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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. 6 oz.
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Restraints
1 teacup
enema
2. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex
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3. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
Cheyenne Strokes
Acetonuria
suctioning
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
4. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
standard precautions
Cooling blanket
urine
epidural
5. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
Addisonian crisis
Bacteremia
metformin (Glucophage).
when mixing insulins
6. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.
Ego integrity Vs despair
heart failure
Acetaminophen
Aldosterone
7. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
Narcan or Noloxene
glucocorticoids
Humulog
transdermal meds
8. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
heart failure
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Acetaminophen
Logrolling
9. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3
'silent'
Hypovolemic shock
thrombocytopenic purpura
pernicious anemia
10. 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.
Reed - Sternberg cell
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
smaller to larger
11. 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
Bacteremia
fleets enema
Addison disease
suctioning
12. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.
before surgery the pt. should stop using
platelets
burns Stage IV
Sickle Cell Crisis
13. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
diverticular disease
suctioning
Immediate Post - Op Care
sickling
14. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
hypertension
Catapres
Cardiogenic Shock
15. Pain relievers r/t opium
opiate
1 tsp
vasoconstrictor
sub - q injections
16. Right
administer 2L O2 when
wet to dry dressing
larger to smaller
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
17. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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18. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea
burns Stage I
Air embolism
Decision Tree Step 3?
Cheyenne Strokes
19. 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
hypertension
phlebitis r/t IV
Cooling blanket
estrogen and progestin
20. Aspirin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
continuous feeding tube(pump)
polycythemia vera
Ego integrity Vs despair
21. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
estrogen and progestin
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Metabolic acidosis
22. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
midbrain syndrome
Narcotic analgesics
acute appendicitis
nitroglycerin
23. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
air embolus
checking NG tube placement
Immediate Post - Op Care
Hypotonic
24. Reverses effects of other narcotics
Catapres
Sim's
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Narcan or Noloxene
25. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
Hemophilia
homonymous hemianopsia
NPH
Immediate Post - Op Care
26. 60 gtt
side effects of barbituates
gaze palsy
1 tsp
Regular insulin
27. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Hemophilia
Adduction
Catapres
28. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
death
gastroenteritis
ear meds/3 and over
29. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
transdermal patch
High - Fowler's
death
1 qt
30. To move AWAY from midline
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Parinaud's syndrome
Abduction
administer 2L O2 when
31. Act on local tissue
phenazopyridine
1 ft
topical agents
Aplastic Crisis
32. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
Precentral gyrus lesion
Metabolic alkalosis
diabetes insipidus
estrogen and progestin
33. 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
Addison's Disease
heparin/lovanox
hypoxia
Regular insulin
34. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
platelets
broad spectrum
Aspirin
carbon dioxide levels
35. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
suctioning
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
1 L
African Americans
36. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
sliding scale
Addison disease
Metabolic alkalosis
Addisonian crisis
37. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Aldosterone
bacteriacidal
Abduction
38. 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
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Semi - Fowler's
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
alsalva manuever
39. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
homonymous hemianopsia
Bacteremia
Inderal
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
40. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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41. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
ethical
ted hose
Medications for perioperative
burns Stage IV
42. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
burns Stage III
Humulog
s/sx of hypoglycemia
NSAIDS
43. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.
wet to dry dressing
Cheyenne Strokes
bilirubin
when mixing insulins
44. Dermatologic
lanolin
death
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Respiratory alkalosis
45. 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
s/sx of hyperglycemia
midbrain syndrome
systemic hypoxia
Hyponatremia
46. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
nitroglycerin
Wheel Chair Positioning
Hyponatremia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
47. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
death
deltoid muscle
Na+
48. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Infiltration
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
wet to dry dressings
49. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water
Hypernatremia
NSAIDS
1 ml
Hyperkalemia
50. Protamine sulfate
wet to dry dressing
HRT
thrombocytopenia
antidote for heparin