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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. May occur when changing bags - opening line
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Loss of bone density
air embolus
aspirin toxicity
2. Bile in urine
fluid congestion
death
Decision Tree Step 2?
Choluria
3. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
administer 2L O2 when
suctioning
polycythemia vera
Respiratory acidosis
4. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
Superficial thrombophlebitis
carbon dioxide levels
morphine
Lantus
5. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
air embolus
Regular insulin
autonomic dysreflexia
Immediate Post - Op Care
6. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
milliliter
1 lb
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
7. Dermatologic
lanolin
beefy red tongue
phenelzine sulfate
Spinal anesthetic
8. Suffocation
urine
Asphyxia
pernicious anemia
bilirubin
9. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.
heart failure
nitroglycerin
health screening
Decision Tree Step 2?
10. Down and back
1000mg
NG tube
ear meds/ 3 and under
herpes
11. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
1 L
glossitis
Spread of Infection
burns Stage II
12. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
1000mg
Acetaminophen
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Adduction
13. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
Bacteremia
Standard (Universal) Precautions
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Side - lying
14. Hormone Replacement Therapy
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
burns Stage I
HRT
Circulatory overload
15. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss
NPH
Jacksonian seizures
pentamidine isethionate
Osmosis
16. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Metabolic alkalosis
Inderal
when on steriods watch for
Respiratory alkalosis
17. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
Acetaminophen
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
emphysema
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
18. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
Supine
Ego integrity Vs despair
tamoxifen
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
19. 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.
neurologic symptoms
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Epidural anesthetic
6 rights of medication administration
20. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.
vasoconstrictor
death
bacteriostatic
Jacksonian seizures
21. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.
Aplastic Crisis
1 teacup
Risk Factors for operations
NPH
22. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
Addisonian crisis
cleansing enema
Circulatory overload
Cl
23. Acetone in urine
Abduction
retrovirus
Acetonuria
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
24. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Precentral gyrus lesion
Prone
25. Human papilloma virus
Diffusion
Ego integrity Vs despair
topical agents
HPV
26. Receptive dysphasia
Jacksonian seizures
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Ego integrity Vs despair
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
27. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.
Splenic Sequestration
diabetes mellitus (DM)
deltoid muscle
Intradermal injections
28. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
nitroglycerin
African Americans
antidote foe coumadin
Heat
29. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
Immediate Post - Op Care
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Air embolism
dermatitis
30. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
Hemophilia
CVL
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
valium
31. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Acetaminophen
Aldosterone
suctioning
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
32. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
Shock
butorphanol tartrate
foley catheter(woman)
nthelminthic enema
33. Prevent circulation
Precentral gyrus lesion
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Catapres
when on steriods watch for
34. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
1 pt
diverticular disease
Splenic Sequestration
bacteriostatic
35. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
tamoxifen
IM meds
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
HRT
36. 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
epidural
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Shock
Pel Epstein fever
37. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
Decision Tree Step 3?
sickling
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Glucotrol
38. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin
when mixing insulins
beefy red tongue
Hypertonic
Local cold
39. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
ear meds/adult
cleansing enema
Narcotic analgesics
40. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
eye ointments
phenelzine sulfate
glossitis
catecholamine
41. 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
systemic hypoxia
diabetes insipidus
CVL
postexposure protocol (PEP)
42. 0.45 kg
CVL
1 lb
rotate injection sites
deltoid muscle
43. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
larger to smaller
Splenic Sequestration
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
44. 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.
CVL
HPV
lithium toxicity
ethical
45. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
Change in mental status and confusion
burns Stage II
tetracycline
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
46. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.
topical agents
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Prone
health screening
47. 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.
platelets
Circulatory overload
infiltration r/t IV
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
48. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
Modified Trendelenburg
heart failure
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Logrolling
49. 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
HRT
NG tube
transdermal patch
Bacteremia
50. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Precentral gyrus lesion
valium
tetracycline