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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






2. Up and back






3. Bile in urine






4. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






5. Able to kill bacteria






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






7. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






8. 1cc






9. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






10. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






11. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






12. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






13. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3






14. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






15. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






16. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






17. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






18. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






19. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






20. 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






21. Stiff joints






22. Given in small amounts bc is retained






23. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






24. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






25. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






26. 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






27. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






28. Prevent circulation






29. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






30. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






31. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






32. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






33. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.






34. Left






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






36. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






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






38. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






39. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






40. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






41. Only insulin that can be given IV






42. Straight back






43. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






44. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:






45. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






46. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






47. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






48. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






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






50. 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