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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. Excessive urine output - severe hydration - excessive thirst - anorexia - weakness; Treat w/ Pitressin.






2. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






4. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






5. RBC values children; million/mm3






6. Lasts for up to one year.






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






8. Borderline LDL levels






9. Muscle twitching - convulsions - diarrhea - headache apprehension - lethargy.






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

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11. Hematocrit levels - children; %






12. ___ ___ levels can be caused by chemotherapy or cancer.






13. R- sided HF; congestion of venous system resulting in peripheral edema.






14. ESR men






15. Optimal LDL levels






16. RBC values women; million/mm3






17. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






18. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






19. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






20. Platelet count in thousands






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






22. Metabolic alkalosis






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






24. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






25. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






27. Seconds/PT.






28. RBC values men; million/mm3






29. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






30. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






31. Facial swelling and proteinuria






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






33. Support group for parents who've lost a newborn or had a miscarriage.






34. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






35. Support group for infertility






36. Hematocrit levels - men; %






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






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






39. Can indicate peritonitis






40. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






41. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






42. PaCO2 levels






43. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






45. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






46. Contact precautions required.






47. Respiratory acidosis






48. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






49. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






50. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.