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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. 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 is a bad sign in asthma
Prior to liver biopsy
Acid/ ASH diet
Signs observed in hypocalemia
2. (CBI) --> catheter is taped to thigh so leg should be kept straight. No other positioning restrictions.
S/S of a fat embolism
Meningeal irriatation>
How do you teach someone to reduce back aches
During CBI (continuous bladder irrigation)
3. (increased ADH): change in LOC - decreased deep tendon reflexes - tachycardia - n/v/a - HA; administer Declomycin - diuretics
Yellow - Delayed
SIADH
Common S/S Meniere's Disease
Before Epidural
4. *Gastric Ulcer pain occurs 30 minutes to 90 minutes after eating - not at night - and doesn't go away with food
Potassium lab importance
Droplet Precautions Transmission
Gastric ulcer pain
SIADH
5. Place the apparatus first then place the weight (der)
Common sites for metastatsis
Western blot test
Common S/S of orbital fracture
How to put on traction
6. ** Hepatitis A is contact precautions Tetanus - Hepatitis B - HIV are STAndARD precautions
Laparoscopy
Post spleenectomy
Common S/S of Hydrocephalosis
Disease precautions
7. Undescended testis or cryptorchidism is a known risk factor for testicular cancer later in life.Start teaching boys testicular self exam around 12 - because most cases occur during adolescence.
TB health risk
Cryptoorchidism
PKU
Tube and J tubes are usually
8. Kopliks spots
Common S/S of measles
Before a pft
Guillian Barre
Common S/S of Shock
9. Autonomic dysreflexia ( life threatening inhibited sympathetic response of nervous system to a noxious stimulus - patients with spinal cord injuries at T-7 or above) is usually caused by a full bladder.
Western blot test
1 gr= How many mg
autonomic dysreflexia
Best indicator of dehydration
10. Risus sardonicus is a highly characteristic - abnormal - sustained spasm of the facial muscles that appears to produce grinning --- From Tetany! Sad and scary looking! Never Google image it again - Megan! Nightmares!
Common S/S of GERD
When instilling eardrops
Risus Sardonicus
Hep B vaccine always ask
11. After removal of the pituitary gland you must watch for hypocortisolism and temporary diabetes insipidus.
Infant with Spina Bifida
Common S/S of Kawasaki syndrome
After removal of the pituitary gland what should you watch for
Preload and Afterload
12. Allergic to eggs (Tristan D. ) !
Kernigs sign
Flu shot always ask
CPR in a five year old
After appendectomy
13. Beta cells of pancreas produce insulin
After Thyroidectomy
Kidneys and ears
Who produces insulin
Sources of potassium
14. Paracentesis - semi fowlers or upright on edge of bed - empty bladder. Post - v.s. - report elevated temp - observe for signs of hypovolemia.
Paracentesis
Common S/S of pyloric stenosis
Disease precautions
How to treat phobic disorders
15. Patients with GERD should lay on their left side with the HOB elevated 30 degrees.
CVA
Hydrocele
Gerd again
Low Residue diet
16. Elevate for first 24 hours on pillow - position prone daily to provide for hip extension.
Late Decels
Common sites for metastatsis
Heart problems
Above the knee amputation
17. Always check lead posioning levels
Common S/S of leprosy
Rule of thumb for assisting pysch patients
What disease leads to cardiac valve malfunctions
What to check children for at age 12 months
18. Cross reaction - People who have a latex allergy may be allergic to some foods - as well. This is called a cross reaction. When this happens - your body responds with the same allergic symptoms that you would have if you were exposed to latex. Cross
Pheochromocytoma
Glomerulonephritis considerations
Common S/S of Increased ICP
Why somone who is allergic to latex would be allergic to food too
19. The first sign of ARDS is increased respirations. Later comes dyspnea - retractions - air hunger - cyanosis.
The first s/s of ards
Crutch use
Shift to the left means
Hypernatremia
20. Managing stress in a patient with adrenal insufficiency (Addison's) is paramount - because if the adrenal glands are stressed further it could result in Addisonian crisis. While we're on Addison's - remember blood pressure is the most important asses
