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NCLEX General
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Subjects
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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. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Bolus feeding
Inderal
2. 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
Respiratory acidosis
1 qt
retrovirus
3. Prevent circulation
nitroglycerin
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Heat
4. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Dehydration
phenelzine sulfate
Aldosterone
1000mg
5. 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
Basal ganglia lesion
Heat
Decision Tree Step 2?
before surgery the pt. should stop using
6. Total suppression of urine
side effects of barbituates
Risk Factors for operations
Anuria
Narcotic analgesics
7. 60 gtt
causes of hyperglycemia
1 tsp
1 ml
Ego integrity Vs despair
8. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change
beefy red tongue
1 teacup
nitroglycerin
Air embolism
9. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing
Sterile Field
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Reed - Sternberg cell
Intradermal injections
10. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Bacteremia
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Hypokalemia
11. Look at all options as true/false
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12. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
Decison Tree Step 5?
milliliter
suctioning
air embolus
13. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
dry sterile dressing
RACE
Respiratory acidosis
1 lb
14. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
tube feeding
lasix
Sickle Cell Crisis
15. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
leukemia
1 pinch
stool testing
Catapres
16. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
Medications for perioperative
nitroglycerin
Dehydration
HRT
17. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
1 lb
Thalamus Lesion
when mixing insulins
Infiltration
18. 1 kg
2.2lbs.
Lantus
opiate
Blood pressure
19. 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.
Wheel Chair Positioning
Epidural anesthetic
traumatic brain injury
Medications for perioperative
20. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Adduction
nitroglycerin
Cardiogenic Shock
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
21. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm
1 lb
Modified Trendelenburg
Sim's
1 pt
22. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing
Narcan or Noloxene
Medications for perioperative
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Lantus
23. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
larger to smaller
wet to dry dressings
Addison disease
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
24. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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25. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
Semi - Fowler's
K+
tube feeding
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
26. Parinaud's syndrome.
phenazopyridine
Humulog
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
carbon dioxide levels
27. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
most insulins
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Blood Gas Values
Decison Tree Step 5?
28. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.
side effects of barbituates
Decison Tree Step 5?
causes of hypoglycemia
heparin/lovanox
29. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.
septicemia
1 qt
1 pt
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
30. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
ototoxicity
Heat
causes of hypoglycemia
sub - q injections
31. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Cheyenne Strokes
epilepsy
midbrain syndrome
32. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
lasix
phenazopyridine
infiltration r/t IV
Adduction
33. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
diabetes insipidus
Decision Tree Step 4?
air embolus
Negligence
34. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
wet to dry dressing
nthelminthic enema
catecholamine
Occipital Lobe Lesion
35. 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
wet to dry dressings
broad spectrum
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Metabolic alkalosis
36. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
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37. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
nitroglycerin
Ego integrity Vs despair
edema
Reed - Sternberg cell
38. Cardiotonic
digitalis
On
Insulin
rotate injection sites
39. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose
Nursing assistant
Decision Tree Step 4?
Logrolling
metered dose inhaler
40. O2 sat is less than 93
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
administer 2L O2 when
phlebitis r/t IV
Sim's
41. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Respiratory alkalosis
Negligence
120 gtts of water
42. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
Parinaud's syndrome
checking NG tube placement
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
carbon dioxide levels
43. 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
systemic hypoxia
Medications for perioperative
burns Stage III
Hypotonic
44. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
Malpractice
Heat
6 rights of medication administration
oil retention enema
45. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering
Cardiogenic Shock
Cooling blanket
Dehydration
platelets
46. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
Decison Tree Step 5?
Acetaminophen
Immediate Post - Op Care
sub - q injections
47. Decreases RR
morphine
CVL
septicemia
oil retention enema
48. Calcium Gluconate
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Aldosterone
K+
49. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
dexamethasone
morphine
sudafed
hypoxia
50. 22 - 29 mEq/l
bicarbonate
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
beefy red tongue
morphine