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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. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)
when on digoxin
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
pernicious anemia
2. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds
bicarbonate
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
3. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Metabolic alkalosis
Lithotomy
ear meds/3 and over
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
4. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
dexamethasone
fluid congestion
1 ft
causes of hyperglycemia
5. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Broca's area lesion
topical agents
dexamethasone
Standard (Universal) Precautions
6. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
off
Shock
milliliter
metformin (Glucophage).
7. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia
Adduction
Pons lesion
cleansing enema
metered dose inhaler
8. 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
digitalis
when mixing insulins
larger to smaller
Nursing care during IV infusions
9. Gown - mask - gloves
On
Hypovolemic shock
health risk appraisal
metformin (Glucophage).
10. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.
health risk appraisal
Lantus
depression
enema
11. Human papilloma virus
phlebitis r/t IV
HPV
Sterile Field
ethical
12. Dermatologic
Hypokalemia
Isotonic
lanolin
Respiratory alkalosis
13. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
causes of hyperglycemia
Atrophy
herpes
Thalamus Lesion
14. To move AWAY from midline
Decision Tree Step 4?
Aldosterone
Humulog
Abduction
15. Down and back
sickling
checking NG tube placement
ear meds/ 3 and under
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
16. Right
larger to smaller
Bolus feeding
epidural
1 qt
17. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
emphysema
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Hypernatremia
2.2lbs.
18. 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
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Decision Tree Step 3?
Change in mental status and confusion
PEP
19. 1000 g
herpes
vasoconstrictor
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
1 kg
20. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
sliding scale
NG tube
Metabolic acidosis
Heat
21. 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
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Nursing care during IV infusions
metformin (Glucophage).
when on lasix
22. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
Respiratory acidosis
ear meds/adult
platelets
Basal ganglia lesion
23. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
ototoxicity
foley cath(male)
ethical
septicemia
24. 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
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Circulatory overload
endometriosis
Sim's
25. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
Immediate Post - Op Care
epilepsy
burns Stage I
thrombocytopenia
26. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
Air embolism
checking NG tube placement
Hemophilia
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
27. 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
Osmosis
thrombocytopenic purpura
hypoxia
Decision Tree Step 4?
28. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
fleets enema
Blood Gas Values
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
when on lasix
29. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
eye ointments
6 rights of medication administration
drip rate
gaze palsy
30. Prevent circulation
polydipsia
Side - lying
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Precentral gyrus lesion
31. 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
Thalamus Lesion
Cheyenne Strokes
alsalva manuever
sickling
32. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi
enema
Osmotic pressure
1 L
Narcotic analgesics
33. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
Aldosterone
Epidural anesthetic
Osmotic pressure
Respiratory acidosis
34. Acetone in urine
Respiratory alkalosis
Acetonuria
1 kg
ethical
35. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Blood Gas Values
ataxia
Circulatory overload
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
36. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
1 lb
quickest absorption
Hypotonic
traumatic brain injury
37. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
Malpractice
valium
Isotonic
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
38. Postexposure protocol
Medications for perioperative
s/sx of hyperglycemia
PEP
diverticular disease
39. 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
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Blood pressure
1000mg
Medications for perioperative
40. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex
41. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Immediate Post - Op Care
1 pinch
herpes
Humulog
42. Hormone Replacement Therapy
Standard (Universal) Precautions
HRT
Addison's Disease
impaired asbsorption
43. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
parasthesia
nephrotoxicity
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
phenazopyridine
44. Meds used to treat constipation
ischemia
leukemia
NPH
cathartic
45. Suffocation
morphine
Asphyxia
Metabolic acidosis
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
46. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
depressant
captopril
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
47. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
HPV
1 pinch
High - Fowler's
48. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert
tetracycline
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Side - lying
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
49. 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.
nitroglycerin
Gardasil vaccine
most insulins
Bacteremia
50. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -
Spinal anesthetic
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
transdermal meds
neurologic symptoms