After Supratentorial Surgery
Before Epidural
High priority in Addisons
1 g = How many mg
21. Lymes is found mostly in Conneticuts
Lymes mostly found in
After Infratentorial Surgery
After Cataract surgery
A child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
22. Gonorrhea is a reportable disease
STD= gonnorrhea
Cystic fibrosis
Cute way to remember glascow coma
ALS
23. Expiratory grunt -- Causes Infant respiratory distress!
Dystocia
Signs observed in hypocalemia
Cmmon S/S Fibrin Hyalin
How to Dx a AAA
24. Most spinal cord injuries are at the cervical or lumbar regions
Kawasaki disease causes
Hypervolemia
Common S/S of Ulcerative Colitis
Where are most spinal cord injuries
25. Another c section with any more kids
PDA
A patient with vertical c - section will likely have
After Cataract surgery
Nephrotic syndrome
26. Burning on urination
SIADH
Common S/S of Thypohiod
Common S/S of Cystitis
Paracentesis
27. Glomerulonephritis: take vs q 4 hrs + daily weights
Glomerulonephritis
Developmental milestones
Paracentesis
Lumbar Puncture
28. Crackles suggest pneumonia - which is likely to be accompanied by hypoxia - which would manifest itself as mental confusion - etc.
Psuedomembrane in DIptheria
Crackles most likely are...
Common S/S of asthma
Hypernatremia
29. 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.
Common S/S of measles
Black - Expectant
Western blot test
Common S/S of Liver cirrhoisis
30. Lumbar puncture - fetal postion. post - nuero assess5-30 until stable - flat2-3hr - encourage fluids - oral anlgesics for headache - observe dressing
More info on lumbar puncture
Hirschsprungs
Behavior/Developmental - Peds
Huntington's Chorea
31. Rhematic fever
Hirschsprungs is dx how
What disease leads to cardiac valve malfunctions
Common S/S of down syndrome
Common S/S of PTB
32. Alk Ash diet - milk - veggies - rhubarb - salmon
Bucks traction =
Alkaline Ash diet
For cord compression in OB
How many liters of O2
33. 1 cup= 8 oz
Dig rule for kids
Asthma and arthritis best excercise
Vertical C section
1 cup= How many oz
34. Level of consciousness is the most important assessment parameter with status epilepticus.
What to do if your patients chest tube accidently getes removed
Highest priortiy in status elipticus
Trendelenberg's test
How to Dx a AAA
35. B/c of low platelets
Why would a pt with leukemia have epistaxis
Sources of potassium
Common S/S of pernicious anemia
How to treat phobic disorders
36. Birth weight doubles by 6 month and triple by 1 year of age.
Lymes mostly found in
Peds weight
TEF
Hearing the baby in OB
37. Knee - chest position or Trendelenburg
Common S/S of Tetany
Prolapsed Cord
ABG drawin
Common sites for metastatsis
38. Bounding pulse - SOB - dyspnea - rares/crackles - peripheral edema - HTN - urine specific gravity <1.010; Semi - Fowler's
Hypervolemia
Sickle cell crisis
Alzheimers
Where are chest tubes placed
39. Right sided heart failure caused by left ventricular failure (so pick edema - jvd - if it is a choice.)
Cerebral palsy
Best indicator of dehydration
NG tube rules
Cor Pulmonae
40. Pneumonia - fever and chills are usually present. For the elderly confusion is often present.
Cushings
Pneumonia
Common S/S of Dengue
Eclampsia is a
41. 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.
Hirschsprungs is dx how
Glaucoma patients loose
Pneumonia
Incentive Spirometry steps
42. With R side cardiac cath=look for valve problems with L side in adults look for coronary complications
Heart problems
Shift to the left means
Labs in DKA>
Common S/S of Cataract
43. Dystocia= baby cannot make it down to canal
TB test confirmation
Parkisons
Dystocia
Menieres's disease
44. Thyroid storm is HOT (hyperthermia) - Myxedema coma is COLD (hypothermia)
The first s/s of ards
Airborne Transmission
ICP
Thyroid storm and myxedema
45. Nephrotic syndrome s/s edema + hypotension. Turn and reposition (risk for impaired skin integrity)
Brachial Pulse
Nephrotic syndrome
Stomas
Common S/S of Hydrocephalosis
46. Co2 causes vasoconstriction.
Radioactive iodine
c02 builds up and causes
Apgar Scoring
After Endoscopy
47. In emphysema the stimulus to breathe is low PO2 - not increased PCO2 like the rest of us - so don't slam them with oxygen. Encourage pursed - lip breathing which promotes CO2 elimination - encourage up to 3000mL/day fluids - high - fowlers and leanin
Emphysema
Hearing the baby in OB
Crackles most likely are...
Greeks
48. Chipmunk face
Crackles most likely are...
Grey Turners sign
Alkaline Ash diet
Common S/S of Bulimia
49. Diverticulitis (inflammation of the diverticulum in the colon) pain is around LL quadrant.
Fetal alcohol sydrome
Airborne Transmission
Diverticulitis
TB health risk
50. Second voided urine most accurate when testing for ketones and glucose.
Meconium stained protocol
After Gtube placement
Whats petaling
When to test urine for ketones and glucose