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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






2. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






3. 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






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






5. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






6. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






7. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






8. 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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9. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






10. Increases heart rate






11. Left






12. 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






13. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






14. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






15. 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.






16. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues






17. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.






18. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






19. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






20. 1000 ml






21. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






22. Up and back






23. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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24. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






25. 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.






26. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






27. Total suppression of urine






28. 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






29. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






30. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






31. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






32. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






33. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






34. Salicylates - NSAIDs






35. 16 oz.






36. 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






37. 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






38. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






39. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






40. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






41. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






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






43. Vitamin k






44. 135 - 145 mEq/l






45. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






46. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






48. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






49. 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).






50. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.