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NCLEX General
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Subjects
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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. Increases heart rate
nthelminthic enema
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
milliliter
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
2. 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
transdermal patch
retrovirus
1 ml
3. 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
Superficial thrombophlebitis
when mixing insulins
broad spectrum
air embolus
4. Constrict blood vessels
Respiratory acidosis
suctioning
vasoconstrictor
Immediate Post - Op Care
5. Wasting
captopril
ted hose
Atrophy
Hyperkalemia
6. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
diverticular disease
catheter embolus
Decision Tree Step 2?
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
7. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w
Regular insulin
Regular insulin
CVL
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
8. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
parasthesia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Heat
9. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present
suctioning
Epidural anesthetic
lithium toxicity
nephrotoxicity
10. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
NSAIDS
Cardiogenic Shock
burns Stage III
Shock
11. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
retrovirus
Supine
lithium toxicity
morphine
12. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
Regular insulin
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Insulin
cleansing enema
13. Up and back
ear meds/adult
Intradermal injections
depression
1 tsp
14. 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
vasoconstrictor
foley cath(male)
administer 2L O2 when
15. 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
suctioning
Sterile Field
Patient controlled analgesia
Malpractice
16. Vitamin k
antidote foe coumadin
leukemia
1 tsp
foley cath(male)
17. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
Broca's area lesion
Glucotrol
edema
thrombocytopenic purpura
18. 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)
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Cardiogenic Shock
19. 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
metformin (Glucophage).
Hypertonic
thrombocytopenic purpura
vasoconstrictor
20. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.
Jacksonian seizures
burns Stage III
Immediate Post - Op Care
metered dose inhaler
21. Only insulin that can be given IV
fleets enema
diverticular disease
Regular insulin
Cardiogenic Shock
22. Narcotic
thrombocytopenic purpura
Decision Tree Step 3?
Negligence
morphine
23. 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
Splenic Sequestration
HRT
Epidural anesthetic
Basal ganglia lesion
24. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
diabetes insipidus
Regular insulin
epilepsy
transdermal meds
25. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
African Americans
Spinal anesthetic
Patient controlled analgesia
Decision Tree Step 4?
26. Straight back
Osmosis
Thalamus Lesion
ear meds/3 and over
tamoxifen
27. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.
Respiratory alkalosis
Decison Tree Step 5?
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Hyperkalemia
28. 1 g
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
sickling
Lithotomy
1000mg
29. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
Malpractice
On
acute appendicitis
Informed consent
30. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3
Hypotonic
ear meds/ 3 and under
thrombocytopenic purpura
Pons lesion
31. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
causes of hyperglycemia
Superficial thrombophlebitis
dry sterile dressing
sudafed
32. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
burns Stage III
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
ear meds/adult
sudafed
33. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present
Circulatory overload
Change in mental status and confusion
Ego integrity Vs despair
Osmosis
34. 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
Restraints
1 qt
impaired asbsorption
35. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
Osmotic pressure
Blood Gas Values
6 rights of medication administration
platelets
36. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
Immediate Post - Op Care
On
Spinal anesthetic
Modified Trendelenburg
37. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard
nitroglycerin
Circulatory overload
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
catheter embolus
38. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
sickling
Addison disease
glucocorticoids
dramamine
39. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
Prone
transdermal meds
diabetes mellitus (DM)
bilirubin
40. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
stool testing
Loss of bone density
41. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea
Insulin
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
2.2lbs.
Cheyenne Strokes
42. Common for debriding
wet to dry dressing
Glucotrol
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Respiratory acidosis
43. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
NG tube
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
before surgery the pt. should stop using
44. 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.
bacteriacidal
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Atrophy
Informed consent
45. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
phenazopyridine
milliliter
sickling
Trendelenburg
46. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
Intradermal injections
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
health screening
carbon dioxide levels
47. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
RACE
Spinal anesthetic
impaired asbsorption
48. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)
burns Stage IV
pernicious anemia
transdermal meds
Infiltration
49. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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50. 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
phenelzine sulfate
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
burns Stage IV
Bacteremia