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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. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.
Acetonuria
Respiratory acidosis
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
2. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re
bilirubin
2.2lbs.
when on lasix
Negligence
3. Prevent circulation
bilirubin
nitroglycerin
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Ankyloses
4. Inflammation and pain
hypoxia
septicemia
catheter embolus
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
5. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Hypovolemic shock
nephrotoxicity
Spread of Infection
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
6. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
suctioning
Heat
1 ft
acute appendicitis
7. Loss of defective memory
Superficial thrombophlebitis
topical agents
Circulatory overload
Amnesia
8. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
NG tube
topical agents
On
Decision Tree Step 4?
9. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie
Patient controlled analgesia
Hypovolemic shock
first sign of narcotic OD
gaze palsy
10. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
Isotonic
pentamidine isethionate
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Dehydration
11. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.
Na+
dermatitis
Registered Nurse
epidural
12. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
NSAIDS
Trendelenburg
NPH
Parinaud's syndrome
13. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
traumatic brain injury
CVL
1 teacup
Blood Gas Values
14. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
heparin/lovanox
s/sx of hypoglycemia
phlebitis r/t IV
15. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
antidote for heparin
Aldosterone
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
16. Acetone in urine
HRT
Cl
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Acetonuria
17. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P
Internal capsule lesion
Circulatory overload
Side - lying
lanolin
18. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
epilepsy
Epidural anesthetic
Hypertonic
Decision Tree Step 4?
19. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
heparin/lovanox
heart failure
wet to dry dressings
phenazopyridine
20. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
K+
epilepsy
Registered Nurse
deltoid muscle
21. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
urine
prilosec
nitroglycerin
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
22. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
platelets
Osmosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Semi - Fowler's
23. Motor dysphasia
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24. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
ethical
1 teacup
Lithotomy
Ego integrity Vs despair
25. 1cc
ear meds/adult
topical agents
1 ml
valium
26. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
impaired asbsorption
single voided urine specimen
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Basal ganglia lesion
27. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.
off
African Americans
infiltration r/t IV
medically controlled coma
28. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Informed consent
Respiratory alkalosis
Changes during aging
29. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Abduction
phenazopyridine
Osmosis
30. 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
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
health screening
Basal ganglia lesion
31. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
narrow spectrum
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Addison's Disease
Registered Nurse
32. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
stool testing
burns Stage III
systemic hypoxia
Metabolic alkalosis
33. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.
postexposure protocol (PEP)
single voided urine specimen
Sterile Field
ear meds/3 and over
34. 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.
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
2.2lbs.
hypertension
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
35. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
1 T
edema
impaired asbsorption
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
36. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
tamoxifen
Blood pressure
Bolus feeding
lanolin
37. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
impaired asbsorption
burns Stage II
standard precautions
38. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
neurologic symptoms
hypoxia
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
depressant
39. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
Reed - Sternberg cell
systemic hypoxia
death
tamoxifen
40. Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Semi - Fowler's
continuous feeding tube(pump)
41. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l
Narcan or Noloxene
nitroglycerin
K+
Isotonic
42. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
when on digoxin
1 T
Aspirin
1 teacup
43. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
sacs (or pockets)
burns Stage IV
death
Immediate Post - Op Care
44. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
burns Stage II
Precentral gyrus lesion
fleets enema
45. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
'silent'
Supine
PEP
Hyperkalemia
46. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
thrombocytopenia
when on lasix
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
ted hose
47. 3 tsp
dexamethasone
Precentral gyrus lesion
phenelzine sulfate
1 T
48. 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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49. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
Broca's area lesion
Diffusion
most insulins
High - Fowler's
50. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
neurologic symptoms
Splenic Sequestration
Medications for perioperative