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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. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants
heparin/lovanox
standard precautions
Medications for perioperative
Hypokalemia
2. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
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3. Human papilloma virus
sacs (or pockets)
Narcan or Noloxene
HPV
Dehydration
4. O2 sat is less than 93
Ankyloses
first sign of narcotic OD
leukemia
administer 2L O2 when
5. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.
beefy red tongue
Aplastic Crisis
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
deltoid muscle
6. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's
Decision Tree Step 4?
Acetaminophen
nephrotoxicity
cathartic
7. Calcium Gluconate
1 teacup
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
What is the Guaiac Test?
Hyperkalemia
8. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures
medically controlled coma
Osmotic pressure
when on lasix
burns Stage IV
9. 0.45 kg
foley catheter(woman)
acute appendicitis
polycythemia vera
1 lb
10. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
Shock
leukemia
polycythemia vera
Pineal gland Lesion
11. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.
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12. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis
Lithotomy
heparin/lovanox
Loss of bone density
edema
13. 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
diabetes mellitus (DM)
CVL
antidote for heparin
1 ft
14. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.
diverticular disease
vasoconstrictor
Jacksonian seizures
Glucotrol
15. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid
Sickle Cell Crisis
Internal capsule lesion
Acetonuria
Addisonian crisis
16. 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).
dermatitis
transdermal patch
septicemia
diabetes insipidus
17. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
CVL
Gardasil vaccine
suctioning
Metabolic acidosis
18. Suffocation
sliding scale
postexposure protocol (PEP)
Asphyxia
Reed - Sternberg cell
19. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
Asphyxia
Hyperkalemia
Aldosterone
Dehydration
20. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.
causes of hypoglycemia
120 gtts of water
Thalamus Lesion
valium
21. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure
systemic hypoxia
Circulatory overload
Catapres
NPH
22. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
bilirubin
Logrolling
Standard (Universal) Precautions
23. Gown - mask - gloves
Change in mental status and confusion
heart failure
On
Circulatory overload
24. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
HRT
diverticular disease
quickest absorption
25. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
sacs (or pockets)
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Malpractice
continuous feeding tube(pump)
26. Has regular insulin in it already
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
NPH
Jacksonian seizures
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
27. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
What is the Guaiac Test?
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
1 L
Superficial thrombophlebitis
28. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
Asphyxia
drip rate
Reed - Sternberg cell
Prone
29. Cardiotonic
1 T
valium
digitalis
Superficial thrombophlebitis
30. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document
1 lb
1 pt
foley catheter(woman)
Blood pressure
31. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long
narrow spectrum
6 rights of medication administration
Narcotic Antagonist: Naloxone (Narcan)
administer 2L O2 when
32. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma
Pel Epstein fever
air embolus
suctioning
phenelzine sulfate
33. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
Decison Tree Step 5?
sickling
alsalva manuever
nitroglycerin
34. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
Isotonic
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
suctioning
polyuria
35. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:
cathartic
Standard (Universal) Precautions
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
eye meds(opthalmic)
36. 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
carbon dioxide levels
when on steriods watch for
s/sx of hypoglycemia
37. May occur when changing bags - opening line
aspirin toxicity
air embolus
Restraints
Addison's Disease
38. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
Metabolic alkalosis
infiltration r/t IV
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
bicarbonate
39. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -
Decision Tree Step 4?
checking NG tube placement
prilosec
neurologic symptoms
40. Atb
Aspirin
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Metabolic alkalosis
tetracycline
41. 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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42. 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
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
epidural
Decision Tree Step 3?
cleansing enema
43. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
lasix
carbon dioxide levels
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
44. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O
Modified Trendelenburg
Sterile Field
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Informed consent
45. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome
Aspirin
eye meds(opthalmic)
off
Pineal gland Lesion
46. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
autonomic dysreflexia
Aspirin
checking NG tube placement
morphine
47. Only insulin that can be given IV
phenelzine sulfate
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
Ankyloses
Regular insulin
48. Promotes circulation
bacteriostatic
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
Humulog
Hypovolemic shock
49. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host
polyuria
Circulatory overload
Spread of Infection
Ego integrity Vs despair
50. Protamine sulfate
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
antidote for heparin
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)