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NCLEX General
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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
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. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
ear meds/3 and over
Inderal
2. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer
NG tube
Decision Tree Step 2?
Nursing care during IV infusions
pernicious anemia
3. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu
burns Stage III
NPH
Immediate Post - Op Care
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
4. Increases heart rate
Adduction
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
impaired asbsorption
causes of hypoglycemia
5. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
neurologic symptoms
parasthesia
NSAIDS
epilepsy
6. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Epidural anesthetic
Regular insulin
Cardiogenic Shock
glossitis
7. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
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8. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
when mixing insulins
CVL
diabetes insipidus
Acetonuria
9. Motor dysphasia
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10. Straight back
dry sterile dressing
Malpractice
ear meds/3 and over
checking NG tube placement
11. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
Insulin
stool testing
MDI
morphine
12. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
polycythemia vera
ischemia
sliding scale
bicarbonate
13. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
1 ft
Cheyenne Strokes
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Hemophilia
14. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
neurologic symptoms
glossitis
Spinal anesthetic
1 lb
15. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure
nitroglycerin
Catapres
PEP
Malpractice
16. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
inflammation
Osmosis
thrombocytopenic purpura
Nursing assistant
17. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Regular insulin
platelets
smaller to larger
18. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
Medications for perioperative
ethical
1 pt
burns Stage I
19. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
tube feeding
1 pt
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Local cold
20. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Bacteremia
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Insulin
21. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
1 ft
Cardiogenic Shock
fleets enema
burns Stage II
22. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
Isotonic
Hemophilia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
phlebitis
23. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Osmosis
1 lb
Respiratory alkalosis
24. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe
Na+
alsalva manuever
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Hypertonic
25. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.
tamoxifen
infiltration r/t IV
Lantus
fluid congestion
26. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d
when mixing insulins
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Sim's
27. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.
Ankyloses
septicemia
heart failure
parasthesia
28. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
eye ointments
causes of hypoglycemia
Insulin
oil retention enema
29. Monitor K+
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
NG tube
when on lasix
sliding scale
30. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document
Prone
antidote for heparin
impaired asbsorption
foley catheter(woman)
31. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm
Modified Trendelenburg
dermatitis
Respiratory acidosis
1 lb
32. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
Blood pressure
Humulog
autonomic dysreflexia
33. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
MDI
Hypertonic
transdermal meds
thrombocytopenic purpura
34. 22 - 29 mEq/l
bicarbonate
bacteriacidal
metered dose inhaler
burns Stage III
35. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie
Patient controlled analgesia
Thalamus Lesion
continuous feeding tube(pump)
side effects of barbituates
36. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d
Sim's
On
Osmosis
Medications for perioperative
37. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
lasix
cathartic
acute appendicitis
nephrotoxicity
38. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.
prilosec
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Addison disease
Epidural anesthetic
39. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
Spinal anesthetic
smaller to larger
Humulog
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
40. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
acute appendicitis
1 ft
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Glucotrol
41. Right
larger to smaller
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Nursing care during IV infusions
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
42. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
sliding scale
nitroglycerin
hypoxia
2.2lbs.
43. Inflammation and pain
1 T
epidural
Respiratory alkalosis
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
44. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
Decision Tree Step 2?
Addison disease
gastroenteritis
1 T
45. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Cl
Respiratory alkalosis
Diffusion
46. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption
Aspirin
Side - lying
septicemia
Superficial thrombophlebitis
47. 1 kg
IM meds
2.2lbs.
ischemia
Nursing care during IV infusions
48. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
phlebitis r/t IV
bicarbonate
tamoxifen
49. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res
off
morphine
rotate injection sites
Shock
50. 85 - 115 mEq/l
impaired asbsorption
nitroglycerin
polycythemia vera
Cl