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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. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
Cooling blanket
carbon dioxide levels
ted hose
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
2. 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
Regular insulin
Ego integrity Vs despair
Air embolism
Broca's area lesion
3. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
burns Stage III
Loss of bone density
milliliter
deltoid muscle
4. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
Loss of bone density
leukemia
NG tube
Metabolic acidosis
5. Painful - tissue engorgement
quickest absorption
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Change in mental status and confusion
1 L
6. 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.
7. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:
Standard (Universal) Precautions
septicemia
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
checking NG tube placement
8. Promotes circulation
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Aspirin
thrombocytopenic purpura
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
9. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Loss of bone density
s/sx of hypoglycemia
morphine
10. 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
lasix
Spinal anesthetic
lithium toxicity
metered dose inhaler
11. Increases heart rate
phlebitis
Catapres
Jacksonian seizures
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
12. 1cc
Negligence
Dehydration
1 ml
alsalva manuever
13. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body
Metabolic acidosis
Medications for perioperative
Gardasil vaccine
pernicious anemia
14. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
ototoxicity
Acetaminophen
epilepsy
Regular insulin
15. 16 oz.
death
Bolus feeding
Hypotonic
1 lb
16. 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
Narcotic analgesics
butorphanol tartrate
What is the Guaiac Test?
suctioning
17. Total suppression of urine
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
Anuria
'silent'
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
18. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing
Intradermal injections
homonymous hemianopsia
Sim's
Addison disease
19. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
larger to smaller
Adduction
Occipital Lobe Lesion
impaired asbsorption
20. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
beefy red tongue
lithium toxicity
thrombocytopenia
Isotonic
21. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
On
fluid congestion
Regular insulin
22. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering
causes of hyperglycemia
Cooling blanket
Hyponatremia
Medications for perioperative
23. 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
lasix
herpes
Decision Tree Step 3?
Asphyxia
24. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
metformin (Glucophage).
NPH
Addison disease
Asphyxia
25. Human papilloma virus
sub - q injections
foley cath(male)
HPV
ischemia
26. 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
Regular insulin
NSAIDS
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
27. Pain relievers r/t opium
medically controlled coma
opiate
Insulin
glucocorticoids
28. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
Narcotic analgesics
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Osmosis
acute appendicitis
29. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
Hypertonic
fluid congestion
systemic hypoxia
septicemia
30. Has regular insulin in it already
depressant
NPH
Risk Factors for operations
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
31. Retards bacteria growth
PEP
cathartic
bacteriostatic
Informed consent
32. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
Hypokalemia
heparin/lovanox
High - Fowler's
death
33. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
rotate injection sites
homonymous hemianopsia
Diffusion
34. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
Sponge bath
nitroglycerin
Aldosterone
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
35. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression
causes of hypoglycemia
Addison disease
Metabolic alkalosis
sliding scale
36. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3
general anesthesia
homonymous hemianopsia
Sickle Cell Crisis
thrombocytopenic purpura
37. 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
Basal ganglia lesion
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
dermatitis
Wheel Chair Positioning
38. 1 g
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
polycythemia vera
1000mg
epidural
39. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
sterile wound irrigation
Addisonian crisis
cathartic
40. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
most insulins
Metabolic alkalosis
1 tsp
lasix
41. 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
metered dose inhaler
Logrolling
bicarbonate
Precentral gyrus lesion
42. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.
43. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden
Hypokalemia
causes of hypoglycemia
Sterile Field
Gardasil vaccine
44. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Hypovolemic shock
ataxia
Modified Trendelenburg
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
45. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.
metformin (Glucophage).
infiltration r/t IV
Cooling blanket
CVL
46. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
Pineal gland Lesion
1 lb
gaze palsy
polydipsia
47. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
aspirin toxicity
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
1 pinch
Sim's
48. O2 sat is less than 93
administer 2L O2 when
Decision Tree Step 3?
Splenic Sequestration
Bacteremia
49. Receptive dysphasia
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
tube feeding
PEP
50. Resp. depression
inserting an NG tube
first sign of narcotic OD
NPH
2.2lbs.