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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. 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 ___.
medically controlled coma
glossitis
1 ft
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
2. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
captopril
emphysema
Respiratory alkalosis
1 pinch
3. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
Superficial thrombophlebitis
thrombocytopenia
polycythemia vera
opiate
4. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery
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5. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
medically controlled coma
Basal ganglia lesion
Regular insulin
Hyperkalemia
6. Suffocation
bacteriacidal
Asphyxia
butorphanol tartrate
TB testing
7. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
phenazopyridine
Medications for perioperative
nitroglycerin
NG tube
8. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
diabetes insipidus
diverticular disease
carbon dioxide levels
morphine
9. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
heart failure
midbrain syndrome
polydipsia
bicarbonate
10. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
Regular insulin
Isotonic
acute appendicitis
phenelzine sulfate
11. 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
IM meds
impaired asbsorption
Broca's area lesion
Air embolism
12. 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
NPH
Shock
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Pineal gland Lesion
13. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
Circulatory overload
ethical
Sponge bath
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
14. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
Osmosis
digitalis
catecholamine
HRT
15. Inflammation and pain
Pons lesion
Anuria
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
transdermal patch
16. Vitamin k
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
enema
antidote foe coumadin
rotate injection sites
17. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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18. 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
Medications for perioperative
Logrolling
side effects of barbituates
Shock
19. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
NG tube
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Sterile Field
20. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
inflammation
CVL
tube feeding
21. 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
Sim's
ted hose
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Nursing care during IV infusions
22. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
herpes
epidural
Blood pressure
1 pt
23. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
when on steriods watch for
Immediate Post - Op Care
Superficial thrombophlebitis
most insulins
24. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
Sickle Cell Crisis
Abduction
Insulin
On
25. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia
bilirubin
Pons lesion
Spinal anesthetic
nitroglycerin
26. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
causes of hyperglycemia
Blood Gas Values
when on lasix
HRT
27. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
dramamine
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
sickling
28. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
oil retention enema
gastroenteritis
when on steriods watch for
Blood Gas Values
29. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
eye meds(opthalmic)
Regular insulin
morphine
Lithotomy
30. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Ego integrity Vs despair
Infiltration
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Osmotic pressure
31. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
IM meds
Acetonuria
Adduction
Semi - Fowler's
32. 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.
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
foley catheter(woman)
CVL
Epidural anesthetic
33. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.
endometriosis
IM meds
Catapres
Epidural anesthetic
34. 12 in.
when mixing insulins
Immediate Post - Op Care
1 ft
deltoid muscle
35. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body
pernicious anemia
emphysema
120 gtts of water
Regular insulin
36. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
Circulatory overload
Hemophilia
quickest absorption
1000mg
37. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
most insulins
Dehydration
Air embolism
Precentral gyrus lesion
38. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.
pernicious anemia
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Gardasil vaccine
transdermal meds
39. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
most insulins
septicemia
Heat
Decision Tree Step 4?
40. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure
1 pinch
phlebitis
Patient controlled analgesia
Catapres
41. Bile in urine
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Choluria
1 teacup
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
42. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
Choluria
Diffusion
prilosec
eye meds(opthalmic)
43. Parinaud's syndrome.
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
estrogen and progestin
burns Stage III
bicarbonate
44. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
NPH
Pel Epstein fever
Hypovolemic shock
45. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
Splenic Sequestration
tetracycline
Spinal anesthetic
narrow spectrum
46. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.
Pons lesion
standard precautions
health screening
burns Stage IV
47. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.
1 teacup
health risk appraisal
tamoxifen
heparin/lovanox
48. Prevent circulation
Respiratory alkalosis
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Sponge bath
49. Loss of defective memory
1 pinch
Amnesia
milliliter
Wheel Chair Positioning
50. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
transdermal patch
suctioning
stool testing
causes of hyperglycemia