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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. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome
Addison disease
leukemia
Pineal gland Lesion
NPH
2. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin
Basal ganglia lesion
phenazopyridine
neurologic symptoms
Hypertonic
3. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
sacs (or pockets)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
4. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness
burns Stage I
Cheyenne Strokes
suctioning
ear meds/adult
5. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
NPH
nitroglycerin
Nursing assistant
Aplastic Crisis
6. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
High - Fowler's
Nursing care during IV infusions
Regular insulin
retrovirus
7. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
acute appendicitis
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Acetonuria
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
8. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
ethical
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
ear meds/adult
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
9. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O
Informed consent
Sterile Field
Aspirin
when mixing insulins
10. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
ethical
Side - lying
heart failure
before surgery the pt. should stop using
11. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
when on steriods watch for
Respiratory acidosis
Blood Gas Values
Narcan or Noloxene
12. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
endometriosis
Spinal anesthetic
drip rate
stool testing
13. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
health screening
phenelzine sulfate
1 tsp
ear meds/ 3 and under
14. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
6 rights of medication administration
Humulog
Atrophy
thrombocytopenia
15. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
What is the Guaiac Test?
polyuria
nitroglycerin
sacs (or pockets)
16. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
IM meds
Na+
Heat
Sickle Cell Crisis
17. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
Asphyxia
sudafed
Regular insulin
catecholamine
18. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Regular insulin
captopril
19. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.
tube feeding
infiltration r/t IV
Pel Epstein fever
captopril
20. 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
transdermal meds
midbrain syndrome
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Bolus feeding
21. 6 oz.
1 teacup
morphine
gaze palsy
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
22. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
gastroenteritis
Supine
Hypertonic
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
23. 1cc
ear meds/adult
eye ointments
phenazopyridine
1 ml
24. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
transdermal meds
nthelminthic enema
milliliter
bilirubin
25. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
acute appendicitis
Local cold
lasix
Sponge bath
26. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
1 T
Regular insulin
dramamine
'silent'
27. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Regular insulin
Aldosterone
Medications for perioperative
systemic hypoxia
28. 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 -
inserting an NG tube
HRT
Circulatory overload
causes of hypoglycemia
29. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.
Gardasil vaccine
Thalamus Lesion
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Metabolic acidosis
30. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
s/sx of hypoglycemia
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Semi - Fowler's
sliding scale
31. 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.
Prone
Osmosis
general anesthesia
Circulatory overload
32. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
nephrotoxicity
K+
acute appendicitis
ataxia
33. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Amnesia
tetracycline
Malpractice
Cardiogenic Shock
34. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water
Hypernatremia
health screening
sliding scale
CVL
35. 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 -
ted hose
butorphanol tartrate
Medications for perioperative
Aldosterone
36. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.
ischemia
Precentral gyrus lesion
fluid congestion
postexposure protocol (PEP)
37. Meds used to treat constipation
antidote foe coumadin
sickling
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
cathartic
38. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
phlebitis r/t IV
Precentral gyrus lesion
120 gtts of water
39. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
hypertension
Hemophilia
2.2lbs.
ear meds/ 3 and under
40. Motor dysphasia
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41. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
catheter embolus
quickest absorption
Addison disease
Aspirin
42. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Blood Gas Values
Pel Epstein fever
Metabolic alkalosis
infiltration r/t IV
43. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing
Occipital Lobe Lesion
postexposure protocol (PEP)
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Gardasil vaccine
44. 12 in.
1 ft
Spread of Infection
Shock
Nursing assistant
45. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res
antidote for heparin
captopril
Decison Tree Step 5?
Shock
46. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
when on digoxin
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Bacteremia
causes of hypoglycemia
47. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia
epidural
dramamine
cleansing enema
Internal capsule lesion
48. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
Lithotomy
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
suctioning
Hypernatremia
49. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage
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50. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
captopril
edema
parasthesia