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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






2. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






3. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






4. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






5. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






6. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






7. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






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. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






10. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






11. 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.






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






13. Promotes circulation






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






15. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






16. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






17. 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






18. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






19. 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






20. 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.






21. Reverses effects of other narcotics






22. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






23. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






24. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






25. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






26. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






27. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






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






29. 16 oz






30. Postexposure protocol






31. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






32. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






33. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






34. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






35. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






36. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






37. Suffocation






38. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






39. Protamine sulfate






40. 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






41. Infection






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






43. 6 oz.






44. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






45. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






46. 0.45 kg






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






48. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






49. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






50. 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