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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






2. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






3. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






4. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






5. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






6. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






7. Gloves - mask - gown






8. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






9. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






10. Common for debriding






11. Right






12. 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






13. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






14. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






15. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






16. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






17. Gown - mask - gloves






18. 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






19. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.






20. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis






21. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






22. Generalized infection throughout body






23. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






24. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






25. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






26. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






27. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






28. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






29. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






30. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry






31. 16 oz.






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






33. Up and back






34. 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






35. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






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






37. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






38. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






39. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






40. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






41. Promotes circulation






42. 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:






43. Receptive dysphasia






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






45. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr

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46. 1 tsp






47. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






48. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






49. Suffocation






50. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery

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