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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






2. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






3. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






4. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






5. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






6. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






7. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






8. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






9. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res






10. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






11. Stiff joints






12. Has regular insulin in it already






13. 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






14. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






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






16. 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






17. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






18. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin






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






20. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






21. 0.45 kg






22. Left






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






24. 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.






25. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






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






27. 3 tsp






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






29. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.






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






31. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






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






33. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






34. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






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






36. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






37. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






38. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






39. 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






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






41. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






42. 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






43. Resp. depression






44. 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






45. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






46. 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






47. 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






48. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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






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