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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. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
first sign of narcotic OD
epilepsy
Lantus
when mixing insulins
2. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
eye meds(opthalmic)
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Cooling blanket
Shock
3. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Amnesia
Sim's
Metabolic acidosis
ethical
4. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
Internal capsule lesion
Glucotrol
Hypokalemia
Spinal anesthetic
5. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden
NG tube
Regular insulin
causes of hypoglycemia
1 lb
6. Calcium Gluconate
Epidural anesthetic
inserting an NG tube
inflammation
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
7. 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 ___.
Prone
medically controlled coma
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
bilirubin
8. 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
Isotonic
CVL
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
9. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
epilepsy
infiltration r/t IV
Aldosterone
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
10. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea
off
Cheyenne Strokes
sacs (or pockets)
opiate
11. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Hypovolemic shock
epilepsy
1 ft
Glucotrol
12. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
Amnesia
Reed - Sternberg cell
Diffusion
lanolin
13. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -
neurologic symptoms
thrombocytopenia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Hypernatremia
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.
thrombocytopenic purpura
sub - q injections
nephrotoxicity
Gardasil vaccine
15. Up and back
Prone
CVL
narrow spectrum
ear meds/adult
16. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process
thrombocytopenia
Lantus
sickling
butorphanol tartrate
17. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
Choluria
Bacteremia
leukemia
6 rights of medication administration
18. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
Ego integrity Vs despair
1 ft
milliliter
ototoxicity
19. Decreases RR
Splenic Sequestration
Hypovolemic shock
morphine
neurologic symptoms
20. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
Hemophilia
phenelzine sulfate
gaze palsy
NPH
21. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long
CVL
On
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
22. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
larger to smaller
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
tetracycline
23. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Respiratory acidosis
Ego integrity Vs despair
Catapres
septicemia
24. To move AWAY from midline
Ankyloses
nitroglycerin
Abduction
Medications for perioperative
25. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.
sliding scale
bilirubin
Metabolic acidosis
Low - Fowler's
26. Reverses effects of other narcotics
Sim's
ethical
Negligence
Narcan or Noloxene
27. Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT
smaller to larger
Isotonic
Splenic Sequestration
28. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
Loss of bone density
antidote for heparin
inflammation
Spinal anesthetic
29. Vitamin k
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
alsalva manuever
antidote foe coumadin
edema
30. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
emphysema
Aspirin
narrow spectrum
gaze palsy
31. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.
HPV
Catapres
Addison's Disease
traumatic brain injury
32. Bile in urine
Choluria
Malpractice
first sign of narcotic OD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
33. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
suctioning
Metabolic alkalosis
Circulatory overload
leukemia
34. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
general anesthesia
Aldosterone
deltoid muscle
valium
35. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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36. 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
septicemia
when on digoxin
Blood pressure
37. 60 gtt
air embolus
1 tsp
side effects of barbituates
Shock
38. Suffocation
eye meds(opthalmic)
Low - Fowler's
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Asphyxia
39. 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.
Sponge bath
Reed - Sternberg cell
foley cath(male)
leukemia
40. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co
sliding scale
broad spectrum
Hyponatremia
Reed - Sternberg cell
41. Infection
suctioning
when on steriods watch for
Ego integrity Vs despair
Regular insulin
42. 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.
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Epidural anesthetic
Osmosis
43. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
1000mg
Decision Tree Step 4?
Medications for perioperative
44. Has regular insulin in it already
NPH
Loss of bone density
Spinal anesthetic
Hemophilia
45. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
1 ml
nephrotoxicity
drip rate
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
46. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
bicarbonate
fluid congestion
heart failure
47. 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
Narcan or Noloxene
Change in mental status and confusion
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Glucotrol
48. 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
foley catheter(woman)
Aplastic Crisis
Local cold
topical agents
49. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
Lantus
endometriosis
sudafed
lithium toxicity
50. 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
diverticular disease
Nursing care during IV infusions
stool testing
Sim's