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NCLEX General
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Subjects
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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. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
Circulatory overload
s/sx of hypoglycemia
K+
'silent'
2. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
off
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Cheyenne Strokes
nthelminthic enema
3. Protamine sulfate
antidote for heparin
inserting an NG tube
diabetes mellitus (DM)
septicemia
4. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
Sponge bath
Spread of Infection
administer 2L O2 when
gastroenteritis
5. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome
emphysema
Sterile Field
Hypovolemic shock
Pineal gland Lesion
6. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
Hypotonic
suctioning
7. Act on local tissue
parasthesia
eye meds(opthalmic)
topical agents
continuous feeding tube(pump)
8. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
sliding scale
herpes
cleansing enema
1 tsp
9. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
burns Stage II
IM meds
lasix
African Americans
10. 1/8 tsp
traumatic brain injury
valium
1 pinch
Superficial thrombophlebitis
11. 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.
Aplastic Crisis
health screening
Hyponatremia
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
12. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
Cardiogenic Shock
systemic hypoxia
Decision Tree Step 2?
Isotonic
13. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
1 pt
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Trendelenburg
Hypokalemia
14. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
wet to dry dressing
deltoid muscle
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Nursing assistant
15. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Spread of Infection
polydipsia
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
16. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Respiratory alkalosis
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
emphysema
narrow spectrum
17. Total suppression of urine
Hyponatremia
Anuria
Hypertonic
Air embolism
18. Inflammation and pain
Superficial thrombophlebitis
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Sickle Cell Crisis
Addison's Disease
19. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
sterile wound irrigation
impaired asbsorption
antidote foe coumadin
sickling
20. Retards bacteria growth
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
midbrain syndrome
bacteriostatic
herpes
21. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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22. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
Respiratory alkalosis
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
health risk appraisal
wet to dry dressings
23. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
topical agents
Blood Gas Values
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Osmosis
24. 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.
Ego integrity Vs despair
continuous feeding tube(pump)
hypertension
Atrophy
25. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Jacksonian seizures
Blood Gas Values
Addison disease
health screening
26. 12 in.
Addisonian crisis
1 ft
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Occipital Lobe Lesion
27. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
Hypovolemic shock
thrombocytopenia
stool testing
digitalis
28. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Patient controlled analgesia
drip rate
Sponge bath
29. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
Regular insulin
butorphanol tartrate
transdermal meds
Occipital Lobe Lesion
30. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
bacteriostatic
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Blood pressure
31. 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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32. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
Catapres
Hypernatremia
s/sx of hyperglycemia
ethical
33. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l
nitroglycerin
emphysema
suctioning
K+
34. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia
Metabolic alkalosis
Pons lesion
Internal capsule lesion
Anuria
35. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
when on steriods watch for
Hypovolemic shock
Bolus feeding
polyuria
36. Vitamin k
larger to smaller
Side - lying
antidote foe coumadin
Negligence
37. 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.
Metabolic acidosis
Informed consent
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
antidote for heparin
38. 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
first sign of narcotic OD
edema
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Ego integrity Vs despair
39. 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
Bacteremia
Decision Tree Step 2?
valium
Superficial thrombophlebitis
40. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
Prone
general anesthesia
Low - Fowler's
parasthesia
41. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
6 rights of medication administration
emphysema
PEP
Nursing care during IV infusions
42. 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
Wheel Chair Positioning
Registered Nurse
Trendelenburg
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
43. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res
Shock
septicemia
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
K+
44. 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.
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
bilirubin
bacteriostatic
ethical
45. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
Aldosterone
sudafed
causes of hyperglycemia
Sterile Field
46. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co
Hyponatremia
glossitis
gastroenteritis
bacteriacidal
47. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
Cooling blanket
Aplastic Crisis
metformin (Glucophage).
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
48. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
edema
Isotonic
Respiratory alkalosis
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
49. Stiff joints
dry sterile dressing
single voided urine specimen
broad spectrum
Ankyloses
50. Able to kill bacteria
Hypokalemia
bacteriacidal
s/sx of hypoglycemia
side effects of barbituates