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NCLEX General
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
Sim's
ototoxicity
depression
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
2. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia
Internal capsule lesion
Addison's Disease
Blood pressure
gastroenteritis
3. Retards bacteria growth
bacteriostatic
acute appendicitis
suctioning
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
4. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
first sign of narcotic OD
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
polydipsia
Bacteremia
5. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co
general anesthesia
metered dose inhaler
Hyponatremia
Spread of Infection
6. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
6 rights of medication administration
Ego integrity Vs despair
1 tsp
Shock
7. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
most insulins
lasix
Lithotomy
8. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change
captopril
Air embolism
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Thalamus Lesion
9. Postexposure protocol
butorphanol tartrate
Decision Tree Step 4?
PEP
Basal ganglia lesion
10. 1 tsp
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Decision Tree Step 4?
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
120 gtts of water
11. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
causes of hyperglycemia
Osmosis
homonymous hemianopsia
metered dose inhaler
12. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)
CVL
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
first sign of narcotic OD
air embolus
13. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
leukemia
most insulins
catecholamine
Gardasil vaccine
14. 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
Splenic Sequestration
Isotonic
burns Stage III
Diffusion
15. 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 ___.
Heat
medically controlled coma
eye meds(opthalmic)
burns Stage II
16. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Regular insulin
herpes
foley cath(male)
Acetaminophen
17. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
Cardiogenic Shock
sickling
retrovirus
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
18. Aspirin
deltoid muscle
health screening
before surgery the pt. should stop using
depression
19. Total suppression of urine
Bacteremia
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
NSAIDS
Anuria
20. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine
1 pinch
What is the Guaiac Test?
120 gtts of water
phenelzine sulfate
21. 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
leukemia
Osmotic pressure
Change in mental status and confusion
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
22. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte
Informed consent
Shock
Sickle Cell Crisis
diverticular disease
23. 22 - 29 mEq/l
foley cath(male)
bicarbonate
polycythemia vera
Circulatory overload
24. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Trendelenburg
standard precautions
6 rights of medication administration
25. Act on local tissue
topical agents
standard precautions
Osmotic pressure
1 tsp
26. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site
Standard (Universal) Precautions
phlebitis
dry sterile dressing
foley cath(male)
27. Down and back
sudafed
ear meds/adult
ear meds/ 3 and under
wet to dry dressings
28. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Local cold
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
29. 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
Hyperkalemia
glucocorticoids
TB testing
Decision Tree Step 4?
30. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
s/sx of hyperglycemia
narrow spectrum
tamoxifen
31. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
estrogen and progestin
sliding scale
septicemia
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
32. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor
sickling
ototoxicity
1 lb
Air embolism
33. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel
ischemia
Modified Trendelenburg
depressant
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
34. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer
general anesthesia
nitroglycerin
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Respiratory acidosis
35. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
transdermal meds
butorphanol tartrate
Hypotonic
phlebitis r/t IV
36. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
Supine
Gardasil vaccine
health screening
CVL
37. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
death
Cardiogenic Shock
catecholamine
38. 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.
Shock
general anesthesia
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
39. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
Decison Tree Step 5?
Immediate Post - Op Care
Metabolic acidosis
cleansing enema
40. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
eye meds(opthalmic)
Precentral gyrus lesion
transdermal meds
1 ml
41. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
dramamine
High - Fowler's
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Blood Gas Values
42. 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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43. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
septicemia
Circulatory overload
most insulins
Glucotrol
44. Slows down mental/physical processes
depressant
Osmotic pressure
opiate
Decison Tree Step 5?
45. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
Lantus
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
pernicious anemia
Asphyxia
46. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
side effects of barbituates
Choluria
phlebitis
Bacteremia
47. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.
nthelminthic enema
milliliter
African Americans
NSAIDS
48. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin
s/sx of hyperglycemia
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
narrow spectrum
Hypokalemia
49. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
lithium toxicity
catecholamine
when on lasix
50. 85 - 115 mEq/l
Adduction
burns Stage II
Cl
1 qt