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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. Infection
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
burns Stage IV
Aldosterone
when on steriods watch for
2. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
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3. 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
Hypokalemia
Infiltration
tetracycline
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
4. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Hypovolemic shock
death
1 pt
5. Human papilloma virus
What is the Guaiac Test?
Cheyenne Strokes
nitroglycerin
HPV
6. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
diverticular disease
Malpractice
Anuria
drip rate
7. 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
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
sterile wound irrigation
polydipsia
Bacteremia
8. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
leukemia
Aspirin
epilepsy
wet to dry dressings
9. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
standard precautions
1 ft
burns Stage IV
HRT
10. Gown - mask - gloves
On
first sign of narcotic OD
Sterile Field
Abduction
11. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
broad spectrum
1 T
Respiratory acidosis
Addisonian crisis
12. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
Immediate Post - Op Care
when mixing insulins
catheter embolus
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
13. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
inflammation
Reed - Sternberg cell
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
14. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu
1 L
Splenic Sequestration
Heat
sacs (or pockets)
15. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Ego integrity Vs despair
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
catecholamine
Isotonic
16. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.
CVL
1000mg
Addison disease
medically controlled coma
17. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
prilosec
1 pinch
Narcan or Noloxene
lasix
18. 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.
suctioning
sudafed
Decision Tree Step 3?
epidural
19. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
carbon dioxide levels
Blood Gas Values
midbrain syndrome
Adduction
20. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap
Hyperkalemia
antidote foe coumadin
Bacteremia
ataxia
21. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
NPH
beefy red tongue
dramamine
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
22. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair
catheter embolus
phenelzine sulfate
Wheel Chair Positioning
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
23. 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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24. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction
Local cold
platelets
suctioning
dramamine
25. Constrict blood vessels
vasoconstrictor
1 teacup
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Respiratory acidosis
26. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Regular insulin
fleets enema
Blood pressure
Aldosterone
27. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
K+
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Respiratory alkalosis
28. 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.
causes of hyperglycemia
beefy red tongue
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Regular insulin
29. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
hypertension
lasix
Addison disease
checking NG tube placement
30. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
1 lb
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Medications for perioperative
Malpractice
31. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing
health screening
Nursing care during IV infusions
1 lb
Decison Tree Step 5?
32. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Cardiogenic Shock
traumatic brain injury
Blood Gas Values
Hypovolemic shock
33. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Hypotonic
120 gtts of water
edema
34. Loss of defective memory
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
depressant
health risk appraisal
Amnesia
35. Look at all options as true/false
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36. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe
cleansing enema
Inderal
foley catheter(woman)
alsalva manuever
37. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
neurologic symptoms
Decision Tree Step 2?
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
tube feeding
38. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
narrow spectrum
sickling
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Adduction
39. Slows down mental/physical processes
valium
digitalis
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
depressant
40. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Registered Nurse
Precentral gyrus lesion
41. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
milliliter
Ego integrity Vs despair
diabetes mellitus (DM)
tamoxifen
42. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
Respiratory alkalosis
aspirin toxicity
sub - q injections
Metabolic alkalosis
43. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
Loss of bone density
Respiratory acidosis
Sponge bath
Trendelenburg
44. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
foley catheter(woman)
CVL
deltoid muscle
45. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
impaired asbsorption
Spinal anesthetic
dramamine
Pons lesion
46. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
Glucotrol
Epidural anesthetic
septicemia
Acetaminophen
47. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
Decision Tree Step 4?
Bacteremia
Modified Trendelenburg
polydipsia
48. Monitor K+
when on lasix
health screening
Respiratory acidosis
2.2lbs.
49. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine
drip rate
polyuria
1000mg
1 lb
50. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Malpractice
stool testing
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Blood Gas Values