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NCLEX Final Ati Study
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. 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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2. Rusty sputum
If you see a nurse make a mistake Chain of command
Common S/S of PTB
Common S/S of pneumonia
MG and Guillian Barre
3. 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.
Asthmas and wheezers
VRSA
Common S/S of Thypohiod
Addisons
4. HbA1c - test to assess how well blood sugars have been controlled over the past 90-120 days. 4-6 corresponds to a blood sugar of 70-110; 7 is ideal for a diabetic and corresponds to a blood sugar of 130.
Hypovolemia
Common S/S of asthma
Hba1c
Peds positioning for GERD
5. Weight
If you see a nurse make a mistake Chain of command
Meningeal irriatation>
1 pint = How many cups
Best indicator of dehydration
6. Hemoglobin Neonates 18-27 3 mos 10.6-16.5 3 yrs 9.4-15.5 10 yrs 10.7-15.5
Detached Retina
Normal Hemoglobin
Mcburney's point
How to put on traction
7. Stranger anxiety is greatest 7 - 9 months - Separation anxiety peaks in toddlerhood
VV and AA
Developmental milestones
Common S/S of Cystitis
Stranger Danger>!
8. 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.
Hightest priority for RA
More info on intussception
Gross things to remember about nurses with herpes!!!!
MORE info on DKA ugh!
9. Anaphylactic reaction to baker's yeast is contraindication for Hep B vaccine.
Graves disease/ Hyperthyroidism
Hep B vaccine always ask
Anorexia sucks because
GTT for preggos
10. Trousseau and Tchovoski signs observed in hypocalcemia
Common S/S of cystic fibrosis
Prolapsed Cord
Signs observed in hypocalemia
Apgar scores/scoring
11. OHyper reflexes (upper motor neuron issue 'your reflexes are over the top') oAbsent reflexes (lower motor neuron issue)
Common S/S of Cataract
Guillian Barre
Complications of mechanical ventilation
Hyper reflexive Absent reflexsive
12. Burning on urination
Rh
Heart problems
Common S/S of Cystitis
Use of cold and hot
13. Broncospasm (anaphylaxis)
Incentive Spirometry steps
Main hypersensitivity for antiplatelet drugs
Cerebral angio prep
Cor Pulmonae
14. 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.
Prior to liver biopsy
If you see a nurse make a mistake Chain of command
Head Injury
More labs suggestive of renal failure
15. During sickle cell crisis there are two interventions to prioritize: fluids and pain relief.
Hypocalemia
Orange tag in pysch
Common S/S of epiglottitis
Sickle cell crisis
16. Rose spots on abdomen
When patient is in distress
Hydrocele
Knee replacement
Common S/S of Thypohiod
17. Developmental 2-3 months: turns head side to side 4-5 months: grasps - switch & roll 6-7 months: sit at 6 and waves bye - bye 8-9 months: stands straight at eight 10-11 months: belly to butt (phrase has 10 letters) 12-13 months: twelve and up - drink
COPD and Pneumonia
GTT for preggos
Shock
Developmental milestones
18. The first sign of ARDS is increased respirations. Later comes dyspnea - retractions - air hunger - cyanosis.
The first s/s of ards
Cor Pulmonae
Common S/S of Meningitis
TB health risk
19. Elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease intracranial pressure
1 kg= How many pounds
To remember blood sugar
Head Injury
Labs for congenital heart disease
20. Bleeding is part of the 'circulation' assessment of the ABCD's in an emergent situation. Therefore - if airway and breathing are accounted for - a compound fracture requires assessment before Glasgow coma scale and a neuro check (D=disability - or ne
The difference between Myasthenia Gravis - Myastenia Crisis - and Cholinergic Crisis
What is bleeding considered in ADPIE
Common S/S of emphysema
More info on lumbar puncture
21. 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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22. Hirschsprung's diagnosed with rectal biopsy looking for absence of ganglionic cells. Cardinal sign in infants is failure to pass meconium - and later the classic ribbon - like and foul smelling stools.
For an EEG test
Russel Traction =
Behavior/Developmental - Peds
Hirschsprungs is dx how
23. Disseminated Herpes Zoster is AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS - as to Localized Herpes Zoster is CONTACT PRECAUTIONS. A nurse with a localized herpes zoster CAN care for patients as long as the patients are Not immunosuppressed and the lesions must be covered!
When is Rhogam given and how
Gerd again
Bence Jones protein in urine
Gross things to remember about nurses with herpes!!!!
24. 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.
How do you treat a small bowel obstruction
Osteomyeltitis
Common S/S of Intusseption
Huntington's Chorea
25. Alk Ash diet - milk - veggies - rhubarb - salmon
Alkaline Ash diet
Age 4=5 year shots
Facts about hemophilia
Before a pft
26. No meat and milk together
Cor Pulmonae
Signs of a hip fracture
Jews
Hydrocele
27. Position pt in left side - lying (Sim's) with knee flexed
Guthrie test
Kids with HIV
Complications of mechanical ventilation
Enema positioning
28. Pumonary tuberculosis
Common S.S of Retino Blastoma
PTB
Shock
Hyperparathyroid
29. The MMR vaccine is given SQ not IM.
Paget's disease
What to in the case of - Pt with heat stroke
For a lumbar puncture
MMR SHot
30. High potassium is expected with carbon dioxide narcosis (hydrogen floods the cell forcing potassium out). Carbon dioxide narcosis causes increased intracranial pressure.
Carbon dioxide narcosis
Hydrocele
Signs of a hip fracture
Paracentesis
31. Tetralogy of fallot; remember HOPS Think DROP(child drops to floor or squats) or POSH Defect - septal Right Ventricular hypertrophy Overriding aorts Pulmonary stenosis
Coomb's test
Tetraology of Fallot
PKU
Flu shot always ask
32. A
Dig rule for kids
1 tsp= How many ml
HHNS Vs DKA
What to check children for at age 12 months
33. Intercostal retractions=bad!
Common S/S of Dengue
Eyes
STD= gonnorrhea
What is a bad sign in asthma
34. 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
Tet spells
Psuedomembrane in DIptheria
Guillian Barre
DKA
35. 1 cup= 8 oz
Potassium lab importance
From the ass From the Mouth
After Infratentorial Surgery
1 cup= How many oz
36. CHRONIC pain
Positioning with pneaumonia
Apgar scores/scoring
Appendicitis
Guided imagery is great for
37. 4 C'S- Coughing - Choking - Cyanosis and continuous droolings
DKA
Common S/S of TEF
Cause of Ascites
Why somone who is allergic to latex would be allergic to food too
38. Vertigo - Tinnitus
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39. Normal in CHF from the squishin'.. Not normal in an MI patient
CABG
s3 heart sound is normal not
Lumbar Puncture
High priority in Addisons
40. On bedrest while implant in place
During internal radiation
Pt with edema and walking
Cold stress in a newborn
Traction rule
41. Hydration is a big priority!
Common S/S of Tetany
Before Epidural
Fetal alcohol sydrome
4 year olds
42. GLASGOW COMA SCALE. EYES - VerbAL - MOTOR
Common S/S of Meningitis
Birth control - Diaphram
Cute way to remember glascow coma
Med that can't be infused Intra osseously
43. Lymes is found mostly in Conneticuts
Lymes mostly found in
Positioning with pneaumonia
Hep B vaccine always ask
Thyroid storm
44. What could cause bronchopulmonary dysplasia Dysplasia means abnormality or alteration. Mechanical ventilation can cause it. Premature newborns with immature lungs are ventilated and over time it damages the lungs. Other causes could be infection - pn
What could cause bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Common S/S of retinal detachment
The difference between Myasthenia Gravis - Myastenia Crisis - and Cholinergic Crisis
Hypernatremia SALT
45. Parkinson's = RAT: rigidity - akinesia (loss of muscle mvt) - tremors. Treat with levodopa.
Parkisons
autonomic dysreflexia
Eyes
How do you treat a small bowel obstruction
46. It is an amino acid that is BAD for people with PKU. It is found in food only and is also found in aspartame
DKA
Where are most spinal cord injuries
Phenalalanine
PDA
47. Foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours - position prone daily to provide for hip extension.
Hearing the baby in OB
Room air is...
Below the knee amputation
After Supratentorial Surgery
48. MRI- claustrophobia - no metal - assess pacemaker
Halo
Besides meds and congenital problems .. What can lead to decreased preload
TIA
MRI
49. 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.
Hypervolemia
More info on intussception
Nuetropenic patients
Mcburney's point
50. Coarse facial features
How do you treat a small bowel obstruction
Common S/S Acromegaly
Russel Traction =
Peds weight