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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. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Regular insulin
Asphyxia
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
2. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
s/sx of hypoglycemia
1 lb
Respiratory acidosis
120 gtts of water
3. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
sickling
phenazopyridine
Blood Gas Values
4. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage
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5. Promotes circulation
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
foley catheter(woman)
Regular insulin
epilepsy
6. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
tube feeding
Low - Fowler's
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
7. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
Lantus
gaze palsy
infiltration r/t IV
nitroglycerin
8. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
120 gtts of water
phenelzine sulfate
septicemia
Abduction
9. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
1 pt
causes of hyperglycemia
ototoxicity
Pons lesion
10. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
when mixing insulins
Air embolism
Metabolic alkalosis
nitroglycerin
11. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Prone
health risk appraisal
Trendelenburg
12. 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
1 qt
CVL
TB testing
heparin/lovanox
13. Painful - tissue engorgement
bacteriostatic
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
sub - q injections
14. 0.45 kg
carbon dioxide levels
PEP
1 lb
Insulin
15. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).
MDI
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Occipital Lobe Lesion
dermatitis
16. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
Isotonic
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
medically controlled coma
Aldosterone
17. 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.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Catapres
Insulin
rotate injection sites
18. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
Hypernatremia
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Cardiogenic Shock
19. Cardiotonic
digitalis
TB testing
Risk Factors for operations
ted hose
20. Acetone in urine
when mixing insulins
Acetaminophen
Lithotomy
Acetonuria
21. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
medically controlled coma
when on digoxin
nitroglycerin
Anuria
22. 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
emphysema
Circulatory overload
HRT
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
23. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
'silent'
Malpractice
MDI
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
24. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
dexamethasone
NSAIDS
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
pentamidine isethionate
25. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.
inserting an NG tube
ear meds/ 3 and under
fluid congestion
topical agents
26. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
bilirubin
carbon dioxide levels
Air embolism
Basal ganglia lesion
27. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm
oil retention enema
Medications for perioperative
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Modified Trendelenburg
28. 16 oz.
wet to dry dressing
1 lb
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Acetaminophen
29. Has regular insulin in it already
Thalamus Lesion
NPH
antidote foe coumadin
Internal capsule lesion
30. Human papilloma virus
health risk appraisal
Broca's area lesion
nitroglycerin
HPV
31. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
cathartic
Wheel Chair Positioning
phenazopyridine
Isotonic
32. 60 gtt
1 tsp
hypoxia
ear meds/ 3 and under
Medications for perioperative
33. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
vasoconstrictor
rotate injection sites
sickling
polycythemia vera
34. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.
gaze palsy
Negligence
burns Stage III
medically controlled coma
35. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing
NPH
Nursing assistant
nitroglycerin
Nursing care during IV infusions
36. 1 tsp
fleets enema
120 gtts of water
Decision Tree Step 3?
antidote for heparin
37. Reverses effects of other narcotics
Atrophy
Metabolic alkalosis
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Narcan or Noloxene
38. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Metabolic acidosis
when on digoxin
TB testing
39. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
gaze palsy
NPH
most insulins
Ego integrity Vs despair
40. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
prilosec
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Circulatory overload
CVL
41. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
Metabolic alkalosis
Regular insulin
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
42. Total suppression of urine
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
Choluria
Anuria
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
43. 12 in.
impaired asbsorption
Aldosterone
1 ft
6 rights of medication administration
44. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
causes of hyperglycemia
broad spectrum
beefy red tongue
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
45. 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.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Osmosis
Trendelenburg
Epidural anesthetic
46. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)
Infiltration
Trendelenburg
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
47. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.
Hemophilia
Narcan or Noloxene
Medications for perioperative
Respiratory alkalosis
48. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.
Osmotic pressure
sub - q injections
glucocorticoids
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
49. 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
parasthesia
Decision Tree Step 2?
first sign of narcotic OD
Bacteremia
50. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
Change in mental status and confusion
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Superficial thrombophlebitis
burns Stage IV