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NCLEX General
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Subjects
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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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1. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
Ego integrity Vs despair
homonymous hemianopsia
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
phlebitis
2. 135 - 145 mEq/l
Decison Tree Step 5?
Hypokalemia
Na+
depression
3. 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
hypertension
1 tsp
What is the Guaiac Test?
4. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
Thalamus Lesion
nthelminthic enema
Respiratory alkalosis
health risk appraisal
5. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Hypertonic
ethical
health screening
6. 1000 g
1 kg
ataxia
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Circulatory overload
7. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
epidural
ataxia
herpes
Addisonian crisis
8. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
Adduction
inflammation
Nursing assistant
1000mg
9. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
Prone
glossitis
sacs (or pockets)
Modified Trendelenburg
10. To slow formation of scar tissue
rotate injection sites
antidote foe coumadin
ted hose
Occipital Lobe Lesion
11. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Supine
Metabolic alkalosis
medically controlled coma
Hypovolemic shock
12. 1 tsp
Trendelenburg
1 pinch
120 gtts of water
MDI
13. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
dramamine
Immediate Post - Op Care
eye ointments
African Americans
14. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.
platelets
Decision Tree Step 4?
Humulog
Catapres
15. 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
metered dose inhaler
Hyponatremia
1 lb
lanolin
16. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
metformin (Glucophage).
smaller to larger
herpes
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
17. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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18. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Aspirin
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
burns Stage IV
19. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
fleets enema
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
death
Diffusion
20. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
nitroglycerin
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Choluria
fleets enema
21. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
Bacteremia
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
larger to smaller
side effects of barbituates
22. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
medically controlled coma
inflammation
Pineal gland Lesion
single voided urine specimen
23. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect
Narcotic analgesics
African Americans
Bolus feeding
Hypertonic
24. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
Isotonic
urine
bilirubin
Broca's area lesion
25. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
Decision Tree Step 4?
sliding scale
Immediate Post - Op Care
heart failure
26. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
lanolin
septicemia
bicarbonate
quickest absorption
27. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
diabetes insipidus
homonymous hemianopsia
Cl
Trendelenburg
28. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
Decision Tree Step 2?
causes of hyperglycemia
Metabolic alkalosis
heart failure
29. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res
antidote foe coumadin
Inderal
Shock
inserting an NG tube
30. Infection
Parinaud's syndrome
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Na+
when on steriods watch for
31. 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.
bacteriacidal
hypertension
Logrolling
smaller to larger
32. Increases heart rate
Lithotomy
Negligence
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Pineal gland Lesion
33. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
Basal ganglia lesion
Metabolic alkalosis
heparin/lovanox
side effects of barbituates
34. 1cc
glucocorticoids
1 ml
Prone
impaired asbsorption
35. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
phenazopyridine
epilepsy
Addison disease
Patient controlled analgesia
36. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Hemophilia
Reed - Sternberg cell
37. Vitamin k
heart failure
antidote foe coumadin
when on steriods watch for
Restraints
38. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Aspirin
ted hose
nthelminthic enema
39. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Metabolic alkalosis
epilepsy
depressant
Hemophilia
40. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
systemic hypoxia
Respiratory acidosis
1 L
Reed - Sternberg cell
41. Motor dysphasia
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42. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
health risk appraisal
Spinal anesthetic
bicarbonate
inflammation
43. Has regular insulin in it already
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Glucotrol
ted hose
NPH
44. 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
gaze palsy
Acetonuria
African Americans
45. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
tube feeding
Regular insulin
causes of hypoglycemia
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
46. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
morphine
Cardiogenic Shock
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Supine
47. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Respiratory acidosis
Bolus feeding
Diffusion
48. Dermatologic
lanolin
Decison Tree Step 5?
1000mg
Dehydration
49. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
Aplastic Crisis
nephrotoxicity
Hypernatremia
ethical
50. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery
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