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NCLEX General
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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
Spinal anesthetic
CVL
cathartic
Prone
2. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
Pons lesion
polyuria
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
hypertension
3. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
Insulin
Decision Tree Step 3?
Cooling blanket
enema
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
Nursing care during IV infusions
ear meds/adult
when on steriods watch for
checking NG tube placement
5. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
prilosec
first sign of narcotic OD
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Pel Epstein fever
6. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
systemic hypoxia
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
health risk appraisal
burns Stage III
7. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
Heat
bacteriostatic
sickling
beefy red tongue
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
thrombocytopenic purpura
pentamidine isethionate
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Gardasil vaccine
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.
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
depression
Metabolic alkalosis
NSAIDS
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
hypoxia
heparin/lovanox
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hypokalemia
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
burns Stage IV
metformin (Glucophage).
first sign of narcotic OD
Logrolling
12. 2 pt
1 qt
health risk appraisal
Hypovolemic shock
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
13. Infection
ataxia
Hypernatremia
s/sx of hypoglycemia
when on steriods watch for
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
nitroglycerin
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Inderal
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
15. 12 in.
Na+
1 ft
dry sterile dressing
parasthesia
16. May occur when changing bags - opening line
pentamidine isethionate
gaze palsy
air embolus
health screening
17. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
thrombocytopenic purpura
Changes during aging
Catapres
sub - q injections
18. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)
Cardiogenic Shock
Hypovolemic shock
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
HPV
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
Decision Tree Step 2?
Sponge bath
lithium toxicity
transdermal patch
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
Infiltration
Registered Nurse
Side - lying
Cardiogenic Shock
21. 16 oz
side effects of barbituates
1 pt
midbrain syndrome
metered dose inhaler
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
CVL
when on steriods watch for
Air embolism
phenelzine sulfate
23. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
1 pinch
most insulins
Side - lying
phenelzine sulfate
24. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
nitroglycerin
dry sterile dressing
Na+
RACE
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)
Lithotomy
glucocorticoids
bilirubin
Infiltration
26. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.
infiltration r/t IV
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
burns Stage III
captopril
27. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
vasoconstrictor
Decision Tree Step 3?
Metabolic alkalosis
smaller to larger
28. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
Sponge bath
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Prone
HRT
29. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
aspirin toxicity
Aplastic Crisis
Basal ganglia lesion
eye ointments
30. Act on local tissue
Bacteremia
leukemia
Standard (Universal) Precautions
topical agents
31. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
Asphyxia
checking NG tube placement
polyuria
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
32. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
Circulatory overload
cleansing enema
Aldosterone
causes of hypoglycemia
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 -
emphysema
larger to smaller
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
inserting an NG tube
34. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Nursing care during IV infusions
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
antidote foe coumadin
35. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine
cathartic
polyuria
Bacteremia
drip rate
36. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
eye meds(opthalmic)
What is the Guaiac Test?
IM meds
nthelminthic enema
37. Gloves - mask - gown
off
dermatitis
sub - q injections
milliliter
38. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.
Cardiogenic Shock
Decison Tree Step 5?
Basal ganglia lesion
s/sx of hypoglycemia
39. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
captopril
Decision Tree Step 4?
40. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
nitroglycerin
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Acetonuria
Cardiogenic Shock
41. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
Jacksonian seizures
NG tube
1 lb
thrombocytopenia
42. Vitamin k
Regular insulin
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
antidote foe coumadin
quickest absorption
43. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
1 pt
quickest absorption
NPH
NSAIDS
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
Wheel Chair Positioning
Standard (Universal) Precautions
beefy red tongue
Informed consent
45. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
Loss of bone density
systemic hypoxia
bicarbonate
46. Constrict blood vessels
herpes
pentamidine isethionate
vasoconstrictor
Ego integrity Vs despair
47. 85 - 115 mEq/l
Decision Tree Step 4?
Trendelenburg
Cl
Precentral gyrus lesion
48. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
ototoxicity
carbon dioxide levels
Aplastic Crisis
Asphyxia
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
fleets enema
side effects of barbituates
depression
Bethanechol (Urecholine)