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NCLEX General

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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. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






2. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d






3. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






4. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry






5. Suffocation






6. Atb






7. 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






8. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






9. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






10. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






11. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






12. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






13. 60 gtt






14. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






15. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






16. 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






17. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host






18. To move AWAY from midline






19. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






20. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






21. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






22. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






23. Up and back






24. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






25. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






26. Infection






27. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






28. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






29. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






30. Gown - mask - gloves






31. Given in small amounts bc is retained






32. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






33. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






34. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






35. 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 ___.






36. 22 - 29 mEq/l






37. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






38. 1cc






39. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






40. 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.






41. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






42. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






43. Meds used to treat constipation






44. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






45. Able to kill bacteria






46. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






47. Constrict blood vessels






48. 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






49. Painful - tissue engorgement






50. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm