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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. Calcium Gluconate
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
lithium toxicity
dermatitis
Logrolling
2. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
burns Stage IV
Heat
diverticular disease
Metabolic acidosis
3. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
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4. Aspirin
Adduction
IM meds
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Choluria
5. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
ataxia
Risk Factors for operations
Broca's area lesion
Metabolic acidosis
6. May occur when changing bags - opening line
air embolus
Circulatory overload
CVL
prilosec
7. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
eye ointments
rotate injection sites
Decision Tree Step 2?
8. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing
Air embolism
captopril
Nursing care during IV infusions
Hypovolemic shock
9. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
Blood pressure
glossitis
Low - Fowler's
Osmotic pressure
10. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
phlebitis
Lithotomy
deltoid muscle
11. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
Gardasil vaccine
homonymous hemianopsia
Acetonuria
ataxia
12. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
Respiratory acidosis
Splenic Sequestration
antidote foe coumadin
ted hose
13. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -
sickling
butorphanol tartrate
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Circulatory overload
14. 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
Circulatory overload
Diffusion
Acetaminophen
Change in mental status and confusion
15. 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.
deltoid muscle
midbrain syndrome
when on lasix
Epidural anesthetic
16. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
septicemia
Blood Gas Values
ted hose
CVL
17. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
NG tube
Nursing assistant
bilirubin
18. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Sickle Cell Crisis
sacs (or pockets)
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
19. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Hemophilia
NG tube
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
20. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
Abduction
Decision Tree Step 4?
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
21. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Hypovolemic shock
valium
cleansing enema
22. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
Hypokalemia
NG tube
sickling
bacteriacidal
23. Common for debriding
Hemophilia
Epidural anesthetic
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
wet to dry dressing
24. 1/8 tsp
phenazopyridine
septicemia
1 pinch
120 gtts of water
25. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
gastroenteritis
tamoxifen
6 rights of medication administration
Hyponatremia
26. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
ted hose
first sign of narcotic OD
Osmosis
27. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Side - lying
phlebitis
Hypernatremia
28. 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
CVL
Decision Tree Step 4?
Bolus feeding
Restraints
29. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
Modified Trendelenburg
120 gtts of water
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Circulatory overload
30. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
lasix
antidote foe coumadin
Logrolling
1 qt
31. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
acute appendicitis
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
nitroglycerin
Hemophilia
32. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
TB testing
ear meds/3 and over
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
33. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Trendelenburg
when on lasix
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
34. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
Lantus
causes of hyperglycemia
Cooling blanket
traumatic brain injury
35. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage
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36. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
causes of hypoglycemia
when on digoxin
morphine
ataxia
37. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid
dry sterile dressing
hypoxia
Sickle Cell Crisis
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
38. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
drip rate
gaze palsy
Osmosis
Amnesia
39. 1 g
sub - q injections
administer 2L O2 when
1000mg
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
40. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
single voided urine specimen
CVL
first sign of narcotic OD
41. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
death
eye ointments
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Pineal gland Lesion
42. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host
Change in mental status and confusion
Spread of Infection
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Jacksonian seizures
43. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Blood Gas Values
TB testing
edema
44. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Immediate Post - Op Care
NG tube
sterile wound irrigation
45. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
carbon dioxide levels
Restraints
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
46. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
CVL
hypertension
retrovirus
Na+
47. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.
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48. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.
Supine
emphysema
drip rate
Jacksonian seizures
49. Promotes circulation
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
ear meds/3 and over
polydipsia
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
50. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss
foley catheter(woman)
when on steriods watch for
pentamidine isethionate
Supine