Test your basic knowledge |

NCLEX Miscellaneous

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Daily weights - high protein diets.






2. Delusions of persecution






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






4. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






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






6. PaCO2 levels






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






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






9. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






10. Can indicate peritonitis






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






12. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






13. Normal Magnesium levels






14. Optimal LDL levels






15. Lasts for up to one year.






16. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






18. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






19. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






20. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






21. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


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






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






24. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






25. ____ ____ causes vertigo.


26. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






27. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






29. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






30. ESR women under 50






31. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






33. Metabolic acidosis






34. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






36. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






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






39. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






40. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






41. Metabolic alkalosis






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






43. Platelet count in thousands






44. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






45. Excessive urine output - severe hydration - excessive thirst - anorexia - weakness; Treat w/ Pitressin.






46. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






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






49. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






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