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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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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. 16 oz
1 teacup
Sickle Cell Crisis
Sylvian aqueduct syndrome
1 pt
2. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.
Lithotomy
Tylenol with codeine and Benadryl
Abduction
retrovirus
3. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.
first sign of narcotic OD
phlebitis r/t IV
sub - q injections
death
4. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
transdermal meds
Spinal anesthetic
5. Decreases RR
impaired asbsorption
CVL
glucocorticoids
morphine
6. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD
7. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor
pernicious anemia
sickling
when on lasix
impaired asbsorption
8. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain
1 pinch
lasix
gastroenteritis
Circulatory overload
9. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.
impaired asbsorption
polydipsia
sudafed
K+
10. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr
11. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden
thrombocytopenic purpura
1 teacup
causes of hypoglycemia
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
12. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
topical agents
Aldosterone
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Lantus
13. 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
foley cath(male)
Spread of Infection
Narcotic analgesics
14. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis
HRT
Blood Gas Values
Metabolic alkalosis
sliding scale
15. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
phlebitis
NG tube
fleets enema
Circulatory overload
16. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Spread of Infection
ear meds/3 and over
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
17. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
CVL
catheter embolus
Modified Trendelenburg
retrovirus
18. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Metabolic acidosis
Addisonian crisis
when on steriods watch for
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
19. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
20. 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
ear meds/3 and over
systemic hypoxia
Catapres
emphysema
21. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.
Isotonic
Decision Tree Step 2?
homonymous hemianopsia
Basal ganglia lesion
22. 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.
Intradermal injections
diabetes mellitus (DM)
Ankyloses
catecholamine
23. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
traumatic brain injury
sliding scale
TB testing
24. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert
Addisonian crisis
Side - lying
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Choluria
25. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory
Aspirin
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
when on digoxin
sudafed
26. Wasting
lithium toxicity
Loss of bone density
Insulin
Atrophy
27. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Cardiogenic Shock
Shock
Metabolic acidosis
retrovirus
28. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2
burns Stage IV
Superficial parietal lobe lesion
Decision Tree Step 3?
Risk Factors for operations
29. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h
nitroglycerin
when on digoxin
Semi - Fowler's
Immediate Post - Op Care
30. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
Semi - Fowler's
depression
RACE
Hypovolemic shock
31. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort
phlebitis r/t IV
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
Shock
most insulins
32. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
quickest absorption
1 pt
1 teacup
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
33. 135 - 145 mEq/l
traumatic brain injury
carbon dioxide levels
Catapres
Na+
34. 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
Bacteremia
Air embolism
Metabolic acidosis
Decision Tree Step 2?
35. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
2.2lbs.
burns Stage IV
herpes
36. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.
health screening
impaired asbsorption
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Neuromas Tumors (primary)
37. Total suppression of urine
health screening
Anuria
edema
6 rights of medication administration
38. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
Hypovolemic shock
fluid congestion
diabetes insipidus
39. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border
Where are the Tricuspid heart sounds located?
Sim's
MDI
On
40. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
stool testing
RACE
heparin/lovanox
Internal capsule lesion
41. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose
estrogen and progestin
Precentral gyrus lesion
Osmosis
when on lasix
42. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel
death
Gardasil vaccine
ischemia
dramamine
43. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.
glossitis
CVL
Splenic Sequestration
Epidural anesthetic
44. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex
45. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis
vasoconstrictor
air embolus
burns Stage III
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
46. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
Addison disease
Ego integrity Vs despair
Loss of bone density
Precentral gyrus lesion
47. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
hypoxia
Pons lesion
wet to dry dressings
MDI
48. 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.
Vaso - occlusive (thrombotic crisis)
Informed consent
Jacksonian seizures
catecholamine
49. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
Regular insulin
oil retention enema
NG tube
Immediate Post - Op Care
50. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
NPH
ted hose
nitroglycerin
Insulin