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NCLEX General

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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. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






2. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






3. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






4. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage

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5. Promotes circulation






6. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






7. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






8. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






9. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






10. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






11. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






12. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






13. Painful - tissue engorgement






14. 0.45 kg






15. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).






16. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






17. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






18. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






19. Cardiotonic






20. Acetone in urine






21. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






22. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P






23. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






24. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






25. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






26. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






27. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






28. 16 oz.






29. Has regular insulin in it already






30. Human papilloma virus






31. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






32. 60 gtt






33. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






34. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






35. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






36. 1 tsp






37. Reverses effects of other narcotics






38. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






39. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






40. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






41. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






42. Total suppression of urine






43. 12 in.






44. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






45. 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.






46. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






47. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






48. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






49. 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






50. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other