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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
estrogen and progestin
phenazopyridine
Shock
ataxia
2. 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
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Medications for perioperative
Blood Gas Values
transdermal meds
3. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations
MDI
quickest absorption
Osmotic pressure
Superficial thrombophlebitis
4. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
general anesthesia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
edema
Glucotrol
5. 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
Bacteremia
catecholamine
digitalis
vasoconstrictor
6. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
Blood Gas Values
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Lithotomy
phlebitis
7. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
Medications for perioperative
African Americans
Choluria
burns Stage II
8. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat
neurologic symptoms
foley catheter(woman)
suctioning
Shock
9. Slows down mental/physical processes
homonymous hemianopsia
phlebitis
emphysema
depressant
10. 1/8 tsp
autonomic dysreflexia
1 pinch
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Patient controlled analgesia
11. 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
death
Shock
Acetonuria
checking NG tube placement
12. Given in small amounts bc is retained
oil retention enema
polydipsia
bilirubin
foley catheter(woman)
13. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
Hypotonic
Bolus feeding
acute appendicitis
TB testing
14. 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.
TB testing
Blood Gas Values
Reed - Sternberg cell
Spread of Infection
15. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie
Osmosis
phlebitis
Patient controlled analgesia
hypoxia
16. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
African Americans
glossitis
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
17. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
suctioning
Addison's Disease
impaired asbsorption
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
18. Look at all options as true/false
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19. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing
Metabolic alkalosis
broad spectrum
Nursing care during IV infusions
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
20. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
phenelzine sulfate
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Patient controlled analgesia
Circulatory overload
21. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
nitroglycerin
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
morphine
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
22. 3 tsp
Ego integrity Vs despair
side effects of barbituates
1 T
Registered Nurse
23. Atb
tetracycline
diabetes mellitus (DM)
broad spectrum
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
24. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
nitroglycerin
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
sliding scale
25. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
platelets
enema
retrovirus
herpes
26. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
CVL
edema
Atrophy
midbrain syndrome
27. 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
most insulins
diverticular disease
dexamethasone
Medications for perioperative
28. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
Bolus feeding
Pons lesion
RACE
Respiratory acidosis
29. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
antidote for heparin
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Amnesia
pernicious anemia
30. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
Spread of Infection
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Decision Tree Step 4?
vasoconstrictor
31. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Patient controlled analgesia
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Informed consent
32. May occur when changing bags - opening line
'silent'
Reed - Sternberg cell
air embolus
Logrolling
33. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
off
Humulog
antidote for heparin
Epidural anesthetic
34. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.
tube feeding
catecholamine
sterile wound irrigation
beefy red tongue
35. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
Aldosterone
Blood Gas Values
cleansing enema
Diffusion
36. 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
Catapres
diabetes insipidus
Spinal anesthetic
aspirin toxicity
37. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
Blood Gas Values
lithium toxicity
nitroglycerin
sliding scale
38. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
Circulatory overload
Jacksonian seizures
morphine
39. 6 oz.
Insulin
1 teacup
Nursing assistant
smaller to larger
40. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Shock
rotate injection sites
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
41. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Hypovolemic shock
Bacteremia
phlebitis r/t IV
CVL
42. Human papilloma virus
medically controlled coma
HPV
cleansing enema
checking NG tube placement
43. 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
TB testing
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
44. 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
glossitis
autonomic dysreflexia
1 lb
Medications for perioperative
45. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
dry sterile dressing
Basal ganglia lesion
On
Prone
46. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
Malpractice
Cheyenne Strokes
Catapres
wet to dry dressings
47. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry
antidote for heparin
sterile wound irrigation
Aplastic Crisis
Internal capsule lesion
48. Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Regular insulin
Circulatory overload
49. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm
homonymous hemianopsia
Restraints
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Blood Gas Values
50. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document
stool testing
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
foley catheter(woman)
Cheyenne Strokes