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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. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






2. Promotes circulation






3. Receptive dysphasia






4. 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






5. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






6. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






7. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






8. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






9. 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






10. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






11. 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






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






13. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






14. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






15. To move AWAY from midline






16. 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






17. 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






18. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






19. 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


20. 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






21. Right






22. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






23. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






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






25. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.


26. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






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






28. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






29. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






30. 16 oz.






31. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






32. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






33. 1000 ml






34. 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






35. Resp. depression






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






37. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr


38. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






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






40. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






41. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






42. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






43. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






44. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






46. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






47. 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.






48. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






49. Monitor K+






50. Generalized infection throughout body