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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.
Regular insulin
general anesthesia
foley catheter(woman)
Low - Fowler's
2. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod
HRT
Logrolling
Shock
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
3. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
diverticular disease
Respiratory alkalosis
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
septicemia
4. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2
Hypovolemic shock
TB testing
estrogen and progestin
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
5. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
inserting an NG tube
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
6. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext
Hypotonic
metered dose inhaler
diverticular disease
autonomic dysreflexia
7. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Restraints
Decision Tree Step 2?
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
8. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering
Medications for perioperative
burns Stage I
septicemia
Cooling blanket
9. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
bicarbonate
antidote for heparin
continuous feeding tube(pump)
homonymous hemianopsia
10. Only insulin that can be given IV
Regular insulin
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Wheel Chair Positioning
Hypotonic
11. 22 - 29 mEq/l
transdermal meds
broad spectrum
bicarbonate
Regular insulin
12. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Splenic Sequestration
Superficial thrombophlebitis
polydipsia
13. Generalized infection throughout body
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
K+
septicemia
Spinal anesthetic
14. Parinaud's syndrome.
parasthesia
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Sponge bath
sub - q injections
15. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
single voided urine specimen
Aldosterone
broad spectrum
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
16. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
Malpractice
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
inflammation
Cardiogenic Shock
17. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss
Decision Tree Step 2?
Regular insulin
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
pentamidine isethionate
18. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation
hypertension
side effects of barbituates
Infiltration
Acetaminophen
19. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
s/sx of hyperglycemia
K+
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
nitroglycerin
20. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
Addisonian crisis
Isotonic
checking NG tube placement
edema
21. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
Acetaminophen
Insulin
infiltration r/t IV
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
22. Right
Regular insulin
larger to smaller
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Osmosis
23. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.
1 teacup
Nursing assistant
Precentral gyrus lesion
bilirubin
24. Down and back
1 L
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
valium
ear meds/ 3 and under
25. 2 pt
Side - lying
Addison's Disease
1 qt
heart failure
26. Increases heart rate
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Reed - Sternberg cell
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
PEP
27. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
lasix
epilepsy
Epidural anesthetic
polycythemia vera
28. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex
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29. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
Choluria
enema
broad spectrum
Diffusion
30. 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
when on lasix
digitalis
Acetonuria
metformin (Glucophage).
31. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie
Inderal
Malpractice
Pel Epstein fever
Patient controlled analgesia
32. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
dramamine
epilepsy
aspirin toxicity
Humulog
33. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
catecholamine
Lithotomy
Modified Trendelenburg
Nursing care during IV infusions
34. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
impaired asbsorption
checking NG tube placement
nephrotoxicity
35. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
narrow spectrum
Circulatory overload
tetracycline
sliding scale
36. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
Respiratory acidosis
Internal capsule lesion
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
oil retention enema
37. Total suppression of urine
pentamidine isethionate
fleets enema
traumatic brain injury
Anuria
38. 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.
Blood Gas Values
Internal capsule lesion
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
hypertension
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
phenelzine sulfate
Hypernatremia
health screening
Heat
40. Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT
milliliter
1 pt
health risk appraisal
41. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Aldosterone
TB testing
Blood pressure
42. 1 g
Circulatory overload
1000mg
RACE
leukemia
43. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
heart failure
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
acute appendicitis
6 rights of medication administration
44. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Aldosterone
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Broca's area lesion
s/sx of hyperglycemia
45. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
sliding scale
ear meds/3 and over
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
morphine
46. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.
Aldosterone
Addison's Disease
health screening
Isotonic
47. Act on local tissue
1 pt
topical agents
fluid congestion
general anesthesia
48. 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
Bolus feeding
Parinaud's syndrome
vasoconstrictor
Ego integrity Vs despair
49. Has regular insulin in it already
Precentral gyrus lesion
NPH
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
leukemia
50. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm
Modified Trendelenburg
valium
Narcan or Noloxene
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)