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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. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Basal ganglia lesion
Ego integrity Vs despair
Aspirin
sudafed
2. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
Inderal
checking NG tube placement
septicemia
1 teacup
3. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
Isotonic
septicemia
Circulatory overload
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
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
dry sterile dressing
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
septicemia
Registered Nurse
5. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma
sickling
nthelminthic enema
Pel Epstein fever
NPH
6. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
HRT
herpes
sliding scale
ear meds/ 3 and under
7. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
gastroenteritis
Osmosis
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
rotate injection sites
8. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome
Basal ganglia lesion
Pineal gland Lesion
midbrain syndrome
emphysema
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
Reed - Sternberg cell
Shock
Respiratory acidosis
eye ointments
10. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
edema
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Decision Tree Step 3?
11. Stiff joints
wet to dry dressings
Cheyenne Strokes
Circulatory overload
Ankyloses
12. Has regular insulin in it already
foley cath(male)
NPH
deltoid muscle
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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
Dehydration
sliding scale
tamoxifen
Diffusion
14. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
lasix
Loss of bone density
Glucotrol
estrogen and progestin
15. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
gaze palsy
epilepsy
Air embolism
prilosec
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
retrovirus
Epidural anesthetic
Negligence
1 L
17. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs
Gardasil vaccine
prilosec
Nursing assistant
Epidural anesthetic
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
drip rate
Air embolism
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Hypertonic
19. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
1 T
Decison Tree Step 5?
urine
Metabolic alkalosis
20. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
sudafed
Spinal anesthetic
bacteriacidal
sterile wound irrigation
21. 0.45 kg
1 lb
traumatic brain injury
Metabolic acidosis
Adduction
22. Left
Cl
depression
smaller to larger
emphysema
23. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
1 L
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Loss of bone density
ototoxicity
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.
health screening
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Semi - Fowler's
diabetes mellitus (DM)
25. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Aldosterone
Cooling blanket
Basal ganglia lesion
enema
26. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
burns Stage II
edema
Nursing assistant
glucocorticoids
27. 3 tsp
1 T
NPH
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
smaller to larger
28. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
Supine
Modified Trendelenburg
ethical
eye ointments
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.
s/sx of hyperglycemia
'silent'
1 tsp
traumatic brain injury
30. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
burns Stage II
NSAIDS
Hyponatremia
31. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
Thalamus Lesion
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Insulin
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
32. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
Modified Trendelenburg
Informed consent
carbon dioxide levels
phlebitis r/t IV
33. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
causes of hyperglycemia
Regular insulin
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
estrogen and progestin
34. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Bolus feeding
vasoconstrictor
sliding scale
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
35. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.
bicarbonate
aspirin toxicity
epilepsy
Spinal anesthetic
36. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.
death
Decison Tree Step 5?
Superficial thrombophlebitis
RACE
37. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
1 pinch
Logrolling
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Diffusion
38. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine
polyuria
Medications for perioperative
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Gardasil vaccine
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
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
autonomic dysreflexia
Gardasil vaccine
enema
40. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
Insulin
Intradermal injections
depressant
septicemia
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
eye ointments
suctioning
septicemia
TB testing
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
Heat
Bacteremia
Broca's area lesion
suctioning
43. Resp. depression
Amnesia
1 kg
first sign of narcotic OD
gaze palsy
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
Patient controlled analgesia
Prone
Catapres
alsalva manuever
45. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
1 teacup
when on digoxin
foley catheter(woman)
general anesthesia
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
Trendelenburg
TB testing
1 pinch
1000mg
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
CVL
hypertension
1 ml
Addison's Disease
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
High - Fowler's
captopril
1 lb
Cooling blanket
50. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
Glucotrol
Decision Tree Step 3?
when on lasix
eye ointments