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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
CVL
Shock
burns Stage II
2. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2
Risk Factors for operations
captopril
broad spectrum
s/sx of hyperglycemia
3. Salicylates - NSAIDs
HRT
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
pernicious anemia
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
4. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Infiltration
stool testing
burns Stage IV
5. Monitor K+
tamoxifen
PEP
most insulins
when on lasix
6. Generalized infection throughout body
Aplastic Crisis
septicemia
drip rate
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
7. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
Narcotic analgesics
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
quickest absorption
Trendelenburg
8. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
Lantus
1 teacup
transdermal meds
s/sx of hypoglycemia
9. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
Hyperkalemia
1 lb
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
10. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
Malpractice
6 rights of medication administration
Wheel Chair Positioning
eye meds(opthalmic)
11. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
sliding scale
Low - Fowler's
Decision Tree Step 2?
pentamidine isethionate
12. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
herpes
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Sterile Field
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
13. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
impaired asbsorption
urine
14. 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
Nursing assistant
Regular insulin
eye meds(opthalmic)
CVL
15. 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:
Standard (Universal) Precautions
ear meds/3 and over
RACE
vasoconstrictor
16. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)
Sterile Field
causes of hypoglycemia
urine
midbrain syndrome
17. Only insulin that can be given IV
platelets
Negligence
Regular insulin
deltoid muscle
18. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
platelets
Respiratory acidosis
general anesthesia
tube feeding
19. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
ethical
phenazopyridine
Shock
bacteriacidal
20. 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
Glucotrol
emphysema
Circulatory overload
gastroenteritis
21. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant
What is the Guaiac Test?
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
catecholamine
Bacteremia
22. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
Bacteremia
acute appendicitis
urine
Thalamus Lesion
23. Postexposure protocol
PEP
cathartic
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
IM meds
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.
Medications for perioperative
general anesthesia
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
inserting an NG tube
25. 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.
cleansing enema
1 teacup
traumatic brain injury
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
26. 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
Sickle Cell Crisis
Air embolism
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Wheel Chair Positioning
27. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
Cardiogenic Shock
sudafed
Precentral gyrus lesion
postexposure protocol (PEP)
28. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
Low - Fowler's
Negligence
foley cath(male)
postexposure protocol (PEP)
29. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
eye meds(opthalmic)
Bacteremia
Logrolling
Osmotic pressure
30. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
oil retention enema
when on lasix
broad spectrum
Respiratory acidosis
31. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.
ischemia
sacs (or pockets)
NPH
Aspirin
32. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
ischemia
Blood pressure
tamoxifen
1 pt
33. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days
bacteriostatic
causes of hyperglycemia
Epidural anesthetic
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
34. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
1 teacup
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Shock
Cl
35. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
ted hose
Circulatory overload
NSAIDS
36. 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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37. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering
Sickle Cell Crisis
Respiratory acidosis
Cooling blanket
Loss of bone density
38. 16 oz.
s/sx of hyperglycemia
1 lb
endometriosis
diabetes insipidus
39. Parinaud's syndrome.
Osmosis
phenelzine sulfate
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
On
40. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
Addisonian crisis
opiate
sudafed
continuous feeding tube(pump)
41. 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
depressant
Lantus
Sickle Cell Crisis
Wheel Chair Positioning
42. 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.
Blood Gas Values
health risk appraisal
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
prilosec
43. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
fluid congestion
Negligence
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
thrombocytopenic purpura
44. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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45. To move AWAY from midline
Decision Tree Step 3?
Negligence
Abduction
glossitis
46. 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
Spread of Infection
Decision Tree Step 3?
hypertension
Isotonic
47. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.
dry sterile dressing
depressant
quickest absorption
endometriosis
48. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Pel Epstein fever
Patient controlled analgesia
1 lb
Ego integrity Vs despair
49. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
'silent'
thrombocytopenic purpura
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
50. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
1 lb
Aspirin
Metabolic acidosis
Cheyenne Strokes