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NCLEX General
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Subjects
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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. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
transdermal patch
narrow spectrum
sacs (or pockets)
Diffusion
2. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
impaired asbsorption
deltoid muscle
Gardasil vaccine
3. Gown - mask - gloves
On
Side - lying
eye ointments
120 gtts of water
4. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a
when on digoxin
sudafed
morphine
Changes during aging
5. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
death
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
High - Fowler's
Pel Epstein fever
6. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.
neurologic symptoms
heart failure
Prone
death
7. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
Changes during aging
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
autonomic dysreflexia
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
8. 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.
Decison Tree Step 5?
midbrain syndrome
Asphyxia
hypertension
9. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
Pel Epstein fever
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Spinal anesthetic
Decision Tree Step 4?
10. Generalized infection throughout body
septicemia
tube feeding
nitroglycerin
medically controlled coma
11. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document
foley catheter(woman)
120 gtts of water
milliliter
Risk Factors for operations
12. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia
Wheel Chair Positioning
wet to dry dressings
Glucotrol
dramamine
13. Parinaud's syndrome.
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
nephrotoxicity
Respiratory alkalosis
dermatitis
14. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Pel Epstein fever
1 ml
Adduction
diabetes mellitus (DM)
15. 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
Osmotic pressure
causes of hyperglycemia
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
16. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
Hypovolemic shock
septicemia
enema
Precentral gyrus lesion
17. 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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18. 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
HPV
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
MDI
Medications for perioperative
19. 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
Side - lying
pernicious anemia
wet to dry dressings
20. 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
CVL
when on steriods watch for
glucocorticoids
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
21. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
Shock
foley catheter(woman)
Aplastic Crisis
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
22. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host
High - Fowler's
Spread of Infection
inflammation
medically controlled coma
23. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
Blood Gas Values
Cheyenne Strokes
burns Stage II
oil retention enema
24. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor
sickling
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
homonymous hemianopsia
antidote for heparin
25. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Supine
Bolus feeding
polyuria
Metabolic acidosis
26. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
Ego integrity Vs despair
Spinal anesthetic
herpes
inflammation
27. Protamine sulfate
beefy red tongue
antidote for heparin
Trendelenburg
broad spectrum
28. 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.
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Informed consent
heparin/lovanox
gaze palsy
29. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
gaze palsy
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Circulatory overload
Standard (Universal) Precautions
30. 16 oz.
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
1 lb
31. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
single voided urine specimen
Hemophilia
Spinal anesthetic
Parinaud's syndrome
32. Pain relievers r/t opium
Catapres
most insulins
Spinal anesthetic
opiate
33. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O
polyuria
Sterile Field
air embolus
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
34. 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
wet to dry dressings
Patient controlled analgesia
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
1 teacup
35. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound
Informed consent
Immediate Post - Op Care
Local cold
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
36. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
1 pinch
depression
Cardiogenic Shock
hypertension
37. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
Occipital Lobe Lesion
tetracycline
dramamine
nitroglycerin
38. Increases heart rate
wet to dry dressing
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
morphine
HPV
39. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
broad spectrum
'silent'
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
emphysema
40. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma
Respiratory acidosis
gastroenteritis
Pel Epstein fever
general anesthesia
41. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
narrow spectrum
6 rights of medication administration
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Air embolism
42. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
health risk appraisal
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Decison Tree Step 5?
43. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
burns Stage III
fluid congestion
acute appendicitis
Trendelenburg
44. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
Blood Gas Values
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
ear meds/ 3 and under
Anuria
45. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
Basal ganglia lesion
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
general anesthesia
dramamine
46. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co
Circulatory overload
NPH
Hyponatremia
retrovirus
47. 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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48. Straight back
ear meds/3 and over
Isotonic
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Anuria
49. 1000 ml
Epidural anesthetic
1 L
Pineal gland Lesion
air embolus
50. 0.45 kg
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Bacteremia
sudafed
1 lb