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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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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. Hematocrit levels - women; %






2. Normal Magnesium levels






3. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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4. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






5. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






6. Can cause fetal hemorrhage - do not use during pregnancy.






7. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); evaluates liver and bone function.






8. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






9. Associated w/stress - experiences pain after meals - give antacids.






10. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






11. Tetany - seizures - confusion - irritability; calcium gluconate & airway maintainence.






12. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






13. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






14. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






15. SaO2 levels






16. Risk for laryngospasm; tracheostomy set needed by patient.






17. R- sided HF; congestion of venous system resulting in peripheral edema.






18. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






19. ESR women under 50






20. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






21. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






22. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






23. Prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.

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24. ___ ___ levels can be caused by chemotherapy or cancer.






25. Lasts for up to one year.






26. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






27. Disappears 3-4 months






28. WBC values - children






29. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






30. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.

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31. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






32. PaCO2 levels






33. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






34. Contact precautions required.






35. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






36. Speed at which RBC's settle in well - mixed venous blood; indicates inflammation.






37. Respiratory alkalosis






38. Taken w/meals and before bedtime; acne like rash.






39. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






40. Respiratory failure and flaccidity due to paralysis of muscles.






41. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






42. Delusions of persecution






43. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






44. Hematocrit levels - children; %






45. Episodes of intense facial pain.






46. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






47. Can indicate peritonitis






48. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






49. Creatinine (CR) men






50. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy