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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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1. Protamine sulfate
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Superficial thrombophlebitis
antidote for heparin
urine
2. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
Thalamus Lesion
lithium toxicity
Blood pressure
Patient controlled analgesia
3. Parinaud's syndrome.
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
1 T
Sim's
Standard (Universal) Precautions
4. Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT
Lantus
phenelzine sulfate
gastroenteritis
5. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe
1 pt
Basal ganglia lesion
prilosec
alsalva manuever
6. 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.
health screening
wet to dry dressing
depression
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
7. 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
transdermal patch
health screening
nitroglycerin
Narcotic analgesics
8. 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
digitalis
Hypotonic
glossitis
CVL
9. Aspirin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
1 L
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Insulin
10. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
ataxia
urine
1 teacup
bilirubin
11. Total suppression of urine
Anuria
Bacteremia
first sign of narcotic OD
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
12. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
Nursing care during IV infusions
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Internal capsule lesion
Regular insulin
13. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex
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14. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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15. 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
nitroglycerin
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
thrombocytopenic purpura
Trendelenburg
16. 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.
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Circulatory overload
septicemia
ethical
17. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
quickest absorption
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
18. 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
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
dermatitis
diabetes insipidus
captopril
19. 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
Hypertonic
metformin (Glucophage).
air embolus
vasoconstrictor
20. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
'silent'
pentamidine isethionate
Dehydration
21. Given in small amounts bc is retained
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
platelets
oil retention enema
s/sx of hyperglycemia
22. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Circulatory overload
Heat
Trendelenburg
23. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Circulatory overload
Cardiogenic Shock
PEP
Hypovolemic shock
24. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
Decison Tree Step 5?
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
HRT
25. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
gastroenteritis
foley catheter(woman)
Na+
sliding scale
26. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
NSAIDS
1 pinch
Local cold
postexposure protocol (PEP)
27. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
'silent'
cleansing enema
causes of hypoglycemia
stool testing
28. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort
phlebitis r/t IV
Respiratory acidosis
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
milliliter
29. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
death
polydipsia
Patient controlled analgesia
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
30. Down and back
Metabolic acidosis
ear meds/ 3 and under
butorphanol tartrate
drip rate
31. Look at all options as true/false
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32. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
phenazopyridine
air embolus
lithium toxicity
33. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
Nursing care during IV infusions
sliding scale
tetracycline
tube feeding
34. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
autonomic dysreflexia
Catapres
Occipital Lobe Lesion
35. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
burns Stage III
pernicious anemia
impaired asbsorption
Shock
36. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
Lithotomy
CVL
NSAIDS
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
37. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
Circulatory overload
antidote foe coumadin
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
NG tube
38. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Osmotic pressure
stool testing
most insulins
39. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
most insulins
Local cold
sudafed
wet to dry dressings
40. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
dry sterile dressing
nephrotoxicity
Splenic Sequestration
Metabolic alkalosis
41. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
estrogen and progestin
1 ft
hypertension
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
42. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.
broad spectrum
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
platelets
43. 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
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
single voided urine specimen
autonomic dysreflexia
Addisonian crisis
44. Able to kill bacteria
Pons lesion
Osmotic pressure
bacteriacidal
dexamethasone
45. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
pernicious anemia
impaired asbsorption
Hypovolemic shock
antidote for heparin
46. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Pel Epstein fever
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
NG tube
Cardiogenic Shock
47. 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
hypertension
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
antidote for heparin
48. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
general anesthesia
Ego integrity Vs despair
neurologic symptoms
NPH
49. Painful - tissue engorgement
ted hose
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
phlebitis r/t IV
air embolus
50. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
Semi - Fowler's
Sterile Field
thrombocytopenia
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?