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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.
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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. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
stool testing
narrow spectrum
leukemia
dramamine
2. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
diverticular disease
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
septicemia
RACE
3. 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.
Sponge bath
Aplastic Crisis
1 T
epilepsy
4. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
narrow spectrum
stool testing
Trendelenburg
5. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Addisonian crisis
Air embolism
6. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
edema
midbrain syndrome
Atrophy
Side - lying
7. Postexposure protocol
Cheyenne Strokes
PEP
Narcotic analgesics
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
8. Gown - mask - gloves
On
gastroenteritis
Na+
s/sx of hyperglycemia
9. 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
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Nursing care during IV infusions
homonymous hemianopsia
10. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
platelets
bacteriostatic
Thalamus Lesion
ototoxicity
11. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
continuous feeding tube(pump)
when on digoxin
bilirubin
Side - lying
12. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Insulin
Diffusion
1 tsp
13. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
sterile wound irrigation
Internal capsule lesion
quickest absorption
foley cath(male)
14. Inflammation and pain
lanolin
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Sim's
prilosec
15. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis
leukemia
Wheel Chair Positioning
acute appendicitis
beefy red tongue
16. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l
Circulatory overload
K+
1 pt
eye ointments
17. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard
Blood Gas Values
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Circulatory overload
18. 1000 g
Side - lying
emphysema
1 kg
Addisonian crisis
19. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
transdermal meds
Circulatory overload
Precentral gyrus lesion
impaired asbsorption
20. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
Osmotic pressure
Addison disease
heparin/lovanox
Malpractice
21. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
African Americans
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Shock
Glucotrol
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
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Circulatory overload
Cl
Narcan or Noloxene
23. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
Humulog
eye ointments
Osmosis
s/sx of hypoglycemia
24. 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
cleansing enema
Hypokalemia
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
phlebitis
25. 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 ___.
epilepsy
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
medically controlled coma
Supine
26. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Decision Tree Step 3?
hypoxia
Epidural anesthetic
27. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
IM meds
Blood Gas Values
sickling
inserting an NG tube
28. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
endometriosis
milliliter
Precentral gyrus lesion
29. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
Cl
morphine
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
30. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
eye meds(opthalmic)
1 qt
side effects of barbituates
prilosec
31. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
Ankyloses
Pel Epstein fever
6 rights of medication administration
bicarbonate
32. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2
medically controlled coma
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Risk Factors for operations
33. Left
septicemia
Reed - Sternberg cell
smaller to larger
PEP
34. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.
Epidural anesthetic
hypertension
Spread of Infection
Logrolling
35. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
nitroglycerin
NPH
burns Stage II
36. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
2.2lbs.
suctioning
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
37. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
heparin/lovanox
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Change in mental status and confusion
38. Receptive dysphasia
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Pel Epstein fever
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Bacteremia
39. 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
opiate
Circulatory overload
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
endometriosis
40. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
infiltration r/t IV
depressant
bilirubin
41. Bile in urine
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
tamoxifen
Choluria
Patient controlled analgesia
42. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma
Decision Tree Step 3?
Shock
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Pel Epstein fever
43. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption
IM meds
Respiratory alkalosis
Supine
eye meds(opthalmic)
44. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
emphysema
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
Aspirin
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
45. To move AWAY from midline
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Trendelenburg
digitalis
Abduction
46. Aspirin
inserting an NG tube
dramamine
before surgery the pt. should stop using
nitroglycerin
47. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
'silent'
eye meds(opthalmic)
Addison's Disease
Metabolic acidosis
48. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
s/sx of hypoglycemia
TB testing
Metabolic alkalosis
Cardiogenic Shock
49. 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
120 gtts of water
Air embolism
Nursing care during IV infusions
bicarbonate
50. Pain relievers r/t opium
opiate
TB testing
catecholamine
Hypernatremia