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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. 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
Internal capsule lesion
nitroglycerin
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
sterile wound irrigation
2. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Aspirin
Change in mental status and confusion
side effects of barbituates
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
3. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
side effects of barbituates
Osmotic pressure
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
valium
4. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body
pernicious anemia
emphysema
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
hypoxia
5. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine
Hypovolemic shock
retrovirus
polyuria
homonymous hemianopsia
6. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res
Epidural anesthetic
Semi - Fowler's
Inderal
Shock
7. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
lanolin
Supine
bacteriacidal
quickest absorption
8. 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
Air embolism
Insulin
pentamidine isethionate
Decision Tree Step 2?
9. Aspirin
phlebitis
Registered Nurse
African Americans
before surgery the pt. should stop using
10. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
1 L
Supine
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
RACE
11. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
depression
Shock
Respiratory alkalosis
ataxia
12. 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
Blood pressure
Thalamus Lesion
IM meds
infiltration r/t IV
13. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
ear meds/3 and over
enema
opiate
14. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
postexposure protocol (PEP)
What is the Guaiac Test?
dermatitis
15. 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
NPH
TB testing
broad spectrum
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
16. 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 -
Nursing assistant
catheter embolus
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
inserting an NG tube
17. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena
CVL
Hypokalemia
Sickle Cell Crisis
Occipital Lobe Lesion
18. Pain relievers r/t opium
opiate
On
Hypovolemic shock
Shock
19. 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
diabetes insipidus
HRT
tube feeding
Inderal
20. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Respiratory alkalosis
Hypertonic
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
Na+
21. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
sterile wound irrigation
infiltration r/t IV
homonymous hemianopsia
sub - q injections
22. Receptive dysphasia
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
phlebitis r/t IV
quickest absorption
Addison's Disease
23. 1000 ml
burns Stage III
1 L
Local cold
Ego integrity Vs despair
24. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2
Pel Epstein fever
Risk Factors for operations
Spinal anesthetic
Standard (Universal) Precautions
25. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
Air embolism
Regular insulin
Local cold
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
26. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
Malpractice
Superficial thrombophlebitis
most insulins
1 tsp
27. 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
Strategy for 'Select all that apply' on the NCLEX exam
Nursing care during IV infusions
120 gtts of water
morphine
28. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
diverticular disease
Blood Gas Values
epidural
cathartic
29. To slow formation of scar tissue
sub - q injections
neurologic symptoms
rotate injection sites
Patient controlled analgesia
30. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host
nitroglycerin
Spread of Infection
1 ml
autonomic dysreflexia
31. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
thrombocytopenic purpura
tube feeding
sterile wound irrigation
120 gtts of water
32. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
rotate injection sites
ataxia
Bolus feeding
33. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%
Respiratory alkalosis
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Hypotonic
suctioning
34. Cardiotonic
Insulin
digitalis
valium
Nursing assistant
35. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
Heat
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Broca's area lesion
Adduction
36. 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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37. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues
Ego integrity Vs despair
metformin (Glucophage).
edema
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
38. Only insulin that can be given IV
Regular insulin
Splenic Sequestration
when on steriods watch for
ototoxicity
39. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
urine
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Metabolic alkalosis
1 kg
40. Gown - mask - gloves
hypertension
On
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
41. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV
sliding scale
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Hyperkalemia
Glucotrol
42. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
bacteriostatic
midbrain syndrome
Hypovolemic shock
emphysema
43. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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44. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
epilepsy
Cardiogenic Shock
wet to dry dressing
rotate injection sites
45. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l
1 L
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
K+
foley cath(male)
46. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
when mixing insulins
cathartic
infiltration r/t IV
systemic hypoxia
47. Deficient oxygen in the blood.
Logrolling
systemic hypoxia
autonomic dysreflexia
ototoxicity
48. Down and back
polydipsia
ear meds/ 3 and under
platelets
Epidural anesthetic
49. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
6 rights of medication administration
ear meds/adult
NG tube
butorphanol tartrate
50. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
transdermal patch
glucocorticoids
Lantus
apply heat or cold day after surgery?