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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. Common for debriding






2. 16 oz.






3. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






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






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






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






7. Narcotic






8. Gloves - mask - gown






9. 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






10. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






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






12. 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






13. Act on local tissue






14. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






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






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






17. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






18. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






19. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






20. 1 tsp






21. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






22. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






23. 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






24. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi






25. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






26. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






27. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






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






29. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






30. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






31. 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






32. 1 kg






33. Has regular insulin in it already






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






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






36. Promotes circulation






37. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






38. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






39. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






40. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






41. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






42. 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






43. 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 ___.






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






45. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






46. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






47. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






49. 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






50. 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.