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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. A. Charcot's triad for multiple sclerosis 1. Nystagmus 2. Intention tremor 3. Scanning or staccato speech
Common S/S of LTB
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
What can't you give to immunosupressed pts
Charcots sign
2. 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
3. No live vaccines - no fresh fruits - no flowers should be used for neutropenic patients.
Emphysema
Nuetropenic patients
Hepatitis
Thrombocyopenia - bleeding precautions
4. 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
Common S/S of Hodgkins Disease/Lymphoma
FHR patterns in ob
NG tube rules
Myelogram
5. A positive Western blot in a child <18 months (presence of HIV antibodies) indicates only that the mother is infected. Two or more positive p24 antigen tests will confirm HIV in kids <18 months. The p24 can be used at any age.
Orthostatis is verfied by
Autonomic Dysreflexia
If you THINK a patient has new HTN
Western blot test
6. Glaucoma patients lose peripheral vision. Treated with meds
Glaucoma patients loose
Apgar scores/scoring
Cushing ulcers and cushings triad
Bethamethasone
7. Systematic desensitization
Hirschsprungs
How to treat phobic disorders
FHR patterns in ob
ALS
8. Diptheria is an upper respiratory tract infection. It is characterized by sore throat - low fever and the psuedomembrane! Which is just a capsule around the tonsils that you can see with your penlight... It just looks like a whiteish yellow capsule a
Psuedomembrane in DIptheria
Common S/S of leprosy
ICP
Dig rule for kids
9. A patient with a low hemoglobin and/or hematocrit should be evaluated for signs of bleeding - such as dark stools.
1 lb = How many ozs
Low crit/hemoglobin
Laparoscopy
TEF
10. OIt's ok to have abdominal craps - blood tinged outflow and leaking around site if the Peritoneal Dialysis cath (tenkhoff) was placed in the last 1-2 wks. Cloudy outflow NEVER NORMAL.
During CBI (continuous bladder irrigation)
Pheochromocytoma
Tenkhoff cath
Willam's position
11. Slowed physical and mental function - sensitivity to cold - dry skin and hair
To prevent dumping syndrome
Myxedema/ hypothroidism
Stranger Danger>!
Above the knee amputation
12. During sickle cell crisis there are two interventions to prioritize: fluids and pain relief.
Asthma and arthritis best excercise
Incentive Spirometry steps
Sickle cell crisis
TEF
13. Cat's eye reflex (grayish discoloration of the pupil)
Menieres's disease
caput succedaneum=
Common S.S of Retino Blastoma
Pneumonia
14. ICP (intracranial pressure) should be <2. measure head circonference.
ICP
Cystic fibrosis
Common S/S of Kawasaki syndrome
Above the knee amputation
15. With R side cardiac cath=look for valve problems with L side in adults look for coronary complications
Heart problems
Gerd again
What to do for addisons/cushings
MS
16. Accelerated physical and mental function; sensitivity to heat - fine/soft hair
PCWP
Graves disease/ Hyperthyroidism
After removal of the pituitary gland what should you watch for
Peritoneal Dialysis when outflow is inadequate
17. Another c section with any more kids
A patient with vertical c - section will likely have
When is Rhogam given and how
Orange tag in pysch
Detached Retina
18. Caput succedaneum= diffuse edema of the fetal scalp that crosses the suture lines. Swelling reabsorbs within 1 to 3 days.
Heart problems
caput succedaneum=
Latex allergies
Hyperthyroidism
19. Children with tetralogy of Fallot may develop 'tet spells'. The precise mechanism of these episodes is in doubt - but presumably results from a transient increase in resistance to blood flow to the lungs with increased preferential flow of desaturate
1 lb = How many ozs
Vertical C section
Peritoneal Dialysis when outflow is inadequate
Tet spells
20. Rice watery stool
Hirschsprungs is dx how
1 gr= How many mg
Common S/S of asthma
Common S/S of Cholera
21. Fatigue - muscle weakness - renal calculi - back and joint pain (increased calcium) - low Ca - high phosphorus diet
Allen's test
Cushing ulcers and cushings triad
Hyperparathyroid
Heart Defects
22. 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.
