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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.
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1. Decreases RR
morphine
Spinal anesthetic
Prone
herpes
2. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Loss of bone density
Respiratory alkalosis
Standard (Universal) Precautions
RACE
3. 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
general anesthesia
Splenic Sequestration
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
4. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm
Modified Trendelenburg
Changes during aging
Humulog
Loss of bone density
5. 16 oz.
Internal capsule lesion
beefy red tongue
K+
1 lb
6. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
Osmotic pressure
burns Stage II
Reed - Sternberg cell
1 qt
7. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Metabolic acidosis
Splenic Sequestration
Side - lying
rotate injection sites
8. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone
Spinal anesthetic
Splenic Sequestration
milliliter
Loss of bone density
9. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden
hypoxia
causes of hypoglycemia
administer 2L O2 when
Change in mental status and confusion
10. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Aspirin
Cheyenne Strokes
s/sx of hypoglycemia
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
11. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
Sickle Cell Crisis
estrogen and progestin
when mixing insulins
Cardiogenic Shock
12. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
ataxia
Ankyloses
tube feeding
sickling
13. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
NG tube
Reed - Sternberg cell
checking NG tube placement
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
14. 1/8 tsp
1 pinch
Ego integrity Vs despair
burns Stage II
Informed consent
15. 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.
Metabolic alkalosis
Epidural anesthetic
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
16. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair
Circulatory overload
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Wheel Chair Positioning
What should you NEVER pick as an answer on the NCLEX exam?
17. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert
sudafed
Side - lying
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Cardiogenic Shock
18. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
midbrain syndrome
aspirin toxicity
ear meds/3 and over
Broca's area lesion
19. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -
PEP
smaller to larger
enema
butorphanol tartrate
20. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
Negligence
Basal ganglia lesion
phenazopyridine
neurologic symptoms
21. 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
Occipital Lobe Lesion
burns Stage II
Sterile Field
polyuria
22. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
narrow spectrum
Thalamus Lesion
bilirubin
nephrotoxicity
23. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Cardiogenic Shock
hypertension
homonymous hemianopsia
nitroglycerin
24. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
High - Fowler's
lasix
enema
120 gtts of water
25. 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.
Medications for perioperative
Jacksonian seizures
Precentral gyrus lesion
smaller to larger
26. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
What is the Guaiac Test?
Hypovolemic shock
Addisonian crisis
Adduction
27. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
rotate injection sites
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Acetaminophen
Metabolic alkalosis
28. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
bilirubin
phenelzine sulfate
catecholamine
bicarbonate
29. 1cc
1 ml
phlebitis
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
vasoconstrictor
30. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
Regular insulin
herpes
morphine
phenazopyridine
31. 1 kg
Prone
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
wet to dry dressings
2.2lbs.
32. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Aldosterone
phlebitis r/t IV
acute appendicitis
33. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
polydipsia
Insulin
sickling
lithium toxicity
34. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness
Epidural anesthetic
1 qt
burns Stage I
1 pt
35. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss
pentamidine isethionate
Shock
Medications for perioperative
Decison Tree Step 5?
36. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
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37. 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
Air embolism
Aplastic Crisis
Benefit of turning patient to Left side?
Lantus
38. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations
Circulatory overload
death
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
Blood Gas Values
39. Look at all options as true/false
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40. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
Respiratory acidosis
Heat
rotate injection sites
drip rate
41. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
endometriosis
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
Anuria
herpes
42. 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
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Superficial thrombophlebitis
antidote for heparin
Ankyloses
43. Generalized infection throughout body
septicemia
Spread of Infection
Ego integrity Vs despair
transdermal patch
44. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Bacteremia
single voided urine specimen
45. 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:
Standard (Universal) Precautions
1 pt
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
phlebitis
46. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Sterile Field
fleets enema
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
47. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
phlebitis
hypertension
Modified Trendelenburg
Humulog
48. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Inderal
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Blood pressure
49. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia
Addison's Disease
opiate
Pons lesion
postexposure protocol (PEP)
50. To move AWAY from midline
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Abduction
Parinaud's syndrome
health risk appraisal