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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Able to kill bacteria






2. 1 g






3. Prevent circulation






4. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






5. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






6. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






7. Loss of defective memory






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






9. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






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






11. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






12. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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13. O2 sat is less than 93






14. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






15. 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.






16. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






17. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






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






19. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






20. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






21. Left






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






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






24. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






25. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






26. Salicylates - NSAIDs






27. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






28. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






29. 135 - 145 mEq/l






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






31. 16 oz






32. 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






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






34. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






35. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






36. 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






37. Acetone in urine






38. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






39. Act on local tissue






40. 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






41. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






42. Wasting






43. Retards bacteria growth






44. Gown - mask - gloves






45. 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






46. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






47. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






48. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






49. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone






50. Total suppression of urine