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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. Dermatologic






2. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






3. 0.45 kg






4. Infection






5. 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 -






6. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






7. 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






8. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis






9. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






10. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






11. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






12. Decision maker b. Can do complex procedures c. Can give medications via all routes that nurses can give meds d. Is best person for teaching e. Coordinates care f. Performs admission assessments






13. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






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






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






16. 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






17. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






18. 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






19. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






20. Reverses effects of other narcotics






21. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






22. Wasting






23. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






24. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






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






26. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






27. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






28. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






29. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






30. 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






31. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






32. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






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






34. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






35. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






36. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P






37. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






38. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






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






40. 60 gtt






41. 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






42. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






43. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






44. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






45. Monitor K+






46. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






47. 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






48. May occur when changing bags - opening line






49. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






50. Only insulin that can be given IV