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NCLEX General
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.
death
Local cold
glossitis
drip rate
2. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
RACE
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
MDI
NPH
3. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
CVL
off
Reed - Sternberg cell
continuous feeding tube(pump)
4. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain
Hypotonic
antidote foe coumadin
Immediate Post - Op Care
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
5. Gown - mask - gloves
On
when on digoxin
Blood Gas Values
1 teacup
6. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
metered dose inhaler
Regular insulin
Metabolic alkalosis
depression
7. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively
Cardiogenic Shock
Semi - Fowler's
most insulins
neurologic symptoms
8. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis
Jacksonian seizures
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
Basal ganglia lesion
Sickle Cell Crisis
9. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician
'silent'
aspirin toxicity
Shock
Narcotic analgesics
10. 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
Bacteremia
Epidural anesthetic
pentamidine isethionate
Sterile Field
11. 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
Epidural anesthetic
Atrophy
Changes during aging
Spinal anesthetic
12. Retards bacteria growth
hypertension
bacteriostatic
Apply heat or cold day of surgery?
Registered Nurse
13. 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
medically controlled coma
catheter embolus
1 pinch
Decision Tree Step 2?
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.
Atrophy
Sickle Cell Crisis
Adduction
Jacksonian seizures
15. 16 oz.
larger to smaller
Glioblastoma Multiform Tumors (primary)
1 lb
valium
16. Calcium Gluconate
autonomic dysreflexia
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
quickest absorption
prilosec
17. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
Internal capsule lesion
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Blood Gas Values
Humulog
18. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's
bicarbonate
Medications for perioperative
Metabolic acidosis
Isotonic
19. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
valium
Thalamus Lesion
RACE
Hypokalemia
20. 1 tsp
medically controlled coma
Spinal anesthetic
120 gtts of water
Sterile Field
21. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;
acute appendicitis
Superficial thrombophlebitis
cathartic
Cheyenne Strokes
22. Motor dysphasia
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23. 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
rotate injection sites
Decision Tree Step 3?
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
ataxia
24. —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
Wheel Chair Positioning
dry sterile dressing
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
25. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
narrow spectrum
Bacteremia
epidural
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
26. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.
nthelminthic enema
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Addisonian crisis
Hypokalemia
27. Up and back
alsalva manuever
ear meds/adult
thrombocytopenic purpura
1 ml
28. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.
prilosec
Respiratory alkalosis
epidural
Aldosterone
29. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
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30. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.
phenazopyridine
Metabolic acidosis
sacs (or pockets)
1 pt
31. 6 oz.
Acetaminophen
heparin/lovanox
1 teacup
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
32. 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
sickling
Circulatory overload
standard precautions
Narcan or Noloxene
33. Prevent circulation
K+
ischemia
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
dramamine
34. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium
emphysema
Aldosterone
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Prone
35. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.
Prone
beefy red tongue
CVL
Atrophy
36. Stiff joints
Addison's Disease
1 kg
Ankyloses
lithium toxicity
37. 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
hypoxia
Dehydration
bacteriacidal
Regular insulin
38. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
1000mg
side effects of barbituates
1 teacup
Pancrelipase (Pancrease capsules
39. Inflammation and pain
Benefit of turning patient to Right side?
polyuria
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Trendelenburg
40. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
continuous feeding tube(pump)
narrow spectrum
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
CVL
41. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Prone
neurologic symptoms
NSAIDS
single voided urine specimen
42. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
transdermal patch
herpes
nthelminthic enema
43. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)
Regular insulin
burns Stage II
gaze palsy
Immediate Post - Op Care
44. Acetone in urine
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
gastroenteritis
Restraints
Acetonuria
45. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte
Informed consent
Glucotrol
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Aldosterone
46. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
death
hypertension
Medications for perioperative
Immediate Post - Op Care
47. 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
Blood Gas Values
cleansing enema
CVL
glossitis
48. 3 tsp
opiate
Aplastic Crisis
1 T
postexposure protocol (PEP)
49. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
IM meds
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
dermatitis
polycythemia vera
50. Vitamin k
antidote foe coumadin
African Americans
when on steriods watch for
suctioning