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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 against mastoid bone






2. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






3. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






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






5. Delusions of persecution






6. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






7. Most common complications is dysrhythmia - seeing drop in BP






8. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






9. Metabolic alkalosis






10. Can cause fetal hemorrhage - do not use during pregnancy.






11. Pain at umbilicus radiating down to groin; bulge in r/lower quad.






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






13. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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14. Lethargy - increased temperature - disorentation - thirst - dry swollen tongue - tachycardia






15. Hernia repair.






16. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






17. Associated w/stress - experiences pain after meals - give antacids.






18. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






19. Given in labor can cause slow respirations and hyporeflexia in newborns.






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






21. Hematocrit levels - women; %






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






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






24. Disappears 3-4 months






25. RBC values men; million/mm3






26. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






27. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






28. Digital sensitivity to cold caused by vasculitis of blood vessels in upper & lower extremities.

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29. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






30. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






31. Normal Magnesium levels






32. ESR women under 50






33. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






34. Normal calcium levels.






35. Creatinine (CR) infant






36. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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37. WBC values - children






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






39. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






40. Disappears 3-4 months.






41. Episodes of intense facial pain.






42. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); evaluates liver and bone function.






43. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






44. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






45. Metabolic acidosis






46. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






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

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48. Respiratory acidosis






49. Respiratory alkalosis






50. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.