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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. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
before surgery the pt. should stop using
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
glossitis
stool testing
2. Act on local tissue
thrombocytopenia
1 teacup
topical agents
Sickle Cell Crisis
3. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
Pineal gland Lesion
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
quickest absorption
acute appendicitis
4. 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
epilepsy
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
5. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process
HRT
checking NG tube placement
drip rate
thrombocytopenia
6. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
urine
Wheel Chair Positioning
Medications for perioperative
Superficial thrombophlebitis
7. Able to kill bacteria
bacteriacidal
1 ml
Nursing assistant
Shock
8. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
smaller to larger
platelets
epilepsy
Jacksonian seizures
9. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
Blood pressure
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
when mixing insulins
suctioning
10. 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)
catheter embolus
causes of hypoglycemia
11. Hormone Replacement Therapy
prilosec
HRT
health screening
sliding scale
12. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
Acetaminophen
Loss of bone density
ted hose
when mixing insulins
13. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
bacteriacidal
Pons lesion
gaze palsy
14. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
narrow spectrum
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Na+
1 qt
15. O2 sat is less than 93
administer 2L O2 when
1 T
Cheyenne Strokes
phenelzine sulfate
16. Look at all options as true/false
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17. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
ototoxicity
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Anuria
foley catheter(woman)
18. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
Addison's Disease
2.2lbs.
morphine
burns Stage III
19. 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
Respiratory alkalosis
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Registered Nurse
Glucotrol
20. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
Immediate Post - Op Care
hypoxia
lasix
ataxia
21. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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22. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.
polycythemia vera
Sponge bath
sliding scale
traumatic brain injury
23. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
120 gtts of water
sterile wound irrigation
epilepsy
Respiratory alkalosis
24. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
neurologic symptoms
deltoid muscle
enema
nitroglycerin
25. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
impaired asbsorption
death
metformin (Glucophage).
2.2lbs.
26. Total suppression of urine
Narcan or Noloxene
Metabolic alkalosis
Anuria
when mixing insulins
27. 22 - 29 mEq/l
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Aldosterone
bicarbonate
Patient controlled analgesia
28. 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
suctioning
acute appendicitis
Bacteremia
29. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.
ischemia
Decison Tree Step 5?
nephrotoxicity
Intradermal injections
30. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.
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31. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
drip rate
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
glucocorticoids
Epidural anesthetic
32. Motor dysphasia
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33. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present
air embolus
Glucotrol
phenazopyridine
lithium toxicity
34. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.
Changes during aging
1 ml
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
35. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
Blood pressure
Addison disease
Loss of bone density
Osmosis
36. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard
Addison's Disease
Circulatory overload
wet to dry dressings
foley catheter(woman)
37. Given in small amounts bc is retained
oil retention enema
midbrain syndrome
Osmotic pressure
dexamethasone
38. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
midbrain syndrome
Wheel Chair Positioning
Diffusion
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
39. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV
Hyperkalemia
fluid congestion
Modified Trendelenburg
Cardiogenic Shock
40. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w
CVL
phenazopyridine
Ego integrity Vs despair
1 tsp
41. 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
edema
African Americans
morphine
TB testing
42. 1000 g
side effects of barbituates
Blood Gas Values
Medications for perioperative
1 kg
43. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
Shock
Heat
systemic hypoxia
Hypovolemic shock
44. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
Precentral gyrus lesion
Internal capsule lesion
Informed consent
heparin/lovanox
45. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing
nephrotoxicity
Occipital Lobe Lesion
deltoid muscle
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
46. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
Hyponatremia
drip rate
sacs (or pockets)
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
47. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm
leukemia
TB testing
Ankyloses
Modified Trendelenburg
48. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
burns Stage IV
lasix
1 L
Local cold
49. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Cardiogenic Shock
nthelminthic enema
causes of hyperglycemia
Metabolic acidosis
50. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change
Dehydration
Cl
Thalamus Lesion
Air embolism