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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. Normal Magnesium levels






2. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






3. Seconds/PT.






4. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






6. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


7. Normal calcium levels.






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






9. Creatinine (CR) women






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






11. Disappears 3-4 months.






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






13. Platelet count in thousands






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






15. Support group for infertility






16. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






17. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






19. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






20. Can indicate peritonitis






21. Most common complications is dysrhythmia - seeing drop in BP






22. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






23. Respiratory alkalosis






24. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






25. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






26. Nausea - muscle cramps - confusion - muscle twitching - convulsions






27. ESR women under 50






28. Muscle twitching - convulsions - diarrhea - headache apprehension - lethargy.






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






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






31. Metabolic acidosis






32. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






34. SaO2 levels






35. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






36. RBC values women; million/mm3






37. S3 ventricular gallop






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






39. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






41. Metabolic alkalosis






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






43. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






44. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






45. RBC values children; million/mm3






46. Disappears 3-4 months






47. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






48. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






49. RBC values men; million/mm3






50. High LDL levels