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NCLEX General

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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. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






2. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






3. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






4. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






5. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






6. Calcium Gluconate






7. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






8. 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






9. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






10. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






11. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






12. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






13. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






14. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






15. Up and back






16. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






17. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






18. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






19. Decreases RR






20. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






21. 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






22. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






23. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






24. To move AWAY from midline






25. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






26. Reverses effects of other narcotics






27. Hormone Replacement Therapy






28. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






29. Vitamin k






30. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






31. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.






32. Bile in urine






33. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






34. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






35. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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36. 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






37. 60 gtt






38. Suffocation






39. 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.






40. 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






41. Infection






42. 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.






43. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






44. Has regular insulin in it already






45. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






46. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'






47. 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






48. 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






49. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






50. 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