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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






2. Down and back






3. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






4. Only insulin that can be given IV






5. Decreases RR






6. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






8. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering






9. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






10. Atb






11. 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






12. Retards bacteria growth






13. 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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14. 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






15. 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






16. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






17. Promotes circulation






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






19. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






20. 0.45 kg






21. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






22. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






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






24. Look at all options as true/false

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25. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.






26. 1cc






27. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






28. May occur when changing bags - opening line






29. 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






30. 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.






31. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






32. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






33. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






34. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






35. 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






36. Total suppression of urine






37. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






38. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






39. Gown - mask - gloves






40. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






41. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






42. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






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






44. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






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






46. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






47. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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48. 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.






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






50. Narcotic