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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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1. Protamine sulfate
antidote for heparin
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Hemophilia
Aldosterone
2. 0.45 kg
On
Aldosterone
1 lb
Infiltration
3. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Cardiogenic Shock
acute appendicitis
nitroglycerin
1 pt
4. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
aspirin toxicity
Spinal anesthetic
Metabolic acidosis
when on lasix
5. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
transdermal patch
Cardiogenic Shock
carbon dioxide levels
Low - Fowler's
6. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
sacs (or pockets)
quickest absorption
Nursing care during IV infusions
7. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
Loss of bone density
NPH
thrombocytopenia
lasix
8. 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
wet to dry dressings
Abduction
MDI
9. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
before surgery the pt. should stop using
HPV
depressant
estrogen and progestin
10. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host
NPH
Reed - Sternberg cell
Spread of Infection
neurologic symptoms
11. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
standard precautions
African Americans
enema
captopril
12. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Blood Gas Values
Ego integrity Vs despair
most insulins
Addisonian crisis
13. Prevent circulation
impaired asbsorption
health risk appraisal
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
suctioning
14. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Decision Tree Step 3?
Humulog
15. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
enema
Jacksonian seizures
polydipsia
aspirin toxicity
16. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
foley catheter(woman)
Patient controlled analgesia
Osmosis
Aldosterone
17. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
Informed consent
epidural
most insulins
eye ointments
18. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
ear meds/ 3 and under
Hypernatremia
Lantus
Na+
19. 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.
Respiratory alkalosis
deltoid muscle
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Jacksonian seizures
20. 60 gtt
lithium toxicity
1 tsp
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
glucocorticoids
21. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
1 lb
Sponge bath
ataxia
Loss of bone density
22. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
1 T
oil retention enema
heparin/lovanox
Respiratory acidosis
23. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
prilosec
Acetonuria
drip rate
Metabolic alkalosis
24. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
Risk Factors for operations
stool testing
ear meds/adult
vasoconstrictor
25. 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
antidote foe coumadin
Circulatory overload
Patient controlled analgesia
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
26. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
ataxia
Prone
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
side effects of barbituates
27. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
sterile wound irrigation
checking NG tube placement
Acetaminophen
Modified Trendelenburg
28. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex
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29. Resp. depression
Negligence
first sign of narcotic OD
HPV
Nursing care during IV infusions
30. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage
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31. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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32. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
burns Stage I
Bacteremia
33. 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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34. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
causes of hyperglycemia
Metabolic acidosis
Aspirin
Cheyenne Strokes
35. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Sickle Cell Crisis
antidote foe coumadin
Pineal gland Lesion
36. Decreases RR
Negligence
morphine
'silent'
Humulog
37. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co
pernicious anemia
diabetes mellitus (DM)
when on lasix
Hyponatremia
38. Has regular insulin in it already
Humulog
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
NPH
1 pinch
39. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
impaired asbsorption
emphysema
Ego integrity Vs despair
Epidural anesthetic
40. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Aldosterone
thrombocytopenic purpura
phlebitis r/t IV
41. Cardiotonic
Aldosterone
inserting an NG tube
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
digitalis
42. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
MDI
ted hose
Nursing care during IV infusions
emphysema
43. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext
autonomic dysreflexia
Aspirin
impaired asbsorption
nephrotoxicity
44. Right
Local cold
Sim's
1 qt
larger to smaller
45. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea
Hyperkalemia
Cheyenne Strokes
nitroglycerin
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
46. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
narrow spectrum
HPV
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
47. Only insulin that can be given IV
Hyperkalemia
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Regular insulin
thrombocytopenia
48. 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
burns Stage I
Decision Tree Step 2?
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
retrovirus
49. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
sudafed
Immediate Post - Op Care
sickling
Regular insulin
50. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
thrombocytopenic purpura
inserting an NG tube
NSAIDS
Atrophy