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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. Parinaud's syndrome.






2. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






3. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






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






5. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe


6. Look at all options as true/false


7. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






8. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






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






10. 6 oz.






11. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2






12. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






13. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






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






15. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






16. 1 g






17. Cardiotonic






18. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






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






20. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host






21. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






22. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






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






24. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






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






26. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






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






28. Generalized infection throughout body






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






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






31. Loss of defective memory






32. 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






33. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






34. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






35. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






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






37. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






38. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






39. 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






40. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry






41. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema


42. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






43. Calcium Gluconate






44. 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






45. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






46. 0.45 kg






47. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






48. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






49. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






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