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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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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. 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
prilosec
phenazopyridine
Pel Epstein fever
2. Gloves - mask - gown
Lithotomy
6 rights of medication administration
HPV
off
3. 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
NG tube
1 kg
Air embolism
sterile wound irrigation
4. 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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5. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
neurologic symptoms
antidote for heparin
eye ointments
1 lb
6. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
nephrotoxicity
6 rights of medication administration
deltoid muscle
morphine
7. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
dry sterile dressing
'silent'
suctioning
Adduction
8. May occur when changing bags - opening line
postexposure protocol (PEP)
air embolus
Adduction
Osmosis
9. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
dramamine
burns Stage I
Hemophilia
gastroenteritis
10. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
1 pt
Hyperkalemia
1 ft
death
11. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
septicemia
Semi - Fowler's
Acetaminophen
endometriosis
12. 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
phenazopyridine
lanolin
CVL
Reed - Sternberg cell
13. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
1 L
emphysema
phenelzine sulfate
ted hose
14. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
Metabolic alkalosis
Reed - Sternberg cell
NSAIDS
deltoid muscle
15. 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
phlebitis r/t IV
Lantus
ear meds/3 and over
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
16. Stiff joints
120 gtts of water
transdermal meds
Ankyloses
lanolin
17. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
phenelzine sulfate
impaired asbsorption
Insulin
Osmosis
18. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Respiratory alkalosis
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
TB testing
19. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration
phlebitis
Diffusion
nitroglycerin
Narcan or Noloxene
20. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
Informed consent
glucocorticoids
larger to smaller
Blood Gas Values
21. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
nitroglycerin
Glucotrol
22. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
valium
HPV
Atrophy
23. 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
narrow spectrum
butorphanol tartrate
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
24. Common for debriding
Na+
thrombocytopenic purpura
wet to dry dressing
MDI
25. 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
Bacteremia
inflammation
first sign of narcotic OD
sub - q injections
26. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present
sub - q injections
Change in mental status and confusion
eye meds(opthalmic)
Spread of Infection
27. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
burns Stage I
phenelzine sulfate
Cardiogenic Shock
Reed - Sternberg cell
28. 1cc
'silent'
heart failure
CVL
1 ml
29. Infection
1 lb
glossitis
polydipsia
when on steriods watch for
30. Cardiotonic
Spread of Infection
burns Stage IV
digitalis
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
31. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
s/sx of hyperglycemia
midbrain syndrome
1 lb
broad spectrum
32. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Bolus feeding
when mixing insulins
Side - lying
33. 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.
parasthesia
ethical
Bacteremia
bacteriacidal
34. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
Bacteremia
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
suctioning
35. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
Respiratory acidosis
causes of hypoglycemia
gaze palsy
Anuria
36. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
side effects of barbituates
IM meds
ototoxicity
37. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
Osmosis
Prone
Insulin
Epidural anesthetic
38. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations
sacs (or pockets)
Osmotic pressure
death
Bolus feeding
39. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
Negligence
inflammation
Atrophy
40. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26
wet to dry dressings
Patient controlled analgesia
polydipsia
Blood Gas Values
41. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Air embolism
s/sx of hypoglycemia
tamoxifen
42. 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.
morphine
Epidural anesthetic
Addisonian crisis
sudafed
43. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
Ego integrity Vs despair
polycythemia vera
inflammation
Gardasil vaccine
44. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
Informed consent
Medications for perioperative
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
burns Stage I
45. Receptive dysphasia
wet to dry dressings
NSAIDS
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
sickling
46. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome
metformin (Glucophage).
Aldosterone
1 lb
Pineal gland Lesion
47. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
Acetaminophen
herpes
sliding scale
bacteriacidal
48. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
Decision Tree Step 2?
dermatitis
transdermal patch
nephrotoxicity
49. Narcotic
epidural
Blood pressure
Epidural anesthetic
morphine
50. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
polydipsia
ototoxicity
Hypokalemia
Gardasil vaccine