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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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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. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






2. Creatine kinase (CK); women; used to detect acute mi






3. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






4. Speed at which RBC's settle in well - mixed venous blood; indicates inflammation.






5. Inflammation of protective covering of brain and spinal cord.






6. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






7. Triglyceride Lab values






8. Hematocrit levels - children; %






9. Normal calcium levels.






10. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






11. Excessive release of vasopression from posterior pituitary gland - resulting in hyponatremia and possible fluid overload.






12. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






13. Cause CNS & Respiratory depression; contraindicated in head injuries.






14. Platelet count in thousands






15. High LDL levels






16. RBC values men; million/mm3






17. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






18. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






19. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






20. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






21. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






22. Disappears 3-4 months.






23. SaO2 levels






24. Normal Magnesium levels






25. Creatinine (CR) men






26. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






27. Lasts for up to one year.






28. Nausea - muscle cramps - confusion - muscle twitching - convulsions






29. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






30. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






31. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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32. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






33. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






34. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






35. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






36. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






37. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






38. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones

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39. Lack of coordination - muscle weakness - depressed/absent deep tendon reflexes - dysrhythmias; IV fluids - lasix - calcitonin.






40. Facial swelling and proteinuria






41. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






42. Hematocrit levels - women; %






43. Metabolic alkalosis






44. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






45. Disappears 3-4 months






46. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






47. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.

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48. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






49. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






50. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL