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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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  • 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. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






2. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






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






5. Measures cognitive function






6. Treates Hyperkalemia






7. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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

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9. Very long acting insulin; cannot be mixed with other insulins.






10. Excessive urine output - severe hydration - excessive thirst - anorexia - weakness; Treat w/ Pitressin.






11. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






12. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






13. High LDL levels






14. Daily weights - high protein diets.






15. Creatinine (CR) infant






16. Creatine kinase (CK); women; used to detect acute mi






17. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






18. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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19. Contraindicated with SSRI's.

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20. Hematocrit levels - children; %






21. Digital sensitivity to cold caused by vasculitis of blood vessels in upper & lower extremities.

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






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

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24. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






25. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






26. Respiratory acidosis






27. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






28. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






29. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






30. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






31. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






32. Optimal LDL levels






33. Normal calcium levels.






34. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






35. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






36. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






37. Pain at umbilicus radiating down to groin; bulge in r/lower quad.






38. Hernia repair.






39. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






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






41. Support group for parents who've lost a newborn or had a miscarriage.






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






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






44. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






45. Maintains balance.






46. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






47. Can indicate peritonitis






48. S3 ventricular gallop






49. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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50. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output