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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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 up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery
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2. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
CVL
eye meds(opthalmic)
alsalva manuever
3. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Changes during aging
Medications for perioperative
rotate injection sites
4. 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
vasoconstrictor
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Loss of bone density
diabetes insipidus
5. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
off
nitroglycerin
Osmotic pressure
eye meds(opthalmic)
6. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.
Hypertonic
dexamethasone
Amnesia
heart failure
7. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
first sign of narcotic OD
gastroenteritis
Side - lying
ear meds/3 and over
8. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
Shock
burns Stage II
African Americans
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
9. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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10. Acetone in urine
inserting an NG tube
Acetonuria
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
wet to dry dressings
11. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w
CVL
Informed consent
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
foley catheter(woman)
12. Total suppression of urine
thrombocytopenic purpura
Semi - Fowler's
CVL
Anuria
13. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
antidote for heparin
autonomic dysreflexia
Pineal gland Lesion
14. 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
lasix
dermatitis
leukemia
gastroenteritis
15. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d
lasix
hypertension
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
nephrotoxicity
16. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
sterile wound irrigation
suctioning
gaze palsy
17. 6 oz.
diverticular disease
causes of hypoglycemia
1 teacup
valium
18. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d
Medications for perioperative
6 rights of medication administration
Metabolic acidosis
bilirubin
19. Parinaud's syndrome.
beefy red tongue
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
captopril
Epidural anesthetic
20. 3 tsp
Decision Tree Step 2?
1 T
HPV
thrombocytopenic purpura
21. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
RACE
lasix
What is the Guaiac Test?
22. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.
Hemophilia
burns Stage IV
Cl
traumatic brain injury
23. Pain relievers r/t opium
2.2lbs.
medically controlled coma
Shock
opiate
24. Motor dysphasia
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25. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
burns Stage III
Pineal gland Lesion
vasoconstrictor
septicemia
26. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.
Ankyloses
Regular insulin
general anesthesia
Sterile Field
27. 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.
general anesthesia
Epidural anesthetic
Supine
Sickle Cell Crisis
28. Decision maker b. Can do complex procedures c. Can give medications via all routes that nurses can give meds d. Is best person for teaching e. Coordinates care f. Performs admission assessments
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Registered Nurse
emphysema
administer 2L O2 when
29. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
Blood Gas Values
septicemia
Change in mental status and confusion
30. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.
Hyponatremia
Decison Tree Step 5?
fleets enema
Shock
31. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
autonomic dysreflexia
catecholamine
Intradermal injections
Basal ganglia lesion
32. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present
burns Stage III
fluid congestion
lithium toxicity
health risk appraisal
33. Right
Reed - Sternberg cell
foley catheter(woman)
larger to smaller
Supine
34. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext
sacs (or pockets)
autonomic dysreflexia
Negligence
bacteriostatic
35. Gloves - mask - gown
death
off
Isotonic
diabetes mellitus (DM)
36. 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.
Trendelenburg
cathartic
health risk appraisal
Change in mental status and confusion
37. Receptive dysphasia
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
sudafed
Anuria
gastroenteritis
38. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
captopril
polydipsia
ethical
side effects of barbituates
39. 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.
polydipsia
Isotonic
Epidural anesthetic
Decision Tree Step 3?
40. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.
Hypokalemia
Trendelenburg
sacs (or pockets)
Cooling blanket
41. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body
pernicious anemia
foley cath(male)
epidural
autonomic dysreflexia
42. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
burns Stage I
gaze palsy
Decison Tree Step 5?
43. Vitamin k
antidote foe coumadin
1000mg
polyuria
Decison Tree Step 5?
44. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
burns Stage III
burns Stage I
Narcotic analgesics
45. 60 gtt
Supine
postexposure protocol (PEP)
ischemia
1 tsp
46. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -
leukemia
inserting an NG tube
Side - lying
fleets enema
47. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
epilepsy
RACE
Jacksonian seizures
Patient controlled analgesia
48. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
Spread of Infection
postexposure protocol (PEP)
1 ft
ataxia
49. 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.
depression
carbon dioxide levels
Decision Tree Step 4?
standard precautions
50. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
valium
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Semi - Fowler's