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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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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. (severe acute resp syndrome) airborne + contact (just like varicella)






2. Red - Immediate: Injuries are life threatening but survivable with minimal intervention. Ex: hemothrax - tension pneumothorax - unstable chest and abdominal wounds - INCOMPLETE amputations - OPEN fx's of long bones - and 2nd/3rd degree burn with 15%-






3. 1 t (teaspoon)= 5 ml






4. Position on the RIGHT side with legs flexed






5. If patients have hallucinations redirect them. In delusions distract them.






6. Accelerated physical and mental function; sensitivity to heat - fine/soft hair






7. Has nothing to do with weight loss. It is a diet intended for health and may be prescribed by your physician to control illness or disease. Once your liver has metabolized the food you ingest - it leaves a mineral deposit - known as ash - which can b






8. 1. COAL (cane walking): C - cane O - opposite A - affected L - leg






9. ** Ask for anaphylactic rxn to eggs or neomycin before MMR






10. In a five -year old breathe once for every 5 compressions doing cpr.






11. Coughing w/o other s/s is suggestive of asthma. Speaking of asthma - watch out if your wheezer stops wheezing. It could mean he is worsening.






12. Injuries are extensive and chances of survival are unlikely. Seperate but dont abandoned - comfort measures if possible. Ex: Unresponsive - spinal cord injuries - woulds with anatomical organs - 2nd/3rd degree burn with 60% of body surface area - se






13. Did you know there is an association between low - set ears and renal anomalies Now you know What to look for if down's isn't there to choose. (just to expand on it a little - the kidneys and ears develop around the same time in utero. Hence - they'r






14. Side lying






15. Hemovac - used after mastectomy - empty when full or q8hr - remove plug - empty contents - place on flat surface - cleanse opening and plug with alcohol sponge - compress evacuator completely to remove air - release plug - check system for operation.






16. First sign of cystic fibrosis may be meconium ileus at birth. Baby is inconsolable - do not eat - not passing meconium.






17. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) is a condition in which there is a degeneration of motor neurons in both the upper & lower motor neuron systems.






18. My - Measles Chicken - Chicken Pox/Varicella Hez - Herpez Zoster/Shingles TB






19. Vesicular rash (central to distal) dew drop on rose petal






20. Turn pt from side to side BEFORE checking for kinks in tubing (according to Kaplan)






21. Incrased temp - rapid/weak pulse - increase respiration - hypotension - anxiety - urine specific gravity >1.030






22. Coarctation of the aorta causes increased blood flow and bounding pulses in the arms






23. Right sided heart failure caused by left ventricular failure (so pick edema - jvd - if it is a choice.)






24. Cullen's sign - ecchymosis in umbilical area - seen with pancreatitis






25. Tremors - tetany - seizures - dyrshythmias - depression - confusion - dysphagia; dig toxicity






26. Respiratory problems!






27. HypoNa - hyperK - hypoglycemia - dark pigmentation - decreased resistance to stress - fractures - alopecia - weight loss - GI distress






28. Fat Embolism: Blood tinged sputum (r/t inflammation) - inc ESR - respiratory alkalosis (not acidosis r/t tachypnea) - hypocalcemia - increased serum lipids - 'snow storm' effect on CXR.






29. Allen's test - occlude both ulnar and radial artery until hand blanches then release ulnar. If the hand pinks up - ulnar artery is good and you can carry on with ABG/radial stick as planned. ABGS must be put on ice and whisked to the lab.

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30. ** BOTOX for strabismus. Patch the GOOD eye so that the weaker eye can get stronger.






31. Expiratory grunt -- Causes Infant respiratory distress!






32. Trendelenburg test - for varicose veins. If they fill proximally = varicosity.

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33. Placenta previa = there is no pain - there is bleeding. Placenta abruption = pain - but no bleeding.






34. Greenstick fractures - usually seen in kids bone breaks on one side and bends on the other






35. Cat's eye reflex (grayish discoloration of the pupil)






36. Semi - Fowler's - prevent ncek flexion/hyperextension - trach at bedside






37. One pound equals 16 0z






38. Position prone (on abdomen) so that sac does not rupture






39. During sickle cell crisis there are two interventions to prioritize: fluids and pain relief.






40. If a TB patient is unable/unwilling to comply with tx they may need supervision (direct observation). TB is a public health risk.






41. Another c section with any more kids






42. No phenylalanine with a kid positive for PKU (no meat no dairy no aspartme






43. Rebound tenderness






44. Nurses First action is to listen to fetal rate/tone






45. Its important to be aware of the lab result for prothrombin time






46. MRI- claustrophobia - no metal - assess pacemaker






47. Slowed physical and mental function - sensitivity to cold - dry skin and hair






48. Muscle ewakness - dysrhythmias - increase K (raisins - bananas - apricots - oranges - beans - potatoes - carrots - celery)






49. Portal hypotension + albuminemia= Ascites.






50. Second voided urine most accurate when testing for ketones and glucose.