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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
1 ft
deltoid muscle
Thalamus Lesion
when on lasix
2. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -
Asphyxia
1 kg
neurologic symptoms
Narcan or Noloxene
3. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.
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4. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
sliding scale
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
transdermal meds
septicemia
5. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
when mixing insulins
antidote for heparin
Cooling blanket
Decision Tree Step 3?
6. 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:
drip rate
Standard (Universal) Precautions
cathartic
Regular insulin
7. 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.
depressant
lithium toxicity
Sponge bath
Epidural anesthetic
8. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
diverticular disease
Medications for perioperative
Blood Gas Values
Heat
9. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu
narrow spectrum
Acetaminophen
health screening
Splenic Sequestration
10. 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 -
Bolus feeding
butorphanol tartrate
dermatitis
Informed consent
11. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
Adduction
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
suctioning
Prone
12. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery
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13. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Narcan or Noloxene
Respiratory alkalosis
captopril
1 ml
14. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.
emphysema
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Blood Gas Values
sliding scale
15. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
NPH
Glucotrol
HPV
16. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Aldosterone
larger to smaller
K+
tube feeding
17. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
ear meds/ 3 and under
systemic hypoxia
Addison disease
retrovirus
18. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Heat
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hypovolemic shock
enema
19. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
Aspirin
gaze palsy
aspirin toxicity
Standard (Universal) Precautions
20. 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
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
hypoxia
Changes during aging
most insulins
21. Total suppression of urine
Epidural anesthetic
captopril
Hypovolemic shock
Anuria
22. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
Metabolic acidosis
Pel Epstein fever
dry sterile dressing
23. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
prilosec
Metabolic alkalosis
single voided urine specimen
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
24. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.
tamoxifen
Sterile Field
general anesthesia
gaze palsy
25. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
Shock
Loss of bone density
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Hypotonic
26. 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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27. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
Isotonic
RACE
1 pinch
cleansing enema
28. 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
emphysema
Wheel Chair Positioning
enema
ischemia
29. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
burns Stage I
hypoxia
glucocorticoids
lasix
30. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
checking NG tube placement
ataxia
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Shock
31. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.
sacs (or pockets)
digitalis
estrogen and progestin
epidural
32. 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.
Aspirin
health risk appraisal
Isotonic
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
33. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
Local cold
most insulins
Isotonic
septicemia
34. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
Sim's
catheter embolus
Thalamus Lesion
Air embolism
35. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
HPV
causes of hypoglycemia
Metabolic acidosis
Hypovolemic shock
36. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
fluid congestion
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
polyuria
Osmotic pressure
37. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).
dermatitis
Thalamus Lesion
Immediate Post - Op Care
Metabolic acidosis
38. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
diverticular disease
eye ointments
nitroglycerin
39. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr
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40. 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)
tube feeding
air embolus
NPH
41. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
Osmosis
polycythemia vera
checking NG tube placement
120 gtts of water
42. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort
medically controlled coma
fleets enema
phlebitis r/t IV
Narcan or Noloxene
43. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
hypertension
quickest absorption
inflammation
nitroglycerin
44. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia
Internal capsule lesion
diabetes insipidus
epidural
thrombocytopenic purpura
45. Right
vasoconstrictor
larger to smaller
Loss of bone density
bilirubin
46. 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
alsalva manuever
Superficial thrombophlebitis
thrombocytopenia
urine
47. Stiff joints
morphine
Ankyloses
ear meds/3 and over
suctioning
48. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
death
Superficial thrombophlebitis
African Americans
gastroenteritis
49. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
smaller to larger
valium
Epidural anesthetic
Lantus
50. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
Circulatory overload
wet to dry dressing
burns Stage III
Regular insulin