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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. Battles Sign and Racoon's eyes






2. Glomerulonephritis: take vs q 4 hrs + daily weights






3. 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.






4. Burning on urination






5. Pain is usually the highest priority with RA






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






7. Position pt on right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) with the HOB elevated (to prevent aspiration)






8. 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






9. Tet spells treated with morphine.






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






11. If one nurse discovers another nurse has made a mistake it is always appropriate to speak to her before going to management. If the situation persists - then take it higher.






12. Another c section with any more kids






13. Upper part of the uterus






14. Used in plus sized women or risky or emergency c sections. less chance of harm for the baby






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






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






17. Position on the RIGHT side with legs flexed






18. No nasotracheal suctioning with head injury or skull fracture.






19. Systemic Lupus Ethramoutus.... (Lupus)






20. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic - progressive - degenerative cognitive disorder that accounts for more than 60% of all dementias






21. TPN(total parenteral nutrition) given in subclavian line.






22. Children <3yoa - <35 lbs with femur fx

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23. * Pancreatitis patients but them in fetal position - NPO - gut rest - prepare antecubital site for PICC cuz they'll probably be getting TPN/Lipids






24. Portal hypotension + albuminemia= Ascites.






25. Uremic fetor --> smell urine on the breath






26. (post - operative ulcer/stomach surgeries) --> eat in reclining position - lie down after meals for 20-30 minutes (also restrict fluids during meals - low CHO and fiber diet - small frequent meals)






27. Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic - progressive disease with demyelinating lesions in the CNS which affect the white matter of the brain and spinal cord. Motor S/S: limb weakness - paralysis - slow speech Sensory S/S: numbness - tingling - tinnitus Ce






28. If the baby is a posterior presentation - the sounds are heard at the sides. If the baby is anterior - the sounds are heard closer to midline - between teh umbilicus and where you would listen to a posterior presentation. If the baby is breech - the






29. Hydration is a big priority!






30. Pilling rolling tremors






31. * Koplick's spots are red spots with blue center characteristic of PRODROMAL stage of Measles. Usually in mouth.

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32. Position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to suture line. While feeding - hold in upright position.






33. A LATE sign! Always~!






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






35. Place a wheelchair parallel to the bed on the side of weakness






36. Parkinson's = RAT: rigidity - akinesia (loss of muscle mvt) - tremors. Treat with levodopa.






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

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38. One pound equals 16 0z






39. 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.






40. For cord compression - place the mother in the TRENDELENBERG position because this removes pressure of the presenting part off the cord. (If her head is down - the baby is no longer being pulled out of hte body by gravity) If the cord is prolapsed -






41. Low or semi - Fowler's - support head - neck and shoulders.






42. Brain problems occur






43. Never release traction unless you have an order from an MD to do so






44. Elevate for first 24 hours on pillow - position prone daily to provide for hip extension.






45. Ambient air (room air) contains 21 % o2






46. Radioactive iodine - The key word here is flush. Flush substance out of body w/3-4 liters/day for 2 days - and flush the toilet twice after using for 2 days. Limit contact w/patient to 30 minutes/day. No pregnant visitors/nurses - and no kids.






47. EEG - hold meds for 24-48 hrs prior - no caffine or cigarettes for 24 hrs prior - pt can eat - pt must stay awake night before exam - pt may be asked to hyperventilate and watch a bright flashing light - after EEG - assess pt for seizures - pt's will






48. (incision behind hairline) --> elevate HOB 30-45 degrees






49. Descending muscle weakness






50. 30 ml = 1 oz