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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. (increased ADH): change in LOC - decreased deep tendon reflexes - tachycardia - n/v/a - HA; administer Declomycin - diuretics
SIADH
Paget's disease
Common S/S of Kawasaki syndrome
CABG
2. ORhogam : given at 28 weeks - 72 hours post partum - IM. Only given to Rh NEGATIVE mother.
When is Rhogam given and how
CABG
Hodgkins disease
If you THINK a patient has new HTN
3. Hypospadias: abnormality in which urethral meatus is located on the ventral (back) surface of the penis anywhere from the corona to the perineum (remember hypo - low (for lower side or under side) Epispadias: opening of the urethra on the dorsal (fro
Pancreatitis pts>
Penis Problems
Complications of mechanical ventilation
Shilling test
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
Eclampsia is a
With lower amputations
Common S/S of appendicitis
FHR patterns in ob
5. Definitive diagnosis for abd. aortic aneurysm (AAA) --> CT scan
How many oz in a ml
Common S/S of orbital fracture
Brudzinski's sign
How to Dx a AAA
6. Hemovac - used after mastectomy - empty when full or q8hr - remove plug - empty contents - place on flat surface - cleanse opening and plug with alcohol sponge - compress evacuator completely to remove air - release plug - check system for operation.
Hypo - parathyroid
Hemovac
To remember blood sugar
Signs observed in hypocalemia
7. Ambient air (room air) contains 21 % o2
FHR patterns in ob
Allen's test
Room air is...
LVN/LPN cant
8. 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
Thrombocyopenia - bleeding precautions
Acid/ ASH diet
For an EEG test
Therapies
9. 3 -4 -6
Cranial nerves for Assessing extraocular eye movements
Cushing ulcers and cushings triad
Cerebral palsy
Common S/S of Shock
10. MRI- claustrophobia - no metal - assess pacemaker
Common S/S of guillian Barre Syndrome
Tetraology of Fallot
To prevent dumping syndrome
MRI
11. For PVD remember DAVE (Legs are Dependent forArterial & for Venous Elevated)
Omphalocele
Cushing ulcers and cushings triad
Common S/S of LTB
For PVD remember
12. 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!
Dystocia
Before a pft
Gross things to remember about nurses with herpes!!!!
Orthostatis is verfied by
13. Remember the phrase 'step up' when picturing a person going up stairs with crutches. The good leg goes up first - followed by the crutches and the bad leg. The opposite happens going down. The crutches go first - followed by the good leg.
1 g = How many mg
Med that can't be infused Intra osseously
Rule of nines
Crutch use
14. Stranger anxiety is greatest 7 - 9 months - Separation anxiety peaks in toddlerhood
Stranger Danger>!
Common S/S of Cataract
What to do in a sucking stab wound
Myasthenia gravis
15. DROPLET think of SPIDERMAN! S - sepsis S - scarlet fever S - streptococcal pharyngitis P - parvovirus B19 P - pneumonia P - pertussis I - influenza D - diptheria (pharyngeal) E - epiglottitis R - rubella M - mumps M - meningitis M - mycoplasma or men
Nonfat milk
Placement of a wheelchair
When a pt comes in and she is in active labor
Droplet Precautions Transmission
16. Nausea - muscle cramps - increased ICP - muscular twitching - convulsion; osmotic diuretics - fluids
Heroin withdrawl in a neonate
Maslow for a guy who lost his house in a fire
Common S/S of Basilar Fracture
Hyponatremia
17. Turner's sign - flank grayish blue (turn around to see your flanks) pancreatitis
18. One pound equals 16 0z
To remember blood sugar
autonomic dysreflexia
1 lb = How many ozs
Delegation Rule of Thumb?
19. With glomerulonephritis you should consider blood pressure to be your most important assessment parameter. Dietary restrictions you can expect include fluids - protein - sodium - and potassium.
Myasthenia gravis
Hydrocele
Glomerulonephritis considerations
Common S/S of Shock
20. Rebound tenderness
Complications of mechanical ventilation
Common S/S of appendicitis
Before Epidural
Side effects of thyroid hormones
21. Semi - Fowler's - prevent ncek flexion/hyperextension - trach at bedside
Common S/S of parkinsons
Behavior/Developmental - Peds
Post Thyroidectomy
Facts about hemophilia
22. Knee immobility
PDA
Cardinal signs of ARDS
Emphysema
Bucks traction =
23. CONTACT PRECAUTION MRS.WEEM - multidrug resistant organism R - respiratory infection S - skin infections W - wound infxn E - enteric infxn - clostridium difficile E - eye infxn - conjunctivitis
Eclampsia is a
4 year olds
PDA
Contact transmission precautions
24. 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.
