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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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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. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap
Blood Gas Values
Prone
Bacteremia
Abduction
2. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Wheel Chair Positioning
Narcan or Noloxene
1 lb
3. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
glossitis
beefy red tongue
captopril
RACE
4. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
phlebitis r/t IV
Precentral gyrus lesion
polydipsia
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
5. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
sacs (or pockets)
Glucotrol
tube feeding
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
6. 0.45 kg
1 lb
catheter embolus
IM meds
side effects of barbituates
7. 85 - 115 mEq/l
Cl
Logrolling
Sponge bath
opiate
8. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
sudafed
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
sacs (or pockets)
9. 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.
Epidural anesthetic
catheter embolus
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
most insulins
10. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
Ego integrity Vs despair
diverticular disease
neurologic symptoms
Broca's area lesion
11. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
Prone
Decision Tree Step 2?
bacteriacidal
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
12. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
Registered Nurse
tube feeding
Supine
1 lb
13. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.
Basal ganglia lesion
Broca's area lesion
parasthesia
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
14. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Regular insulin
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Informed consent
Cardiogenic Shock
15. O2 sat is less than 93
Reed - Sternberg cell
Amnesia
administer 2L O2 when
ethical
16. 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
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Air embolism
Changes during aging
polydipsia
17. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
Regular insulin
eye ointments
Abduction
6 rights of medication administration
18. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor
1 pinch
Risk Factors for operations
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
sickling
19. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
systemic hypoxia
1 pt
Pons lesion
HPV
20. 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
drip rate
Informed consent
aspirin toxicity
Hypokalemia
21. Pain relievers r/t opium
Pons lesion
opiate
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Gardasil vaccine
22. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert
Side - lying
fleets enema
Hypertonic
Narcan or Noloxene
23. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
nitroglycerin
thrombocytopenic purpura
Side - lying
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
24. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis
1 tsp
Inderal
septicemia
Spinal anesthetic
25. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.
TB testing
standard precautions
Broca's area lesion
captopril
26. 22 - 29 mEq/l
vasoconstrictor
Heat
Bacteremia
bicarbonate
27. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
Metabolic acidosis
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Loss of bone density
Low - Fowler's
28. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
Metabolic alkalosis
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
health risk appraisal
Decision Tree Step 3?
29. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin
Superficial thrombophlebitis
valium
Malpractice
Hypertonic
30. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe
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31. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
On
Sterile Field
Hypotonic
quickest absorption
32. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Supine
inflammation
Lantus
33. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
Cooling blanket
ototoxicity
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
heparin/lovanox
34. 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
2.2lbs.
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Logrolling
Decision Tree Step 3?
35. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
midbrain syndrome
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
when mixing insulins
36. Up and back
ear meds/adult
pernicious anemia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
dermatitis
37. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
edema
Cl
dry sterile dressing
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
38. To move AWAY from midline
continuous feeding tube(pump)
eye ointments
opiate
Abduction
39. Dermatologic
septicemia
lanolin
Pineal gland Lesion
1 lb
40. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
eye meds(opthalmic)
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
1 pinch
Heat
41. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
Regular insulin
urine
Metabolic acidosis
42. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Standard (Universal) Precautions
lasix
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
43. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie
Abduction
Patient controlled analgesia
burns Stage II
Blood Gas Values
44. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
thrombocytopenia
Humulog
eye ointments
45. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod
Spread of Infection
Pel Epstein fever
single voided urine specimen
Logrolling
46. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
ethical
Atrophy
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Hypertonic
47. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
when on steriods watch for
Decison Tree Step 5?
transdermal meds
Isotonic
48. 3 tsp
hypertension
Side - lying
Blood Gas Values
1 T
49. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
transdermal meds
Sponge bath
valium
Anuria
50. 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.
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