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NCLEX Final Ati Study
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Slowed physical and mental function - sensitivity to cold - dry skin and hair
Myxedema/ hypothroidism
In depth - Color codes
1 gr= How many mg
Gerd again
2. Nausea - muscle cramps - increased ICP - muscular twitching - convulsion; osmotic diuretics - fluids
PKU
Traction in kids
Hyponatremia
After Total Hip Replacement
3. Shilling Test - test for pernicious anemia/ how well one absorbs Vit b12
Therapies
Shilling test
SLE
Why somone who is allergic to latex would be allergic to food too
4. What traction is used in a school - age kid with a femur or tibial fracture with extensive skin damage Ninety - ninety. The name refers to the angles of the joints. A pin is placed in the distal part of the broken bone - and the lower extremity is in
MS
Penis Problems
Dangerous thing to get during pregnancy
Traction in kids
5. Just means a difficult or abnormal delivery or birth... example.. shoulder dystocia
When to test urine for ketones and glucose
Dystocia
Meningeal irriatation>
Prior to liver biopsy
6. GLASGOW COMA SCALE. EYES - VerbAL - MOTOR
TEF
Guillian Barre
With lower amputations
Cute way to remember glascow coma
7. 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
After Endoscopy
Dystocia
Greeks
Kidneys and ears
8. Complications of Mechanical Ventilation: Pneumothorax - Ulcers
Complications of mechanical ventilation
ACID ash diet
Pancreatitis prioritys
Common S/S of Shock
9. Bronze like skin pigmentation
Prolapsed Cord
Common S/S of Increased ICP
How many oz in a ml
Common S/S of addisions
10. Brain problems occur
Guided imagery is great for
Common S/S of pernicious anemia
What is a bad sign in asthma
What happens when phenylalanine increases
11. EEG- no sleep the night before - meals not withheld - no stimulants for 24hr before - tranquilizer/stimulant meds held 24-48hr before - may be asked to hyperventilate 3-4min and watch a bright flashing light.
Risus Sardonicus
MMR SHot
More info on EEG
Latex allergies
12. A LATE sign! Always~!
Decorticate and Decerebrate
The difference between Myasthenia Gravis - Myastenia Crisis - and Cholinergic Crisis
Change in color is
Yellow - Delayed
13. High potassium is expected with carbon dioxide narcosis (hydrogen floods the cell forcing potassium out). Carbon dioxide narcosis causes increased intracranial pressure.
Facts about hemophilia
What happens when phenylalanine increases
Carbon dioxide narcosis
First sign of cystic fibrosis
14. Painless - progressive englargement of spleen and lymph tissues - and Reedstenberg cells!
Common S/S of Hodgkins Disease/Lymphoma
Common S/S of hypocalcemia
Hypo - parathyroid
More info on intussception
15. Nephrotic syndrome s/s edema + hypotension. Turn and reposition (risk for impaired skin integrity)
Nephrotic syndrome
Uremic Fetor
Temp conversion
TB health risk
16. Vastus lateralis is IM administration site for 6month infants
Immunizations rules
Common S/S of Meningitis
What is obtained before starting any iv antibiotic
Use of cold and hot
17. Portal hypotension + albuminemia= Ascites.
Common S/S of pyloric stenosis
Cause of Ascites
c02 builds up and causes
Pt with edema and walking
18. 1 t (teaspoon)= 5 ml
What is bleeding considered in ADPIE
Temp conversion
Thyroid storm
1 tsp= How many ml
19. Alk Ash diet - milk - veggies - rhubarb - salmon
Signs observed in hypocalemia
Alkaline Ash diet
1 tsp= How many ml
After Total Hip Replacement
20. Position pt on right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) with the HOB elevated (to prevent aspiration)
More info on TB testing a positive result
Thrombocyopenia - bleeding precautions
What to do in the case of tube feeding with decreased LOC
Psuedomembrane in DIptheria
21. Remember compartment syndrome is an emergency situation. Paresthesias and increased pain are classic symptoms. Neuromuscular damage is irreversible 4-6 hours after onset.
Immunizations rules
Protocol for Airborne Transmission
Compartment syndrome
Phenalalanine
22. Acid Ash diet - cheese - corn - cranberries - plums - prunes - meat - poultry - pastry - bread
Glaucoma patients loose
autonomic dysreflexia
Lymes mostly found in
ACID ash diet
23. Uremic fetor --> smell urine on the breath
Acid/ ASH diet
What treats tet spells
Uremic Fetor
What is bleeding considered in ADPIE
24. Charcot's Triad (IAN)
What could cause bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Appendicitis
Stomas
Common S/S of MS>
25. Pulse area cpr on infant
Brachial Pulse
Positioning with pneaumonia
Common S/S of Shock
Cushings
26. ** IVP requires bowel prep so they can visualize the bladder better
A child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Paget's disease
IVP requires
High priority in Addisons
27. Chvostek= Tapping on the face above the cheek bone will cause spams! Trosseaus= using a BP cuff and inflating it - and it will cause spasms of the wrist
Chvostek and Trosseaus sign
Common S/S of appendicitis
Bryant's traction=
Willam's position
28. A guy loses his house in a fire. Priority is using community resources to find shelter - before assisting with feelings about the tremendous loss. (Maslow).
After Endoscopy
Maslow for a guy who lost his house in a fire
What treats tet spells
A patient with vertical c - section will likely have
29. Chest tubes are placed in the pleural space.
Peds weight
Where are chest tubes placed
What to do in the case of - an Air/Pulmonary Embolism
Crackles most likely are...
30. Orange tag in triage is non emergent Psych
Color codes
s/s of a fat embolism
School aged kids and five year olds
Orange tag in pysch
31. Its important to be aware of the lab result for prothrombin time
Sources of potassium
Prior to liver biopsy
More labs suggestive of renal failure
The first s/s of ards
32. (incision behind hairline) --> elevate HOB 30-45 degrees
Pt with edema and walking
After Supratentorial Surgery
Best way to tube feed or feed kids
Bence Jones protein in urine
33. Fetal alcohol syndrome - upturned nose - flat nasal bridge - thin upper lip - SGA
Fetal alcohol sydrome
Hyper reflexive Absent reflexsive
COPD patients
When patient is in distress
34. Skeletal or skin
Thyroid storm
Myxedema/ hypothroidism
Paget's disease
Dunlap traction=
35. Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) pain is in RL quadrant with rebound tenderness.
Delegation Rule of Thumb?
Botox
Appendicitis
Cushings
36. Intussusception common in kids with CF. Obstruction may cause fecal emesis - currant jellylike stools (blood and mucus). A barium enema may be used to hydrostatically reduce the telescoping. Resolution is obvious - with onset of bowel movements.
More info on intussception
Asthma and arthritis best excercise
Common S/S of Bladder Cancer
Other S/S of MS
37. * Pancreatitis patients but them in fetal position - NPO - gut rest - prepare antecubital site for PICC cuz they'll probably be getting TPN/Lipids
For a lumbar puncture
Pancreatitis pts>
For cord compression in OB
Common S/S Acromegaly
38. Knee - chest position or Trendelenburg
Cause of Ascites
Prolapsed Cord
A preggo in a minus station
TB health risk
39. Greek heritage - they put an amulet or any other use of protective charms around their baby's neck to avoid 'evil eye' or envy of others
Greeks
Myasthenia gravis
What treats tet spells
Brudzinski's sign
40. Sensory=S Motor=M Both=B Oh (Olfactory I) Some Oh (Optic II) Say Oh (Oculomotor III) Marry To (Trochlear IV) Money Touch (Trigeminal V) But And (Abducens VI) My Feel (Facial VII) Brother A (Auditory VIII) Says Girls (Glossopharyngeal IX) Big Vagina (
A child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
When a pt comes in and she is in active labor
Common S/S of SLE
Cranial Nerves
41. Osteomyletitis is an infectious bone dz. Give blood cultures and antibiotics - then if necessary surgery to drain abscess.
With lower amputations
Hyperthyroidism
Osteomyeltitis
Dystocia
42. Nonfat milk reduces reflux by increasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure
Cerebral angio prep
Nonfat milk
Hemovac
MMR SHot
43. 7 - 10ml / kg
Common S/S of Liver cirrhoisis
Tidal volume
Common S/S of Lyme's disease
What is a bad sign in asthma
44. Nurses First action is to listen to fetal rate/tone
When a pt comes in and she is in active labor
Post Thyroidectomy
Nondairy sources of calcium
Common S/S of Bladder Cancer
45. A little trick regarding potassium: ALKALOSIS: K is LOW Acidosis is just the opposite: K is High The vital sign you should check first with high potassium is pulse (due to dysrhythmias).
What if a toddler says no to medication
Dumping syndrome
No Cantalope
Potassium and acid base balance
46. Four side - rails up can be considered a form of restraint. Even in LTC facility when a client is a fall risk - keep lower rails down - and one side of bed against the wall - lowest position - wheels locked.
Common S/S of measles
Side rail rules
Addisons
Glomerulonephritis considerations
47. Liver biopsy- Adm vit k - npo morning of exam 6hr - give sedative - Teach pt that he will be asked to hold breath for 5-10sec - supine postion - lateral with upper arms elevated. Post - postion on right side - frequent v.s. - report severe ab pain s
Liver biopsy
To prevent dumping syndrome
Menieres's disease
Heroin withdrawl in a neonate
48. While treating DKA - bringing the glucose down too far and too fast can result in increased intracranial pressure d/t water being pulled into the CSF. Polyuria is common with the hypercalcemia caused by hyperparathyroidism.
Suctioning is good -- except
Pancreatitis prioritys
MORE info on DKA ugh!
A child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
49. No phenylalanine with a kid positive for PKU (no meat no dairy no aspartme
Common S/S of pneumonia
PKU
When instilling eardrops
Allen's test
50. Injuries are minor and tx can be delayed to hrs or days . Individuals in this group should be moved away from the main triage area. Ex: upper extremity fx - minor burns - sprains - sm. lacerations - behavior disorders.
More info on droplet precautions
Green - Minimal
Maslow for a guy who lost his house in a fire
Below the knee amputation