sites
oil retention enema
midbrain syndrome
Infiltration
45. 1 kg
Cl
2.2lbs.
milliliter
parasthesia
46. 1000 ml
Hyperkalemia
1 L
HPV
Decision Tree Step 3?
47. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
bacteriostatic
Addison disease
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
burns Stage III
48. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
phenazopyridine
Risk Factors for operations
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
aspirin toxicity
49. 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
stool testing
autonomic dysreflexia
single voided urine specimen
Glucotrol
50. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
ototoxicity
standard precautions
transdermal patch
Trendelenburg