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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. Group - a strep precedes rheumatic fever. Chorea is part of this sickness (grimacing - sudden body movements - etc.) and it embarrasses kids. They have joint pain. Watch for elevated antistreptolysin O to be elevated. Penicillin!






2. Expiratory grunt -- Causes Infant respiratory distress!






3. ** Hepatitis A is contact precautions Tetanus - Hepatitis B - HIV are STAndARD precautions






4. Inspiratory stridor.. LTB = croup!!!!






5. Turner's sign - flank grayish blue (turn around to see your flanks) pancreatitis

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6. Remember to preform the Allen's Test prior to doing an ABG to check for sufficient blood flow






7. Huntington's Chorea: 50% genetic - autosomal dominant disorder S/S: chorea --> writhing - twisting - movements of face - limbs and body - gait deteriorates to no ambulation - no cure - just palliative care

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8. Pt will sleep on unaffected side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks.






9. Knee immobility






10. Hypersecretion of epi/norepi - persistent HTN - increased HR - hyperglycemia - diaphoresis - tremor - pounding HA; avoid stress - frequent bating and rest breaks - avoid cold and stimulating foods - surgery to remove tumor






11. Normal PCWP (pulm capillary wedge pressure) is 8-13. Readings of 18-20 are considered high.






12. Sengstaken blakemore tube used for tx of esophageal varices - keep scissors at bedside.






13. Trachea shifts to the opposite side






14. Apgar measures HR - RR - Muscle tone - Reflexes - Skin color each 0-2 point. 8-10 OK. 0-3 RESUSCITATE.






15. (increased ADH): change in LOC - decreased deep tendon reflexes - tachycardia - n/v/a - HA; administer Declomycin - diuretics






16. If your laboring mom's water breaks and she is any minus station you better know there is a risk of prolapsed cord.






17. 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).






18. One of the physically demonstrable symptoms of meningitis is Kernig's sign. Severe stiffness of the hamstrings causes an inability to straighten the leg when the hip is flexed to 90 degrees.






19. Common Signs and Symptoms 01. PTB - low - grade afternoon fever.






20. Shilling Test - test for pernicious anemia/ how well one absorbs Vit b12






21. CHRONIC pain






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






23. Weight






24. Cardiac cath - npo 8-12hr - empty bladder - pulses - tell pt may feel heat palpitations or desire to cough with dye injection. Post - Vital signs keep leg straight bedrest 6-8hr.






25. A patient with a low hemoglobin and/or hematocrit should be evaluated for signs of bleeding - such as dark stools.






26. Myasthenia Gravis: worsens with exercise and improves with rest. Myasthenia Crisis: a positive reaction to Tensilon -- will improve symptoms Cholinergic Crisis: caused by excessive medication - stop med - giving Tensilon will make it worse






27. Painful vision loss - tunnel/gun barrel/ halo vision (peripheral vision loss)






28. Rebound tenderness






29. It is essential to maintain nasal patency with children < 1 yr. because they are obligatory nasal breathers.






30. For Meningitis check for Kernig's/ Brudzinski's signs.






31. Pull pinna down and back for kids < 3 yrs. when instilling eardrops.






32. Have trouble remembering fhr patterns in OB Think VEAL CHOP V C E H A O L P V = variable decels; C = cord compression caused E = early decels; H = head compression caused A = accels; O = okay - not a problem! L = late decels = placental insufficienc






33. One medication that cannot be administered by intraosseous infusion is isoproterenol - a beta agonist.

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34. Pumonary tuberculosis






35. 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.






36. Skeletal or skin






37. A






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






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






40. Don't fall for 'reestablishing a normal bowel pattern' as a priority with small bowel obstruction. Because the patient can't take in oral fluids 'maintaining fluid balance' comes first.






41. Addison's disease (need to 'add' hormone) Cushing's syndrome (have extra 'cushion' of hormones)






42. Rose spots on abdomen






43. Systematic desensitization






44. The biggest concern with cold stress and the newborn is respiratory distress.






45. Position on the RIGHT side with legs flexed






46. Watch out for questions suggesting a child drinks more than 3-4 cups of milk each day. (Milks good - right) Too much milk reduces intake of other essential nutrients - especially iron. Watch for anemia with milk - aholics. And don't let that mother p






47. After a hydrocele repair provide ice bags and scrotal support.






48. An occulsive dressing is used






49. School - age kids (5 and up) are old enough - and should have an explanation of what will happen a week before surgery such as tonsillectomy.






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