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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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






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






3. Salicylates - NSAIDs






4. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






5. Monitor K+






6. Generalized infection throughout body






7. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






8. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






9. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






10. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.






11. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






12. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






13. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






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






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:






16. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






17. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






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.






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






21. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






22. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






23. Postexposure protocol






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.






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.






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






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






28. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin






29. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






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






31. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






32. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






33. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






34. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






35. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






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






38. 16 oz.






39. Parinaud's syndrome.






40. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






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






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.






43. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






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






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






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.






48. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






49. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






50. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory