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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






2. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






3. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






4. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






5. Creatinine (CR) infant






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






7. Can indicate peritonitis






8. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






9. RBC values children; million/mm3






10. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






11. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


12. Borderline LDL levels






13. Respiratory alkalosis






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






15. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






16. Support group for infertility






17. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






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






19. Treates Hyperkalemia






20. ESR women under 50






21. Given in labor can cause slow respirations and hyporeflexia in newborns.






22. PaCO2 levels






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


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






25. Facial swelling and proteinuria






26. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






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


28. High LDL levels






29. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






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






31. S3 ventricular gallop






32. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






34. Maintains balance.






35. Lack of coordination - muscle weakness - depressed/absent deep tendon reflexes - dysrhythmias; IV fluids - lasix - calcitonin.






36. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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


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






39. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






40. Excessive release of vasopression from posterior pituitary gland - resulting in hyponatremia and possible fluid overload.






41. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






42. SaO2 levels






43. ESR men






44. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






45. Contact precautions required.






46. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






47. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






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






49. RBC values men; million/mm3






50. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.