Test your basic knowledge |

NCLEX General

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P






2. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






3. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






4. Gloves - mask - gown






5. 2 pt






6. 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






7. Resp. depression






8. 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






9. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






10. 6 oz.






11. 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






12. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






13. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






14. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






15. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






16. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






17. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






18. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






19. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






20. Reverses effects of other narcotics






21. 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






22. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






23. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


24. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






25. Monitor K+






26. 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.






27. Aspirin






28. 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






29. 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

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


30. 1 g






31. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






32. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






33. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






34. Painful - tissue engorgement






35. 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






36. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






37. Only insulin that can be given IV






38. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






39. 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.






40. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






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






42. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






43. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






44. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






45. 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






46. 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






47. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






48. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






49. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






50. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l