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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. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Metabolic alkalosis
emphysema
first sign of narcotic OD
glucocorticoids
2. 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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3. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
oil retention enema
Broca's area lesion
prilosec
nitroglycerin
4. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
acute appendicitis
sudafed
5. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
gastroenteritis
Immediate Post - Op Care
catecholamine
vasoconstrictor
6. Aspirin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
NG tube
Aldosterone
ataxia
7. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a
eye ointments
metformin (Glucophage).
Negligence
Changes during aging
8. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Broca's area lesion
gastroenteritis
Blood pressure
9. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3
thrombocytopenic purpura
HPV
1 pinch
catheter embolus
10. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
Aplastic Crisis
phenazopyridine
valium
administer 2L O2 when
11. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
glossitis
Nursing assistant
1 pt
Addison's Disease
12. Cardiotonic
digitalis
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Choluria
Change in mental status and confusion
13. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
Regular insulin
checking NG tube placement
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
alsalva manuever
14. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
sliding scale
Patient controlled analgesia
parasthesia
15. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
septicemia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
metered dose inhaler
sudafed
16. Inflammation and pain
Occipital Lobe Lesion
NG tube
Osmotic pressure
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
17. Infection
when on steriods watch for
Spinal anesthetic
Shock
s/sx of hyperglycemia
18. 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
bacteriostatic
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
diabetes insipidus
lasix
19. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)
Basal ganglia lesion
Shock
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Medications for perioperative
20. 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.
oil retention enema
wet to dry dressing
checking NG tube placement
Gardasil vaccine
21. To move AWAY from midline
Abduction
Decision Tree Step 4?
alsalva manuever
Blood Gas Values
22. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
health risk appraisal
nitroglycerin
Parinaud's syndrome
Regular insulin
23. To slow formation of scar tissue
larger to smaller
rotate injection sites
cleansing enema
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
24. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
before surgery the pt. should stop using
wet to dry dressings
Ankyloses
Local cold
25. 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
causes of hypoglycemia
lasix
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Restraints
26. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
Patient controlled analgesia
single voided urine specimen
most insulins
ischemia
27. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
1000mg
Metabolic acidosis
inflammation
1 L
28. Prevent circulation
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Regular insulin
polydipsia
first sign of narcotic OD
29. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
Acetaminophen
Changes during aging
Cardiogenic Shock
eye meds(opthalmic)
30. 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.
Epidural anesthetic
butorphanol tartrate
Aspirin
Shock
31. 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.
1 teacup
epidural
diabetes mellitus (DM)
phenelzine sulfate
32. Right
herpes
diverticular disease
larger to smaller
Sim's
33. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
s/sx of hyperglycemia
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Bolus feeding
34. 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
cathartic
Bacteremia
Aspirin
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
35. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues
Infiltration
Blood pressure
metformin (Glucophage).
valium
36. 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
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Adduction
depressant
foley catheter(woman)
37. 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
Registered Nurse
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
sacs (or pockets)
continuous feeding tube(pump)
38. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
retrovirus
Osmosis
Wheel Chair Positioning
Hypovolemic shock
39. Retards bacteria growth
bacteriostatic
Glucotrol
sliding scale
endometriosis
40. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs
Nursing assistant
Prone
traumatic brain injury
Pons lesion
41. Pain relievers r/t opium
Pineal gland Lesion
IM meds
opiate
Narcotic analgesics
42. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
metformin (Glucophage).
Humulog
43. 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
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
MDI
Shock
milliliter
44. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
Regular insulin
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
pentamidine isethionate
when mixing insulins
45. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
burns Stage II
Blood Gas Values
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
K+
46. Gown - mask - gloves
before surgery the pt. should stop using
rotate injection sites
Reed - Sternberg cell
On
47. Motor dysphasia
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48. 1 g
1000mg
drip rate
antidote for heparin
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
49. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
gaze palsy
wet to dry dressings
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
antidote for heparin
50. 0.45 kg
estrogen and progestin
1 lb
Shock
What is the Guaiac Test?