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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. Bile in urine






2. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






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






4. 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






5. 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






6. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing






7. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






9. 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.






10. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






11. 22 - 29 mEq/l






12. 16 oz.






13. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






14. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






15. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






16. 3 tsp






17. Up and back






18. Increases heart rate






19. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






20. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






21. Infection






22. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






23. 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






24. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






25. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






26. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






27. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






28. 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






29. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






30. Receptive dysphasia






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






32. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






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






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






35. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






36. 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






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






38. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






39. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






40. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






41. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






42. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






43. 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






44. Narcotic






45. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






46. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






47. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






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






49. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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50. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.