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NCLEX General

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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. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






2. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






3. Reverses effects of other narcotics






4. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






5. Increases heart rate






6. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






7. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression






8. Left






9. 22 - 29 mEq/l






10. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






11. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






12. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






13. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






14. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






15. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






16. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






17. Decreases RR






18. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






19. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






20. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2






21. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






22. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






23. 16 oz






24. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






25. Promotes circulation






26. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






27. 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.


28. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






29. Pain relievers r/t opium






30. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






31. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.


32. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss






33. 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






34. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






35. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






36. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






37. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






38. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






39. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






40. Total suppression of urine






41. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






42. 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






43. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






44. May occur when changing bags - opening line






45. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'






46. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






47. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






48. 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






49. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






50. 135 - 145 mEq/l