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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. May occur when changing bags - opening line
enema
air embolus
septicemia
suctioning
2. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d
Abduction
Loss of bone density
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Decision Tree Step 2?
3. 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
Shock
autonomic dysreflexia
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
2.2lbs.
4. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
'silent'
quickest absorption
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
5. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Anuria
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
phlebitis
6. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
Pons lesion
glossitis
continuous feeding tube(pump)
administer 2L O2 when
7. Slows down mental/physical processes
traumatic brain injury
depressant
impaired asbsorption
NPH
8. 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.
Hypokalemia
metformin (Glucophage).
Thalamus Lesion
Epidural anesthetic
9. Straight back
phlebitis r/t IV
catheter embolus
ear meds/3 and over
stool testing
10. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
Standard (Universal) Precautions
What is the Guaiac Test?
MDI
Superficial thrombophlebitis
11. O2 sat is less than 93
ted hose
Broca's area lesion
administer 2L O2 when
health screening
12. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
Cl
sub - q injections
dry sterile dressing
nitroglycerin
13. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Cardiogenic Shock
most insulins
when mixing insulins
polycythemia vera
14. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.
Osmotic pressure
Ankyloses
CVL
infiltration r/t IV
15. 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
diverticular disease
diabetes insipidus
systemic hypoxia
Addison disease
16. Atb
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
off
tetracycline
ototoxicity
17. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
Nursing care during IV infusions
homonymous hemianopsia
burns Stage IV
Narcan or Noloxene
18. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing
emphysema
Cardiogenic Shock
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Spread of Infection
19. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
digitalis
Narcan or Noloxene
enema
nitroglycerin
20. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
antidote for heparin
suctioning
21. Hormone Replacement Therapy
autonomic dysreflexia
checking NG tube placement
HRT
nitroglycerin
22. 12 in.
Informed consent
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
1 ft
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
23. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Bacteremia
transdermal patch
herpes
glucocorticoids
24. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Lantus
systemic hypoxia
smaller to larger
25. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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26. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
autonomic dysreflexia
single voided urine specimen
estrogen and progestin
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
27. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.
lasix
1 ml
dexamethasone
Decison Tree Step 5?
28. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
parasthesia
Gardasil vaccine
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
29. Loss of defective memory
Side - lying
edema
Nursing care during IV infusions
Amnesia
30. Parinaud's syndrome.
1000mg
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Abduction
31. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
catecholamine
eye meds(opthalmic)
midbrain syndrome
diabetes insipidus
32. Vitamin k
tube feeding
Risk Factors for operations
Restraints
antidote foe coumadin
33. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort
Metabolic alkalosis
phlebitis r/t IV
Cheyenne Strokes
smaller to larger
34. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
causes of hyperglycemia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
wet to dry dressings
ataxia
35. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body
bilirubin
air embolus
Cheyenne Strokes
pernicious anemia
36. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
aspirin toxicity
Sickle Cell Crisis
Cheyenne Strokes
Acetonuria
37. 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
sliding scale
Asphyxia
Circulatory overload
Sponge bath
38. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose
metered dose inhaler
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
prilosec
digitalis
39. 1/8 tsp
1 pinch
death
glucocorticoids
Trendelenburg
40. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
Epidural anesthetic
Circulatory overload
most insulins
Ego integrity Vs despair
41. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis
Inderal
Informed consent
Superficial thrombophlebitis
phenazopyridine
42. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
burns Stage II
Change in mental status and confusion
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
epilepsy
43. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
2.2lbs.
air embolus
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
44. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
Negligence
acute appendicitis
diabetes mellitus (DM)
sickling
45. 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.
Hypovolemic shock
Addison's Disease
gastroenteritis
epidural
46. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
tetracycline
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Thalamus Lesion
Respiratory acidosis
47. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
Sickle Cell Crisis
Spinal anesthetic
1 ml
drip rate
48. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
fluid congestion
Acetaminophen
49. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm
Hyponatremia
K+
Modified Trendelenburg
emphysema
50. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
continuous feeding tube(pump)
nitroglycerin
bacteriacidal
Aldosterone