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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. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.






2. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






3. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






4. Only insulin that can be given IV






5. 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.






6. Vitamin k






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






8. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






9. 1 kg






10. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d






11. 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






12. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






13. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






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






15. 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






16. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






17. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






18. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






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






20. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






21. To slow formation of scar tissue






22. Prevent circulation






23. 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 -






24. O2 sat is less than 93






25. 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






26. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






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






28. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






29. To move AWAY from midline






30. Gloves - mask - gown






31. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






32. Calcium Gluconate






33. 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






34. Wasting






35. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






36. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






37. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






38. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.






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






40. Generalized infection throughout body






41. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






42. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






43. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






44. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






45. Right






46. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






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






48. Resp. depression






49. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






50. Decision maker b. Can do complex procedures c. Can give medications via all routes that nurses can give meds d. Is best person for teaching e. Coordinates care f. Performs admission assessments