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NCLEX General
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Subjects
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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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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. To slow formation of scar tissue
rotate injection sites
quickest absorption
Blood pressure
Adduction
2. Gown - mask - gloves
Sponge bath
On
NPH
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
3. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
Addisonian crisis
Aplastic Crisis
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
ear meds/adult
4. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
1 tsp
Heat
sickling
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
5. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
cathartic
1 ml
African Americans
captopril
6. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
6 rights of medication administration
Spinal anesthetic
larger to smaller
7. 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
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
sudafed
checking NG tube placement
Bacteremia
8. 1000 ml
Insulin
HPV
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
1 L
9. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
bacteriacidal
deltoid muscle
rotate injection sites
10. 1 tsp
midbrain syndrome
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
ethical
120 gtts of water
11. 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
nephrotoxicity
Shock
hypoxia
12. Calcium Gluconate
ear meds/ 3 and under
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
epilepsy
Sterile Field
13. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
metered dose inhaler
fleets enema
administer 2L O2 when
dry sterile dressing
14. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Decision Tree Step 3?
Regular insulin
15. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
Metabolic alkalosis
diverticular disease
infiltration r/t IV
1 T
16. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
urine
hypertension
Restraints
17. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
Abduction
1 T
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Parinaud's syndrome
18. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
milliliter
heparin/lovanox
broad spectrum
phenazopyridine
19. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.
traumatic brain injury
1 T
Air embolism
sacs (or pockets)
20. Meds used to treat constipation
endometriosis
cathartic
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
stool testing
21. Parinaud's syndrome.
Epidural anesthetic
CVL
epidural
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
22. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
depressant
ted hose
Bacteremia
23. 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
Pons lesion
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
health risk appraisal
Lantus
24. 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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25. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
phlebitis
urine
transdermal patch
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
26. Loss of defective memory
causes of hypoglycemia
Sterile Field
Amnesia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
27. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex
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28. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
Circulatory overload
ear meds/ 3 and under
Jacksonian seizures
RACE
29. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
air embolus
Trendelenburg
prilosec
Immediate Post - Op Care
30. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Ego integrity Vs despair
PEP
Anuria
Spread of Infection
31. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Atrophy
Blood Gas Values
Amnesia
sickling
32. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co
Ego integrity Vs despair
Hyponatremia
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Acetaminophen
33. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
broad spectrum
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Heat
infiltration r/t IV
34. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body
Hypertonic
pernicious anemia
suctioning
neurologic symptoms
35. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure
Atrophy
Aplastic Crisis
Catapres
Bacteremia
36. Inflammation and pain
Narcotic analgesics
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Negligence
37. 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
midbrain syndrome
postexposure protocol (PEP)
captopril
Decision Tree Step 3?
38. To move AWAY from midline
Abduction
heart failure
captopril
depressant
39. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
Lithotomy
Sponge bath
Hypovolemic shock
acute appendicitis
40. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
ototoxicity
endometriosis
Hyponatremia
Blood Gas Values
41. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
suctioning
phenelzine sulfate
Hypovolemic shock
NPH
42. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
Heat
morphine
Isotonic
drip rate
43. Stiff joints
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Pineal gland Lesion
Ankyloses
NPH
44. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
Respiratory acidosis
homonymous hemianopsia
cleansing enema
beefy red tongue
45. Prevent circulation
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Addison disease
Thalamus Lesion
46. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
foley catheter(woman)
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Metabolic acidosis
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
47. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia
autonomic dysreflexia
Pons lesion
phlebitis r/t IV
ototoxicity
48. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid
Sickle Cell Crisis
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
1 tsp
Asphyxia
49. 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
Medications for perioperative
butorphanol tartrate
Changes during aging
systemic hypoxia
50. 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
Aspirin
sickling
antidote foe coumadin
Circulatory overload