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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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1. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
wet to dry dressing
butorphanol tartrate
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
valium
2. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Basal ganglia lesion
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Glucotrol
3. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
catheter embolus
drip rate
Prone
ear meds/adult
4. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
Spinal anesthetic
ear meds/adult
NPH
wet to dry dressings
5. Aspirin
Hyperkalemia
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Nursing assistant
Addison disease
6. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
Diffusion
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Negligence
burns Stage I
7. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Aldosterone
Superficial thrombophlebitis
enema
valium
8. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
neurologic symptoms
Addisonian crisis
ataxia
Parinaud's syndrome
9. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
ataxia
Aldosterone
Sim's
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
10. Decreases RR
morphine
homonymous hemianopsia
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
PEP
11. Right
fluid congestion
larger to smaller
prilosec
K+
12. 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
Internal capsule lesion
Isotonic
Wheel Chair Positioning
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
13. 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
continuous feeding tube(pump)
cathartic
Cl
Superficial thrombophlebitis
14. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction
continuous feeding tube(pump)
suctioning
stool testing
1 ft
15. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
off
What is the Guaiac Test?
Immediate Post - Op Care
Choluria
16. Look at all options as true/false
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17. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues
tube feeding
nephrotoxicity
metformin (Glucophage).
homonymous hemianopsia
18. Narcotic
platelets
morphine
glucocorticoids
checking NG tube placement
19. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Blood Gas Values
bicarbonate
CVL
midbrain syndrome
20. Protamine sulfate
antidote for heparin
foley cath(male)
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
hypertension
21. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
morphine
phlebitis
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
22. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
Blood Gas Values
retrovirus
HRT
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
23. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
Hypokalemia
Sponge bath
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
Medications for perioperative
24. 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
most insulins
Shock
1 pt
digitalis
25. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
sudafed
Spinal anesthetic
Logrolling
standard precautions
26. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
pernicious anemia
sudafed
Adduction
Air embolism
27. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
Trendelenburg
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Changes during aging
death
28. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
polycythemia vera
Local cold
most insulins
29. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia
nthelminthic enema
endometriosis
Internal capsule lesion
metformin (Glucophage).
30. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.
standard precautions
narrow spectrum
pernicious anemia
Intradermal injections
31. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
tamoxifen
1 qt
ischemia
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
32. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.
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33. 135 - 145 mEq/l
Na+
acute appendicitis
Hypertonic
fleets enema
34. Meds used to treat constipation
phlebitis
cathartic
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
1 ml
35. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
burns Stage I
midbrain syndrome
fluid congestion
36. 22 - 29 mEq/l
bicarbonate
first sign of narcotic OD
CVL
nitroglycerin
37. 85 - 115 mEq/l
Cl
inserting an NG tube
Malpractice
midbrain syndrome
38. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
dramamine
Changes during aging
Basal ganglia lesion
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
39. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
heparin/lovanox
herpes
1 pt
dramamine
40. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
K+
nephrotoxicity
dexamethasone
41. Wasting
Atrophy
cathartic
quickest absorption
Inderal
42. 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
before surgery the pt. should stop using
nitroglycerin
Nursing care during IV infusions
pernicious anemia
43. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
MDI
Cheyenne Strokes
inflammation
infiltration r/t IV
44. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
endometriosis
causes of hypoglycemia
Acetaminophen
wet to dry dressings
45. Straight back
On
ear meds/3 and over
Immediate Post - Op Care
health risk appraisal
46. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
Asphyxia
catheter embolus
ear meds/3 and over
47. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).
dermatitis
Amnesia
ear meds/adult
morphine
48. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2
Risk Factors for operations
dry sterile dressing
Shock
Pel Epstein fever
49. 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)
estrogen and progestin
Infiltration
gastroenteritis
Isotonic
50. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
health risk appraisal
Spinal anesthetic
glucocorticoids
administer 2L O2 when