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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. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






2. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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3. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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4. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






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






6. Inflammation of protective covering of brain and spinal cord.






7. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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






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






10. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






11. Hematocrit levels - children; %






12. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






13. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






14. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






16. ESR women under 50






17. Maintains balance.






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






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






20. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






21. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






22. Metabolic alkalosis






23. Respiratory acidosis






24. Creatinine (CR) men






25. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






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






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

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






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






30. Treates Hyperkalemia






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

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32. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






33. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






35. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






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






37. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






38. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






39. Creatinine (CR) infant






40. RBC values women; million/mm3






41. Can indicate peritonitis






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






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






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






45. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






46. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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






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






49. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






50. SaO2 levels