SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
NCLEX General
Start Test
Study First
Subjects
:
nclex
,
health-sciences
,
nursing
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. 1 tsp
Lithotomy
Atrophy
transdermal meds
120 gtts of water
2. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
Cooling blanket
side effects of barbituates
African Americans
estrogen and progestin
3. Monitor K+
autonomic dysreflexia
Dehydration
Blood Gas Values
when on lasix
4. 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
Wheel Chair Positioning
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Logrolling
Superficial thrombophlebitis
5. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
depression
metformin (Glucophage).
Aspirin
Metabolic alkalosis
6. 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
dexamethasone
Air embolism
narrow spectrum
septicemia
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 ___.
Negligence
Glucotrol
medically controlled coma
phlebitis
8. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant
Choluria
hypertension
health screening
What is the Guaiac Test?
9. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
1 ml
ear meds/3 and over
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
hypoxia
10. 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
Logrolling
Inderal
'silent'
stool testing
11. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
Malpractice
1 pinch
Bacteremia
NPH
12. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
Osmotic pressure
1 pinch
PEP
hypoxia
13. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering
Cooling blanket
lithium toxicity
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
medically controlled coma
14. Right
larger to smaller
Osmotic pressure
epidural
nitroglycerin
15. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Sterile Field
foley catheter(woman)
16. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden
Malpractice
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
causes of hypoglycemia
Bacteremia
17. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.
tube feeding
urine
infiltration r/t IV
Basal ganglia lesion
18. Gloves - mask - gown
Immediate Post - Op Care
Wheel Chair Positioning
Insulin
off
19. To slow formation of scar tissue
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
ted hose
rotate injection sites
cleansing enema
20. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie
carbon dioxide levels
infiltration r/t IV
Patient controlled analgesia
glucocorticoids
21. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
depressant
gastroenteritis
Decision Tree Step 4?
air embolus
22. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry
Dehydration
nitroglycerin
Osmosis
topical agents
23. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
gaze palsy
burns Stage IV
Hypernatremia
MDI
24. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
Risk Factors for operations
death
captopril
when on digoxin
25. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
hypertension
HPV
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
medically controlled coma
26. Promotes circulation
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Side - lying
Decision Tree Step 4?
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
27. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
Side - lying
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Decision Tree Step 4?
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
28. Acetone in urine
ear meds/ 3 and under
Air embolism
foley catheter(woman)
Acetonuria
29. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.
impaired asbsorption
bacteriacidal
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
platelets
30. Left
smaller to larger
Registered Nurse
NPH
Patient controlled analgesia
31. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Basal ganglia lesion
Local cold
Respiratory alkalosis
Shock
32. 60 gtt
glucocorticoids
narrow spectrum
when on steriods watch for
1 tsp
33. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Semi - Fowler's
lasix
ethical
34. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
narrow spectrum
causes of hyperglycemia
oil retention enema
35. Able to kill bacteria
bacteriacidal
nitroglycerin
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
traumatic brain injury
36. Painful - tissue engorgement
burns Stage IV
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Hyperkalemia
37. Receptive dysphasia
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
parasthesia
nitroglycerin
38. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
catheter embolus
NG tube
1 lb
phlebitis
39. Total suppression of urine
Anuria
side effects of barbituates
narrow spectrum
sliding scale
40. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
Parinaud's syndrome
suctioning
acute appendicitis
antidote foe coumadin
41. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery
Warning
: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in
/var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php
on line
183
42. 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
when on digoxin
Cardiogenic Shock
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Circulatory overload
43. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
Shock
Glucotrol
sub - q injections
burns Stage I
44. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a
Changes during aging
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Respiratory alkalosis
nitroglycerin
45. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair
Spinal anesthetic
glossitis
Wheel Chair Positioning
Humulog
46. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
Cl
tube feeding
CVL
bacteriostatic
47. Bile in urine
Loss of bone density
when on digoxin
Change in mental status and confusion
Choluria
48. Has regular insulin in it already
1 qt
Logrolling
NPH
Pel Epstein fever
49. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
homonymous hemianopsia
RACE
vasoconstrictor
Decision Tree Step 2?
50. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.
Restraints
Hemophilia
glucocorticoids
Bethanechol (Urecholine)