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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. Prevent circulation






2. 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






3. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






4. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






5. 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.






6. Stiff joints






7. 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






8. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






9. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






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






11. Reverses effects of other narcotics






12. Straight back






13. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






14. 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






15. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






16. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






17. Monitor K+






18. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.






19. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






20. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






21. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






22. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






23. Down and back






24. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






25. Postexposure protocol






26. Resp. depression






27. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






28. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






29. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






30. 60 gtt






31. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






32. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






33. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






34. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






35. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






36. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






37. 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






38. 16 oz.






39. 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)






40. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






41. Meds used to treat constipation






42. 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






43. 1/8 tsp






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






45. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






46. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






47. Narcotic






48. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.

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49. 1 g






50. 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