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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. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






2. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






3. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






4. 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






5. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






6. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






7. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






8. 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






9. 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.






10. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin






11. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






12. 2 pt






13. Infection






14. 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






15. 12 in.






16. May occur when changing bags - opening line






17. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






18. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






19. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






20. Decision maker b. Can do complex procedures c. Can give medications via all routes that nurses can give meds d. Is best person for teaching e. Coordinates care f. Performs admission assessments






21. 16 oz






22. 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






23. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






24. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






25. 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)






26. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






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






28. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering






29. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






30. Act on local tissue






31. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






32. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






33. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






34. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






35. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






36. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






37. Gloves - mask - gown






38. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






39. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






40. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






41. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






42. Vitamin k






43. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






44. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






45. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






46. Constrict blood vessels






47. 85 - 115 mEq/l






48. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






49. 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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50. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams