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






2. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






3. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






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






5. Meds used to treat constipation






6. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






7. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






8. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






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






10. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






11. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






12. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






13. O2 sat is less than 93






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. 1cc






16. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






17. 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






18. Hormone Replacement Therapy






19. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






20. Receptive dysphasia






21. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






22. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






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






24. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






25. 60 gtt






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






27. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






28. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






29. 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






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






31. Up and back






32. Loss of defective memory






33. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






34. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone






35. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






36. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis






37. 1/8 tsp






38. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.






39. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext






40. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






41. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






42. 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






43. Suffocation






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






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






46. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






47. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






48. Increases heart rate






49. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






50. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety