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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. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






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






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






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






5. Respiratory failure and flaccidity due to paralysis of muscles.






6. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






7. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






8. High LDL levels






9. Delusions of persecution






10. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






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






12. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






13. PaCO2 levels






14. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






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






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






17. WBC values - children






18. Treates Hyperkalemia






19. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






20. Optimal LDL levels






21. Normal Magnesium levels






22. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






23. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






24. Prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.

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25. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






26. Risk for laryngospasm; tracheostomy set needed by patient.






27. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






28. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






29. Creatinine (CR) infant






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






31. Episodes of intense facial pain.






32. Maintains balance.






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






34. RBC values women; million/mm3






35. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






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






37. RBC values men; million/mm3






38. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






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






40. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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






42. Tetany - seizures - confusion - irritability; calcium gluconate & airway maintainence.






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

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44. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






45. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






46. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






47. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






48. Contact precautions required.






49. Creatinine (CR) men






50. Treats IBS