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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. Excessive release of vasopression from posterior pituitary gland - resulting in hyponatremia and possible fluid overload.






2. WBC values - adults.






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






4. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






5. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






6. Platelet count in thousands






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






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






9. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






10. Respiratory alkalosis






11. Creatinine (CR) men






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






13. Borderline LDL levels






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






15. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






16. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.






17. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






18. S3 ventricular gallop






19. Lasts for up to one year.






20. Daily weights - high protein diets.






21. Facial swelling and proteinuria






22. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






23. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






24. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






25. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






26. Contact precautions required.






27. Episodes of intense facial pain.






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






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






30. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






31. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






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






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






34. RBC values women; million/mm3






35. ESR women under 50






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






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






38. Treats IBS






39. PaCO2 levels






40. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






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






43. Optimal LDL levels






44. Hematocrit levels - children; %






45. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






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






48. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






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






50. RBC values children; million/mm3