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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. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Reed - Sternberg cell
general anesthesia
Intradermal injections
2. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Humulog
Pineal gland Lesion
NSAIDS
HRT
3. 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
Anuria
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Acetonuria
Shock
4. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present
Asphyxia
transdermal meds
topical agents
lithium toxicity
5. 1/8 tsp
1 pinch
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Gardasil vaccine
burns Stage IV
6. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
broad spectrum
Humulog
Aplastic Crisis
Thalamus Lesion
7. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
Acetonuria
captopril
inserting an NG tube
Local cold
8. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
Risk Factors for operations
enema
Hypovolemic shock
tetracycline
9. Meds used to treat constipation
Cl
Narcotic analgesics
suctioning
cathartic
10. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
ethical
1 ml
edema
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
11. Bile in urine
Choluria
Heat
Na+
morphine
12. 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
Spread of Infection
epilepsy
Pel Epstein fever
Superficial thrombophlebitis
13. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
eye ointments
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Abduction
14. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
when on digoxin
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Blood Gas Values
eye meds(opthalmic)
15. Narcotic
oil retention enema
morphine
Patient controlled analgesia
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
16. Down and back
ear meds/ 3 and under
smaller to larger
Ego integrity Vs despair
burns Stage IV
17. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Metabolic alkalosis
polydipsia
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Asphyxia
18. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
1 lb
nitroglycerin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Insulin
19. Retards bacteria growth
bacteriostatic
Air embolism
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Trendelenburg
20. 85 - 115 mEq/l
Cl
traumatic brain injury
Blood pressure
Respiratory acidosis
21. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant
What is the Guaiac Test?
lasix
enema
Abduction
22. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
nephrotoxicity
K+
Circulatory overload
23. 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
Thalamus Lesion
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Low - Fowler's
digitalis
24. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
causes of hypoglycemia
Decision Tree Step 4?
wet to dry dressing
prilosec
25. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
first sign of narcotic OD
dramamine
Lantus
ototoxicity
26. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
single voided urine specimen
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Spinal anesthetic
27. 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
suctioning
Thalamus Lesion
Respiratory alkalosis
Sickle Cell Crisis
28. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
health screening
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Acetonuria
nthelminthic enema
29. 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
standard precautions
Superficial thrombophlebitis
beefy red tongue
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
30. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
Respiratory acidosis
Sponge bath
epidural
standard precautions
31. Atb
Low - Fowler's
septicemia
tetracycline
Epidural anesthetic
32. Postexposure protocol
Gardasil vaccine
PEP
Malpractice
1 kg
33. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Change in mental status and confusion
Aldosterone
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Shock
34. 22 - 29 mEq/l
Logrolling
bicarbonate
sudafed
Hypertonic
35. 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 -
inserting an NG tube
Bacteremia
Decision Tree Step 2?
Immediate Post - Op Care
36. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Osmotic pressure
NPH
Metabolic acidosis
37. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap
Air embolism
estrogen and progestin
sudafed
Bacteremia
38. 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).
6 rights of medication administration
dermatitis
valium
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
39. Salicylates - NSAIDs
Anuria
morphine
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
40. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
postexposure protocol (PEP)
carbon dioxide levels
phlebitis
nthelminthic enema
41. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
2.2lbs.
Insulin
Lantus
drip rate
42. 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
Respiratory alkalosis
endometriosis
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Hypokalemia
43. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's
Decision Tree Step 3?
transdermal patch
glossitis
thrombocytopenia
44. Gloves - mask - gown
emphysema
platelets
off
Respiratory alkalosis
45. 12 in.
parasthesia
Respiratory alkalosis
1 ft
Immediate Post - Op Care
46. Aspirin
Ego integrity Vs despair
aspirin toxicity
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
before surgery the pt. should stop using
47. Infection
catecholamine
when on steriods watch for
Blood Gas Values
dry sterile dressing
48. 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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49. Only insulin that can be given IV
Basal ganglia lesion
Regular insulin
vasoconstrictor
rotate injection sites
50. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
wet to dry dressings
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Catapres
sliding scale