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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. ESR women under 50






2. Respiratory acidosis






3. Creatinine (CR) men






4. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






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


6. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






7. Episodes of intense facial pain.






8. Disappears 3-4 months






9. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






10. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






11. Creatinine (CR) women






12. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






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






14. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






16. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


17. PaCO2 levels






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






19. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






20. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






22. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






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






25. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






26. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






27. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






28. Evaluates response of FHR to stress of fetal movement.






29. Optimal LDL levels






30. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






32. Low calcium; need high calcium & low phosphorus diet.






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






34. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






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






36. High LDL levels






37. Metabolic acidosis






38. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






39. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






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






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






42. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






43. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






44. Creatinine (CR) infant






45. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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


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






48. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






49. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


50. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___