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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. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
sickling
Aldosterone
Heat
2. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.
Registered Nurse
hypertension
enema
dermatitis
3. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
1 kg
systemic hypoxia
Air embolism
burns Stage I
4. 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
transdermal patch
traumatic brain injury
Atrophy
Bacteremia
5. O2 sat is less than 93
administer 2L O2 when
Medications for perioperative
Standard (Universal) Precautions
120 gtts of water
6. 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
Low - Fowler's
Decision Tree Step 2?
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
acute appendicitis
7. To move AWAY from midline
Abduction
Wheel Chair Positioning
CVL
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
8. 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
Bacteremia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
standard precautions
Hypertonic
9. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
Logrolling
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
inserting an NG tube
sub - q injections
10. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
Negligence
antidote for heparin
Blood pressure
Pineal gland Lesion
11. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
midbrain syndrome
Hemophilia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
when mixing insulins
12. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption
IM meds
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Acetonuria
smaller to larger
13. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma
most insulins
Pel Epstein fever
foley cath(male)
leukemia
14. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
causes of hyperglycemia
Blood Gas Values
Metabolic acidosis
Nursing care during IV infusions
15. 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
Isotonic
Decision Tree Step 3?
urine
emphysema
16. Right
Catapres
larger to smaller
phenelzine sulfate
sudafed
17. Dermatologic
hypertension
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
lanolin
retrovirus
18. 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
foley catheter(woman)
suctioning
Intradermal injections
Aplastic Crisis
19. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard
parasthesia
Hypotonic
ethical
Circulatory overload
20. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.
Shock
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
general anesthesia
Hypertonic
21. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O
milliliter
foley cath(male)
Sterile Field
1 kg
22. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
1 lb
larger to smaller
causes of hyperglycemia
metformin (Glucophage).
23. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis
off
aspirin toxicity
endometriosis
leukemia
24. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P
Circulatory overload
quickest absorption
Internal capsule lesion
Bolus feeding
25. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
Narcan or Noloxene
Isotonic
Precentral gyrus lesion
hypoxia
26. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing
fleets enema
ethical
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
depressant
27. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
28. 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
metformin (Glucophage).
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
High - Fowler's
morphine
29. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Registered Nurse
suctioning
Lithotomy
30. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
Metabolic alkalosis
Hypokalemia
fleets enema
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
31. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
pentamidine isethionate
Hyperkalemia
tube feeding
Shock
32. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
prilosec
Loss of bone density
Aplastic Crisis
MDI
33. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration
off
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
TB testing
NSAIDS
34. Left
platelets
smaller to larger
Aldosterone
dramamine
35. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
Loss of bone density
antidote for heparin
inflammation
bacteriacidal
36. 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
carbon dioxide levels
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
herpes
Informed consent
37. Total suppression of urine
Anuria
120 gtts of water
Changes during aging
opiate
38. Act on local tissue
1 pinch
foley catheter(woman)
Hypokalemia
topical agents
39. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Sim's
Cardiogenic Shock
epilepsy
morphine
40. 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
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Asphyxia
suctioning
most insulins
41. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Internal capsule lesion
retrovirus
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Metabolic acidosis
42. Retards bacteria growth
Sterile Field
bacteriostatic
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
1 ml
43. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
phlebitis
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Adduction
causes of hyperglycemia
44. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
Metabolic alkalosis
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Change in mental status and confusion
Decision Tree Step 4?
45. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body
Dehydration
bicarbonate
pernicious anemia
Splenic Sequestration
46. 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
Lantus
lanolin
Immediate Post - Op Care
47. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.
48. Atb
Medications for perioperative
beefy red tongue
nitroglycerin
tetracycline
49. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
Trendelenburg
Amnesia
Shock
cathartic
50. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
emphysema
tetracycline
Acetonuria
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?