Best way to tube feed or feed kids
Cath lab
More IVP info
Gerd again
23. Position on the RIGHT side with legs flexed
IVP requires
ICP and Shock have
After appendectomy
Pancreatitis pts>
24. Expiratory grunt -- Causes Infant respiratory distress!
Signs of a hip fracture
Burn Degrees
Cmmon S/S Fibrin Hyalin
If your patient starts seeing bugs
25. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes - vision changes - fatigue and spasticity are all symptoms of MS
Highest priortiy in status elipticus
Myxedema/ hypothroidism
Protocol for Airborne Transmission
Other S/S of MS
26. 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
Radioactive iodine
Hyperthyroidism
MRI
Pheochromocytoma
27. Placenta previa = there is no pain - there is bleeding. Placenta abruption = pain - but no bleeding.
Every new admission needs
For PVD remember
Diff between placenta previa and placenta abrupto
Tetraology of Fallot
28. You can petal the rough edges of a plaster cast with tape to avoid skin irritation.
HypoMg
IVP requires
Whats petaling
What is obtained before starting any iv antibiotic
29. Guillain - Barre syndrome= ascending paralysis. Keep eye on respiratory system.
Guillian Barre
Chief concern in CF
School aged kids and five year olds
Common S/S of down syndrome
30. Liver - brain - lung - bone - and lymph
ABG drawin
Paracentesis
Nonfat milk
Common sites for metastatsis
31. For PVD remember DAVE (Legs are Dependent forArterial & for Venous Elevated)
Color codes
Crutch use
For PVD remember
Traction in kids
32. BSA is considered the most accurate method for medication dosing with kids. (I though it was weight - but apparently not)
Common S/S of Dengue
Most accurate way to test kids for medication accuracy
Anorexia sucks because
Best way to warm a newborn
33. Increased temp - weakness - disorientation/delusions - hypotension - tachycardia; hypotonic solution
Hypernatremia
How to treat phobic disorders
When is Rhogam given and how
How to Dx a AAA
34. Increased temp - pulse and HTN
Paracentesis
Protocol for Airborne Transmission
Thyroid storm
Common S/S of Hydrocephalosis
35. Co2 causes vasoconstriction.
S/S of a fat embolism
c02 builds up and causes
ICP
When you see coffee brown emesis think>
36. 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
What to check children for at age 12 months
Common S/S of MG
Acid/ ASH diet
Gross things to remember about nurses with herpes!!!!
37. Tylenol poisoning - liver failure possible for about 4 days. Close observation required during this time - frame - as well as tx with Mucomyst.
Tylenol poisioining
1 tablespoon = How many ml
Cane walking
Prior to liver biopsy
38. Handle any blood
Enema positioning
Common S/S of Intusseption
LVN/LPN cant
Nonfat milk
39. No phenylalanine with a kid positive for PKU (no meat no dairy no aspartme
How to treat phobic disorders
PKU
Signs observed in hypocalemia
Greenstick fracture
40. B/c of low platelets
Willam's position
Low crit/hemoglobin
Why would a pt with leukemia have epistaxis
Common S/S Acromegaly
41. * To convert Centigrade to F. F= C+40 - multiply 9/5 and substract 40 * To convert Fahrenheit to C. C= F+40 - multiply 5/9 and substract 40.
HyperMg
Temp conversion
Tube and J tubes are usually
Hightest priority for RA
42. Serum acetone and serum ketones rise in DKA. As you treat the acidosis and dehydration expect the potassium to drop rapidly - so be ready - with potassium replacement. Fluids are the most important intervention with HHNS as well as DKA - so get fluid
Labs in DKA>
Low crit/hemoglobin
Dig rule for kids
Heart problems
43. When drawing an ABG - you need to put the blood in a heparinized tube - make sure there are no bubbles - put on ice immediately after drawing - with a lable indicating if the pt was on room air or
ABG drawin
What if a toddler says no to medication
Turner's sign
Glomerulonephritis considerations
44. I kept forgetting which was dangerous when you're pregnant; regular measles (rubeola) - or German measles (rubella) - so remember: - never get pregnant with a German (rubella)
Guillian Barre
Dangerous thing to get during pregnancy
Common S/S of pneumonia
Before Epidural
45. Bounding pulse - SOB - dyspnea - rares/crackles - peripheral edema - HTN - urine specific gravity <1.010; Semi - Fowler's
More info on intussception
For PVD remember
Hypervolemia
TIA
46. Perform amniocentesis before 20 weeks gestation to check for cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities.
Stranger Danger>!
Besides sodium - water also follows
Amniocentesis is performed and why
Hba1c
47. A patient with liver cirrhosis and edema may ambulate - then sit with legs elevated to try to mobilize the edema.
Post Thyroidectomy
Pt with edema and walking
Tet spells
What happens when phenylalanine increases
48. Inspiratory stridor.. LTB = croup!!!!
Prolapsed Cord
Lymes mostly found in
1 pint = How many cups
Common S/S of LTB
49. Wheezing on EXPIRATION
ALS
Hearing the baby in OB
After Infratentorial Surgery
Common S/S of asthma
50. One medication that cannot be administered by intraosseous infusion is isoproterenol - a beta agonist.