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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. 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
diabetes mellitus (DM)
heparin/lovanox
nitroglycerin
autonomic dysreflexia
2. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
single voided urine specimen
Nursing assistant
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
3. Parinaud's syndrome.
Isotonic
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
septicemia
Na+
4. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
Pel Epstein fever
Metabolic alkalosis
side effects of barbituates
NPH
5. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe
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6. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
1 lb
gaze palsy
Aldosterone
7. 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.
Heat
emphysema
traumatic brain injury
depression
8. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
metformin (Glucophage).
Occipital Lobe Lesion
gastroenteritis
Humulog
9. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing
Sickle Cell Crisis
hypertension
Intradermal injections
Spinal anesthetic
10. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
ear meds/adult
Choluria
Catapres
prilosec
11. Right
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Addisonian crisis
larger to smaller
transdermal patch
12. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea
phenelzine sulfate
Informed consent
Cheyenne Strokes
Changes during aging
13. 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
eye ointments
dry sterile dressing
Change in mental status and confusion
Dehydration
14. 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
sudafed
Aldosterone
Air embolism
septicemia
15. 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
Immediate Post - Op Care
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
16. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
phlebitis
Lithotomy
17. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Sim's
milliliter
Thalamus Lesion
18. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Cl
Cardiogenic Shock
African Americans
Circulatory overload
19. 1cc
nephrotoxicity
Medications for perioperative
gaze palsy
1 ml
20. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.
air embolus
bicarbonate
Aspirin
hypertension
21. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
general anesthesia
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
midbrain syndrome
Respiratory alkalosis
22. 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
Lithotomy
IM meds
Thalamus Lesion
CVL
23. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re
nephrotoxicity
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Negligence
Epidural anesthetic
24. 6 oz.
medically controlled coma
1 teacup
nthelminthic enema
TB testing
25. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's
s/sx of hypoglycemia
oil retention enema
Decision Tree Step 3?
single voided urine specimen
26. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues
Risk Factors for operations
hypertension
metformin (Glucophage).
topical agents
27. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Diffusion
estrogen and progestin
Supine
28. O2 sat is less than 93
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
1 ml
administer 2L O2 when
Intradermal injections
29. Hormone Replacement Therapy
dermatitis
HRT
Local cold
smaller to larger
30. 2 pt
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Intradermal injections
1 qt
Ego integrity Vs despair
31. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
Addison disease
most insulins
Loss of bone density
HRT
32. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
MDI
retrovirus
polycythemia vera
Acetaminophen
33. Common for debriding
Blood pressure
1 pt
wet to dry dressing
bilirubin
34. Increases heart rate
Regular insulin
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Heat
enema
35. Promotes circulation
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
'silent'
Respiratory acidosis
Cheyenne Strokes
36. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
phlebitis
Lantus
Informed consent
Splenic Sequestration
37. 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
depressant
epidural
lithium toxicity
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
38. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.
epidural
bilirubin
Reed - Sternberg cell
narrow spectrum
39. Only insulin that can be given IV
Regular insulin
Local cold
Air embolism
Medications for perioperative
40. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
NPH
Respiratory alkalosis
urine
catheter embolus
41. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations
when mixing insulins
Intradermal injections
enema
Osmotic pressure
42. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
Modified Trendelenburg
Metabolic acidosis
single voided urine specimen
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
43. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis
ear meds/ 3 and under
Inderal
Acetonuria
Cardiogenic Shock
44. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Aspirin
Atrophy
Dehydration
Pineal gland Lesion
45. 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.
lasix
Epidural anesthetic
Superficial thrombophlebitis
milliliter
46. Receptive dysphasia
polycythemia vera
leukemia
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Sterile Field
47. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
herpes
suctioning
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Regular insulin
48. To move AWAY from midline
Anuria
Lithotomy
dexamethasone
Abduction
49. 85 - 115 mEq/l
Cl
Informed consent
gaze palsy
Metabolic alkalosis
50. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.
1 pinch
prilosec
ototoxicity
Aplastic Crisis