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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. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
'silent'
Trendelenburg
dermatitis
1 L
2. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
autonomic dysreflexia
Narcotic analgesics
butorphanol tartrate
3. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
MDI
side effects of barbituates
vasoconstrictor
Spinal anesthetic
4. 1 tsp
Epidural anesthetic
120 gtts of water
Bacteremia
postexposure protocol (PEP)
5. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine
eye ointments
polyuria
RACE
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
6. 2 pt
valium
1 qt
Reed - Sternberg cell
nephrotoxicity
7. Common for debriding
wet to dry dressing
valium
neurologic symptoms
Metabolic acidosis
8. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations
ischemia
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Osmotic pressure
phlebitis r/t IV
9. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
Ego integrity Vs despair
milliliter
Pons lesion
Dehydration
10. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
Ankyloses
NG tube
Immediate Post - Op Care
valium
11. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.
sickling
African Americans
health screening
general anesthesia
12. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
Immediate Post - Op Care
nitroglycerin
most insulins
PEP
13. 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
aspirin toxicity
fluid congestion
Circulatory overload
Metabolic acidosis
14. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
ataxia
sickling
homonymous hemianopsia
morphine
15. Retards bacteria growth
Metabolic acidosis
bacteriostatic
Internal capsule lesion
heparin/lovanox
16. 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).
heparin/lovanox
dermatitis
Broca's area lesion
tube feeding
17. 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
catecholamine
Decision Tree Step 3?
1 T
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
18. 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
Sterile Field
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
suctioning
systemic hypoxia
19. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water
septicemia
traumatic brain injury
Hypernatremia
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
20. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Spinal anesthetic
Respiratory alkalosis
Regular insulin
Circulatory overload
21. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
homonymous hemianopsia
Decision Tree Step 4?
Immediate Post - Op Care
septicemia
22. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.
transdermal meds
Atrophy
health risk appraisal
bacteriacidal
23. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
when on digoxin
inflammation
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Osmotic pressure
24. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
retrovirus
Metabolic acidosis
25. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
single voided urine specimen
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Air embolism
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
26. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Acetaminophen
infiltration r/t IV
depression
27. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
1 pinch
120 gtts of water
nephrotoxicity
when on lasix
28. 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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29. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Metabolic alkalosis
septicemia
Addison disease
30. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair
Parinaud's syndrome
Wheel Chair Positioning
burns Stage I
Air embolism
31. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
1 L
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
tamoxifen
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
32. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
septicemia
Circulatory overload
s/sx of hyperglycemia
wet to dry dressings
33. Suffocation
Ego integrity Vs despair
Asphyxia
heparin/lovanox
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
34. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
retrovirus
tetracycline
gaze palsy
causes of hypoglycemia
35. Hormone Replacement Therapy
Medications for perioperative
cleansing enema
nthelminthic enema
HRT
36. Inflammation and pain
sliding scale
Superficial thrombophlebitis
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
leukemia
37. 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.
phenazopyridine
hypertension
diabetes insipidus
Cl
38. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
oil retention enema
lithium toxicity
burns Stage II
catheter embolus
39. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host
Gardasil vaccine
catheter embolus
cathartic
Spread of Infection
40. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
butorphanol tartrate
gaze palsy
41. Narcotic
morphine
catecholamine
K+
Inderal
42. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
sacs (or pockets)
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Ego integrity Vs despair
cathartic
43. 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
acute appendicitis
Adduction
Hypotonic
metered dose inhaler
44. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
diabetes mellitus (DM)
polydipsia
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Spread of Infection
45. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
most insulins
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
morphine
foley cath(male)
46. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss
Pel Epstein fever
pentamidine isethionate
6 rights of medication administration
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
47. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
health risk appraisal
6 rights of medication administration
CVL
thrombocytopenic purpura
48. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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49. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
traumatic brain injury
Sim's
PEP
impaired asbsorption
50. Decreases RR
Malpractice
burns Stage III
CVL
morphine