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NCLEX General
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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 -
s/sx of hyperglycemia
inserting an NG tube
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
inflammation
2. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
ataxia
Nursing assistant
checking NG tube placement
causes of hyperglycemia
3. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
urine
antidote foe coumadin
valium
4. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
carbon dioxide levels
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
death
Immediate Post - Op Care
5. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.
Ego integrity Vs despair
Spinal anesthetic
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Wheel Chair Positioning
6. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
drip rate
Spinal anesthetic
sudafed
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
7. Motor dysphasia
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8. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d
ear meds/adult
tetracycline
Gardasil vaccine
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
9. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod
bicarbonate
tetracycline
glucocorticoids
Logrolling
10. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
Semi - Fowler's
Spinal anesthetic
deltoid muscle
hypoxia
11. 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
1 teacup
Glucotrol
Air embolism
alsalva manuever
12. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
prilosec
Local cold
Blood Gas Values
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
13. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
pernicious anemia
Ankyloses
Side - lying
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
14. 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
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Risk Factors for operations
foley catheter(woman)
Cooling blanket
15. 135 - 145 mEq/l
Insulin
Decision Tree Step 4?
Na+
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
16. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
gastroenteritis
fleets enema
parasthesia
Regular insulin
17. Inflammation and pain
dexamethasone
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
topical agents
18. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
wet to dry dressing
Atrophy
pernicious anemia
Hypovolemic shock
19. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
bacteriacidal
milliliter
Superficial thrombophlebitis
oil retention enema
20. Generalized infection throughout body
Bolus feeding
broad spectrum
6 rights of medication administration
septicemia
21. Pain relievers r/t opium
Spinal anesthetic
burns Stage II
opiate
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
22. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
thrombocytopenia
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
epilepsy
23. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
MDI
Cl
Spinal anesthetic
infiltration r/t IV
24. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness
Reed - Sternberg cell
burns Stage I
ted hose
1 T
25. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
bilirubin
phlebitis
nitroglycerin
s/sx of hypoglycemia
26. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing
glucocorticoids
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Dehydration
inserting an NG tube
27. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
1 T
Addison's Disease
tube feeding
emphysema
28. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Aplastic Crisis
Bacteremia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
African Americans
29. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.
septicemia
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
phlebitis r/t IV
Restraints
30. Retards bacteria growth
leukemia
Metabolic acidosis
PEP
bacteriostatic
31. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
parasthesia
nthelminthic enema
Immediate Post - Op Care
suctioning
32. 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
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Respiratory acidosis
sacs (or pockets)
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
33. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
antidote foe coumadin
suctioning
Medications for perioperative
foley cath(male)
34. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
Supine
catheter embolus
Ego integrity Vs despair
thrombocytopenic purpura
35. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
continuous feeding tube(pump)
1 pinch
homonymous hemianopsia
antidote foe coumadin
36. Aspirin
quickest absorption
before surgery the pt. should stop using
phenelzine sulfate
Wheel Chair Positioning
37. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
1 lb
Thalamus Lesion
sacs (or pockets)
Respiratory acidosis
38. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
Sponge bath
Inderal
Isotonic
autonomic dysreflexia
39. Decreases RR
septicemia
Dehydration
morphine
Blood pressure
40. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
inserting an NG tube
glossitis
NPH
Humulog
41. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
Catapres
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
6 rights of medication administration
milliliter
42. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering
tamoxifen
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
Pons lesion
Cooling blanket
43. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.
depression
herpes
Pons lesion
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
44. Hormone Replacement Therapy
rotate injection sites
HRT
causes of hyperglycemia
Insulin
45. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
cleansing enema
Broca's area lesion
Blood Gas Values
Osmosis
46. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
CVL
infiltration r/t IV
tube feeding
Superficial thrombophlebitis
47. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
Blood pressure
Nursing care during IV infusions
sub - q injections
continuous feeding tube(pump)
48. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
prilosec
smaller to larger
RACE
Acetonuria
49. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
Spinal anesthetic
ted hose
burns Stage III
acute appendicitis
50. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
narrow spectrum
transdermal patch
Ankyloses