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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. RBC values men; million/mm3






2. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






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






4. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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

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






7. Borderline LDL levels






8. S3 ventricular gallop






9. Hernia repair.






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






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

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12. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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13. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






14. Lethargy - increased temperature - disorentation - thirst - dry swollen tongue - tachycardia






15. WBC values - children






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

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17. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






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






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






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






21. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






22. Normal Magnesium levels






23. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






24. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






25. Disappears 3-4 months






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






27. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






29. Contact precautions required.






30. Optimal LDL levels






31. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






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






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






34. Cause CNS & Respiratory depression; contraindicated in head injuries.






35. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






36. Normal calcium levels.






37. RBC values children; million/mm3






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






39. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






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






41. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






42. Measures cognitive function






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






44. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






45. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






46. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






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






48. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






50. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -