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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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1. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
tube feeding
causes of hyperglycemia
diabetes mellitus (DM)
1000mg
2. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
aspirin toxicity
Osmosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
3. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
morphine
Blood Gas Values
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
Medications for perioperative
4. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
broad spectrum
Lantus
polycythemia vera
5. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures
Sim's
Prone
ethical
ted hose
6. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Decision Tree Step 2?
ted hose
most insulins
7. Only insulin that can be given IV
Regular insulin
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
single voided urine specimen
ear meds/ 3 and under
8. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry
Dehydration
glossitis
Regular insulin
beefy red tongue
9. Painful - tissue engorgement
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
heparin/lovanox
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Circulatory overload
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
dramamine
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
health risk appraisal
11. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Circulatory overload
valium
Hypovolemic shock
epidural
12. May occur when changing bags - opening line
depression
air embolus
herpes
parasthesia
13. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
infiltration r/t IV
dry sterile dressing
Respiratory alkalosis
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
14. Prevent circulation
systemic hypoxia
ototoxicity
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
Air embolism
15. Left
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
antidote for heparin
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
smaller to larger
16. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap
bicarbonate
Logrolling
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Bacteremia
17. 85 - 115 mEq/l
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Sickle Cell Crisis
Cl
HRT
18. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
sickling
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Metabolic alkalosis
Osmosis
19. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
transdermal meds
1000mg
ethical
Osmotic pressure
20. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.
Restraints
foley catheter(woman)
depression
tetracycline
21. 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
Regular insulin
1 lb
Decision Tree Step 2?
burns Stage II
22. 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
milliliter
CVL
Gardasil vaccine
Spread of Infection
23. 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.
deltoid muscle
health risk appraisal
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
carbon dioxide levels
24. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
nitroglycerin
standard precautions
CVL
Sickle Cell Crisis
25. Hormone Replacement Therapy
Osmotic pressure
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Low - Fowler's
HRT
26. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
stool testing
Shock
Cardiogenic Shock
African Americans
27. 135 - 145 mEq/l
Narcan or Noloxene
vasoconstrictor
pernicious anemia
Na+
28. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
Circulatory overload
ear meds/adult
Epidural anesthetic
sudafed
29. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3
Occipital Lobe Lesion
Diffusion
Air embolism
thrombocytopenic purpura
30. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Hyperkalemia
1 qt
herpes
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
31. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
beefy red tongue
checking NG tube placement
metformin (Glucophage).
glossitis
32. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
causes of hyperglycemia
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Cardiogenic Shock
Ankyloses
33. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
Hypovolemic shock
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
first sign of narcotic OD
Sim's
34. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.
Registered Nurse
ataxia
postexposure protocol (PEP)
administer 2L O2 when
35. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage
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36. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.
septicemia
diverticular disease
Aldosterone
sub - q injections
37. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema
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38. Loss of defective memory
pernicious anemia
Addisonian crisis
catecholamine
Amnesia
39. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin
carbon dioxide levels
Hypertonic
Amnesia
general anesthesia
40. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other
Blood Gas Values
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Diffusion
Epidural anesthetic
41. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
heart failure
Local cold
Cooling blanket
42. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
sub - q injections
Splenic Sequestration
larger to smaller
1 tsp
43. Receptive dysphasia
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Cardiogenic Shock
narrow spectrum
44. Gloves - mask - gown
homonymous hemianopsia
Medications for perioperative
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
off
45. 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.
phenazopyridine
infiltration r/t IV
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
46. Protamine sulfate
ear meds/adult
Respiratory acidosis
antidote for heparin
Change in mental status and confusion
47. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
sudafed
antidote foe coumadin
causes of hypoglycemia
catheter embolus
48. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.
Parinaud's syndrome
Dehydration
estrogen and progestin
Thalamus Lesion
49. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
1 kg
Superficial thrombophlebitis
gaze palsy
1 ml
50. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
NG tube
MDI
Decision Tree Step 4?