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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. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Epidural anesthetic
CVL
2. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden
Spread of Infection
causes of hypoglycemia
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Cheyenne Strokes
3. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs
Nursing assistant
edema
tamoxifen
nephrotoxicity
4. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
PEP
Metabolic alkalosis
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Standard (Universal) Precautions
5. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
Acetonuria
bicarbonate
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Wheel Chair Positioning
6. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Local cold
fluid congestion
7. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
What is the Guaiac Test?
phenelzine sulfate
causes of hyperglycemia
when mixing insulins
8. 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
Air embolism
Spinal anesthetic
nitroglycerin
sacs (or pockets)
9. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte
bacteriostatic
Informed consent
Blood Gas Values
Circulatory overload
10. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
foley cath(male)
Shock
health screening
nitroglycerin
11. 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
ototoxicity
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Bacteremia
infiltration r/t IV
12. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.
Ankyloses
Jacksonian seizures
Risk Factors for operations
Intradermal injections
13. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
Respiratory acidosis
sudafed
1 ml
14. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l
sickling
K+
quickest absorption
edema
15. Monitor K+
health risk appraisal
Anuria
prilosec
when on lasix
16. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
Adduction
postexposure protocol (PEP)
quickest absorption
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
17. Given in small amounts bc is retained
bicarbonate
Amnesia
oil retention enema
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
18. Stiff joints
pentamidine isethionate
neurologic symptoms
Ankyloses
when on digoxin
19. Receptive dysphasia
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
epilepsy
Heat
1000mg
20. 1 g
ear meds/adult
1 pt
1000mg
oil retention enema
21. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.
Cooling blanket
metered dose inhaler
Adduction
diabetes mellitus (DM)
22. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
ataxia
metered dose inhaler
epilepsy
Epidural anesthetic
23. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
Bacteremia
endometriosis
Humulog
when on digoxin
24. Human papilloma virus
HPV
thrombocytopenia
burns Stage II
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
25. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
Sponge bath
dry sterile dressing
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Respiratory acidosis
26. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
Cooling blanket
acute appendicitis
metered dose inhaler
Sponge bath
27. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
ototoxicity
Logrolling
nthelminthic enema
estrogen and progestin
28. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
Shock
general anesthesia
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
homonymous hemianopsia
29. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
Epidural anesthetic
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Lithotomy
Acetaminophen
30. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
catheter embolus
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Humulog
31. Salicylates - NSAIDs
causes of hypoglycemia
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Hyponatremia
tamoxifen
32. 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
Respiratory acidosis
bacteriacidal
Osmosis
Dehydration
33. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
gaze palsy
phenazopyridine
Ankyloses
nitroglycerin
34. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
Informed consent
diabetes insipidus
depression
broad spectrum
35. 0.45 kg
1 lb
Air embolism
morphine
topical agents
36. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)
ear meds/adult
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Osmosis
Informed consent
37. 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.
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38. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
Local cold
deltoid muscle
when on lasix
nephrotoxicity
39. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering
metered dose inhaler
retrovirus
valium
Sponge bath
40. To move AWAY from midline
ischemia
Abduction
Pons lesion
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
41. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
NPH
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
postexposure protocol (PEP)
42. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
diabetes insipidus
transdermal patch
1 ft
neurologic symptoms
43. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Nursing care during IV infusions
single voided urine specimen
aspirin toxicity
44. 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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45. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)
Hyponatremia
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Infiltration
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
46. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
Diffusion
Logrolling
antidote for heparin
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
47. 22 - 29 mEq/l
heparin/lovanox
bicarbonate
Aspirin
parasthesia
48. 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
Decision Tree Step 2?
tetracycline
Medications for perioperative
metformin (Glucophage).
49. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
Trendelenburg
Hyponatremia
lithium toxicity
oil retention enema
50. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -
depression
opiate
Inderal
butorphanol tartrate