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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. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).
quickest absorption
ear meds/adult
leukemia
dermatitis
2. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
metformin (Glucophage).
burns Stage IV
Atrophy
Lithotomy
3. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
nitroglycerin
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
depression
Immediate Post - Op Care
4. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
lasix
Metabolic alkalosis
rotate injection sites
medically controlled coma
5. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair
Osmotic pressure
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
IM meds
Wheel Chair Positioning
6. Slows down mental/physical processes
depressant
platelets
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hypertonic
7. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
lithium toxicity
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Humulog
infiltration r/t IV
8. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Basal ganglia lesion
systemic hypoxia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Lithotomy
9. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present
NPH
Change in mental status and confusion
nthelminthic enema
2.2lbs.
10. 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
Decision Tree Step 2?
health risk appraisal
Cooling blanket
Medications for perioperative
11. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
when mixing insulins
nitroglycerin
homonymous hemianopsia
Supine
12. 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
HRT
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Nursing assistant
13. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.
glucocorticoids
Aplastic Crisis
phlebitis r/t IV
topical agents
14. 16 oz
leukemia
nitroglycerin
1 pt
dermatitis
15. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
tube feeding
Side - lying
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Parinaud's syndrome
16. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
most insulins
Shock
Heat
17. 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.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Anuria
1 pt
depressant
18. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
depressant
fleets enema
Glucotrol
enema
19. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
Immediate Post - Op Care
heparin/lovanox
when on digoxin
Sim's
20. 60 gtt
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
1 tsp
Air embolism
Hypertonic
21. Painful - tissue engorgement
Jacksonian seizures
transdermal patch
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
when on digoxin
22. Common for debriding
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Asphyxia
standard precautions
wet to dry dressing
23. 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
foley catheter(woman)
general anesthesia
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Hypotonic
24. Left
smaller to larger
sudafed
Basal ganglia lesion
sacs (or pockets)
25. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
dry sterile dressing
Osmotic pressure
tube feeding
inflammation
26. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
phlebitis
emphysema
phenazopyridine
catheter embolus
27. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
Occipital Lobe Lesion
tetracycline
NG tube
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
28. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Abduction
Anuria
29. 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.
dexamethasone
Gardasil vaccine
phenazopyridine
burns Stage I
30. Straight back
ear meds/3 and over
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Dehydration
1000mg
31. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants
heparin/lovanox
herpes
RACE
health risk appraisal
32. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
burns Stage I
bilirubin
eye ointments
platelets
33. 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
burns Stage IV
Glucotrol
Metabolic acidosis
metformin (Glucophage).
34. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
Addisonian crisis
Shock
gaze palsy
35. 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
polydipsia
NG tube
Restraints
6 rights of medication administration
36. Down and back
dry sterile dressing
fluid congestion
inserting an NG tube
ear meds/ 3 and under
37. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Dehydration
What is the Guaiac Test?
alsalva manuever
38. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
death
wet to dry dressings
diabetes mellitus (DM)
enema
39. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
beefy red tongue
fleets enema
sliding scale
herpes
40. Calcium Gluconate
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
Change in mental status and confusion
dermatitis
Standard (Universal) Precautions
41. Able to kill bacteria
nitroglycerin
bacteriacidal
Heat
burns Stage II
42. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.
when on steriods watch for
Hemophilia
deltoid muscle
endometriosis
43. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs
Spread of Infection
Hypovolemic shock
Nursing assistant
1000mg
44. Cardiotonic
rotate injection sites
digitalis
endometriosis
burns Stage IV
45. Up and back
air embolus
ear meds/adult
2.2lbs.
Informed consent
46. 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
Regular insulin
Hyponatremia
nitroglycerin
Medications for perioperative
47. Atb
tetracycline
Reed - Sternberg cell
sacs (or pockets)
Inderal
48. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
Registered Nurse
endometriosis
dramamine
Respiratory alkalosis
49. 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
checking NG tube placement
Blood Gas Values
Pel Epstein fever
Circulatory overload
50. 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
1 pt
1 ft
endometriosis
Bacteremia