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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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1. 1 g
polydipsia
1000mg
Epidural anesthetic
burns Stage III
2. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Blood pressure
retrovirus
1 pinch
Hypovolemic shock
3. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
Cooling blanket
autonomic dysreflexia
Asphyxia
aspirin toxicity
4. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
dry sterile dressing
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Reed - Sternberg cell
most insulins
5. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
opiate
Jacksonian seizures
Respiratory acidosis
PEP
6. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
depressant
Metabolic alkalosis
ted hose
7. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
HPV
Humulog
Catapres
1 lb
8. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
Hypokalemia
Occipital Lobe Lesion
dermatitis
vasoconstrictor
9. 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
2.2lbs.
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
epilepsy
Change in mental status and confusion
10. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
burns Stage III
Supine
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Intradermal injections
11. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
dermatitis
Reed - Sternberg cell
1 qt
single voided urine specimen
12. 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
Acetonuria
metered dose inhaler
Narcan or Noloxene
dry sterile dressing
13. Prevent circulation
tube feeding
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
opiate
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
14. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
nitroglycerin
Low - Fowler's
Hypokalemia
Side - lying
15. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
retrovirus
Respiratory acidosis
Air embolism
NPH
16. 16 oz
diverticular disease
1 pt
hypoxia
Informed consent
17. 85 - 115 mEq/l
morphine
burns Stage II
Cl
Registered Nurse
18. 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
Metabolic acidosis
pernicious anemia
Narcotic analgesics
burns Stage I
19. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
Side - lying
broad spectrum
1 ft
medically controlled coma
20. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
sudafed
Nursing assistant
retrovirus
Dehydration
21. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
gastroenteritis
Adduction
Circulatory overload
topical agents
22. 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
Metabolic alkalosis
Change in mental status and confusion
Cardiogenic Shock
Cooling blanket
23. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
Risk Factors for operations
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Humulog
nephrotoxicity
24. 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
butorphanol tartrate
sickling
Spinal anesthetic
Hypovolemic shock
25. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
bilirubin
Osmosis
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Hypovolemic shock
26. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
endometriosis
Air embolism
sudafed
27. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
phlebitis
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Addison's Disease
28. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Spinal anesthetic
septicemia
ischemia
29. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host
retrovirus
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Spread of Infection
sacs (or pockets)
30. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid
Sickle Cell Crisis
Parinaud's syndrome
valium
thrombocytopenic purpura
31. 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
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Wheel Chair Positioning
1 pinch
32. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
smaller to larger
African Americans
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
33. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
s/sx of hypoglycemia
ear meds/ 3 and under
bacteriostatic
phenelzine sulfate
34. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
wet to dry dressing
1 kg
Blood Gas Values
septicemia
35. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer
air embolus
1 tsp
Decision Tree Step 2?
1 L
36. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Glucotrol
glucocorticoids
Aspirin
1 ml
37. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
Supine
Gardasil vaccine
Isotonic
bacteriostatic
38. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
Lithotomy
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
morphine
39. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
Thalamus Lesion
Superficial thrombophlebitis
antidote foe coumadin
vasoconstrictor
40. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext
Respiratory acidosis
inserting an NG tube
Nursing care during IV infusions
autonomic dysreflexia
41. 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 -
burns Stage IV
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
butorphanol tartrate
alsalva manuever
42. Motor dysphasia
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43. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
Metabolic alkalosis
NSAIDS
Low - Fowler's
44. 2 pt
metformin (Glucophage).
single voided urine specimen
1 qt
Narcan or Noloxene
45. Calcium Gluconate
PEP
Pons lesion
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
Decision Tree Step 4?
46. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
1 kg
Regular insulin
Spread of Infection
bacteriacidal
47. 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
alsalva manuever
foley catheter(woman)
enema
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
48. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Cardiogenic Shock
1 pt
African Americans
valium
49. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document
gastroenteritis
foley catheter(woman)
Medications for perioperative
Circulatory overload
50. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
parasthesia
Acetonuria
dexamethasone
Bolus feeding