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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. 12 in.
milliliter
1 ft
cleansing enema
Respiratory acidosis
2. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
leukemia
Medications for perioperative
Basal ganglia lesion
Thalamus Lesion
3. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
autonomic dysreflexia
Local cold
2.2lbs.
Occipital Lobe Lesion
4. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
Superficial thrombophlebitis
continuous feeding tube(pump)
parasthesia
foley catheter(woman)
5. 1 g
pernicious anemia
1000mg
ear meds/3 and over
Changes during aging
6. Infection
impaired asbsorption
morphine
when on steriods watch for
edema
7. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
metformin (Glucophage).
catheter embolus
Glucotrol
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
8. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
antidote for heparin
Regular insulin
wet to dry dressing
Splenic Sequestration
9. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
lasix
emphysema
septicemia
Addisonian crisis
10. Painful - tissue engorgement
Metabolic acidosis
Spinal anesthetic
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Acetonuria
11. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu
PEP
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Cl
NPH
12. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma
K+
wet to dry dressings
Pel Epstein fever
burns Stage IV
13. 22 - 29 mEq/l
Circulatory overload
bicarbonate
Cl
continuous feeding tube(pump)
14. Slows down mental/physical processes
Asphyxia
Sim's
depressant
morphine
15. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Spread of Infection
eye meds(opthalmic)
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Hyperkalemia
16. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
when mixing insulins
broad spectrum
sterile wound irrigation
Shock
17. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
single voided urine specimen
oil retention enema
Metabolic acidosis
Blood Gas Values
18. 2 pt
Immediate Post - Op Care
Cheyenne Strokes
1 qt
ischemia
19. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.
pentamidine isethionate
Patient controlled analgesia
Decison Tree Step 5?
1 pinch
20. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
enema
Bacteremia
Superficial thrombophlebitis
bilirubin
21. Salicylates - NSAIDs
Asphyxia
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
polycythemia vera
Heat
22. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.
health screening
leukemia
Catapres
Shock
23. Cardiotonic
wet to dry dressing
digitalis
drip rate
Narcan or Noloxene
24. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
Pons lesion
NPH
stool testing
nitroglycerin
25. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
retrovirus
lanolin
catheter embolus
Malpractice
26. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.
deltoid muscle
nephrotoxicity
parasthesia
alsalva manuever
27. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
Narcotic analgesics
systemic hypoxia
stool testing
Metabolic acidosis
28. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change
Aplastic Crisis
estrogen and progestin
Air embolism
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
29. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
CVL
epilepsy
Modified Trendelenburg
endometriosis
30. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
NG tube
sub - q injections
wet to dry dressings
edema
31. Parinaud's syndrome.
Decison Tree Step 5?
Spinal anesthetic
NSAIDS
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
32. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
administer 2L O2 when
continuous feeding tube(pump)
most insulins
butorphanol tartrate
33. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
morphine
Cheyenne Strokes
foley cath(male)
34. Down and back
eye meds(opthalmic)
ear meds/ 3 and under
Malpractice
Regular insulin
35. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
thrombocytopenia
NG tube
acute appendicitis
36. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
Immediate Post - Op Care
Sim's
Logrolling
general anesthesia
37. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Cardiogenic Shock
traumatic brain injury
Medications for perioperative
Ankyloses
38. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Respiratory alkalosis
Pel Epstein fever
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
sterile wound irrigation
39. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure
cathartic
Catapres
nitroglycerin
alsalva manuever
40. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.
gaze palsy
bilirubin
aspirin toxicity
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
41. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert
depression
Side - lying
opiate
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
42. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
Decision Tree Step 3?
Patient controlled analgesia
estrogen and progestin
Loss of bone density
43. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
bicarbonate
ototoxicity
Blood Gas Values
1000mg
44. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
NSAIDS
Circulatory overload
Sterile Field
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
45. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
Nursing assistant
NG tube
general anesthesia
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
46. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Cl
dermatitis
sub - q injections
47. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm
Trendelenburg
Restraints
homonymous hemianopsia
nitroglycerin
48. 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
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Decision Tree Step 2?
single voided urine specimen
Adduction
49. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
systemic hypoxia
burns Stage IV
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
larger to smaller
50. Stiff joints
transdermal meds
Ankyloses
Blood Gas Values
Cl