Dumping syndrome
ICP and Shock have
Radioactive iodine
How to put on traction
25. OHyper reflexes (upper motor neuron issue 'your reflexes are over the top') oAbsent reflexes (lower motor neuron issue)
PCWP
Highest priortiy in status elipticus
Hyper reflexive Absent reflexsive
Before a pft
26. Transesophageal Fistula (TEF) - esophagus doesn't fully develop (this is a surgical emergency) The 3 C's of TEF in the newborn: 1) Choking 2) Coughing 3) Cyanosis
Ventilator Alarms
TEF
SIADH
Common S/S of LTB
27. Renal impairment: serum creatinine elevated and urine clearance decreased
Renal impairment labs
MRI
Common S/S of Basilar Fracture
Decorticate and Decerebrate
28. ICP (intracranial pressure) should be <2. measure head circonference.
ICP
Cane walking
Positioning with pneaumonia
Brachial Pulse
29. Dance's sign: RUQ mass (intussusception) with RLQ empty space (movement of cecum out of normal position).
Where are most spinal cord injuries
Hyperparathyroid
More info on lumbar puncture
Dance Sign
30. 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
Common S/S of Cataract
Green - Minimal
High priority in Addisons
Guillian Barre
31. You will ask every new admission if he has an advance directive - and if not you will explain it - and he will have the option to sign or not.
Every new admission needs
Amniocentesis is performed and why
Emphysema
Prolapsed Cord
32. Incentive Spirometry steps:1) Sit upright 2) Exhale 3) Insert mouthpiece 4) Inhale for 3 seconds - and then HOLD for 10 seconds
Incentive Spirometry steps
Where are most spinal cord injuries
Common S/S of Cholera
Post spleenectomy
33. Anaphylactic reaction to baker's yeast is contraindication for Hep B vaccine.
Shilling test
Hep B vaccine always ask
Common S/S of SLE
ACID ash diet
34. No meat and milk together
Glaucoma patients loose
Jews
Tidal volume
Menieres's disease
35. Insomnia is a side effect of thyroid hormones. Saunders confirms it. Makes sense though!Increased met. rate - your body is 'too busy to sleep' as opposed to the folks with hypothyroidism who may report somnolence (dec. met rate - body is slow and sle
Menieres's disease
1 quart = How many pints
Side effects of thyroid hormones
How many liters of O2
36. Patent ductuous arteriousus in infants! Valve doesn't close!
What is obtained before starting any iv antibiotic
Uremic Fetor
PDA
Highest priortiy in status elipticus
37. A. Charcot's triad for multiple sclerosis 1. Nystagmus 2. Intention tremor 3. Scanning or staccato speech
Meningeal irriatation>
Common S/S of GERD
Charcots sign
Why would a pt with leukemia have epistaxis
38. Position on the side of the AFFECTED EAR after surgery to allow drainage of secretions
If kid has a cold
Traction rule
Common S/S of BPH
After Myringotomy
39. It is X- linked. Mother passes the disease to her son
Cor Pulmonae
Guthrie test
Facts about hemophilia
Common S.S of Retino Blastoma
40. Decorticate positioning in response to pain = Cortex involvement. Decerebrate in response to pain = Cerebellar - brain stem involvement
If your patient starts seeing bugs
Decorticate and Decerebrate
Shilling test
HypoKalemia
41. OAmniotic fluid yellow with particles = meconium stained`
Diverticulitis
What to do if your patients chest tube accidently getes removed
Meconium stained protocol
Color codes
42. Knee - chest position or Trendelenburg
Common S/S of Cholera
Common S/S of emphysema
How many liters of O2
Prolapsed Cord
43. Rice watery stool
Common S/S of Cholera
A child with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Dangerous thing to get during pregnancy
What can't you give to immunosupressed pts
44. Normal in CHF from the squishin'.. Not normal in an MI patient
Cardinal signs of ARDS
When patient is in distress
Hypercalemia
s3 heart sound is normal not
45. Petechiae or + Herman's sign
Western blot test
HHNS Vs DKA
How many liters of O2
Common S/S of Dengue
46. Inspiratory stridor.. LTB = croup!!!!
Common S/S of Lyme's disease
Hearing the baby in OB
Common S/S of LTB
What if a toddler says no to medication
47. Cultures
Common S/S of asthma
LVN/LPN cant
What is obtained before starting any iv antibiotic
Before a pft
48. A patient with a low hemoglobin and/or hematocrit should be evaluated for signs of bleeding - such as dark stools.
After Gtube placement
Common S/S of pancreatitis
Low crit/hemoglobin
Meningeal irriatation>
49. Hermans sign= flushes and redness of skin with lighter color at the center of the rash.... It is a disease that comes from tropical and subtropical areas that are spread by misquotos
Pain in the LLQ indicative of...
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
What to do in the case of - A woman in labor with Un - Reassuring FHR
COPD and Pneumonia
50. Purple bruises around the belly button... Pancreatitis!
Allen's test
Grey Turners sign
Common S/S of orbital fracture
What is a bad sign in asthma