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NCLEX General

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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. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






2. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






3. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






4. Slows down mental/physical processes






5. Gloves - mask - gown






6. Dermatologic






7. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






8. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






9. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






10. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






11. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






12. 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






13. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






14. 1 g






15. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






16. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






17. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






18. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






19. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






20. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






21. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






22. 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






23. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr

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24. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






25. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






26. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






27. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






28. Bile in urine






29. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






30. Wasting






31. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






32. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






33. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






34. 135 - 145 mEq/l






35. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






36. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






37. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






38. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






39. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






40. Meds used to treat constipation






41. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






42. 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






43. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






44. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






45. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






46. 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.






47. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






48. Only insulin that can be given IV






49. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






50. Pain relievers r/t opium