NCLEX PN 2020 EXAM(Latest update) Questions& Answers

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What is adenosine used for? (ANS- Antiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia. What is dopamine used for? (ANS- A vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension. What is metop... rolol used for? (ANS- Metoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate control in tachyarrhythmias. Torsades de pointes (ANS- "Twisting of the points" usually do to a prolonged QT interval which is the result of electrolyte imbalances especially hypomagnesemia. Gastric lavage (ANS- - Intubation and suction supplies should always be available at the bedside during GL in case the client develops aspiration or respiratory distress - Performed through large bore (36 to 42 french) - Client should be placed on side with HOB elevated. - Should be initiated within one hour of overdose. Allens test (ANS- Done to detect the patency of ulnar artery. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) (ANS- - 3O compressions to two rescue breathes. - Hand placement is in the center of chest on lower half of the sternum. - Compression rate of 100 to 120/min AED placement for ≤ 8 years old (ANS- One AED pad on chest and one on back. Why is suprapubic pressure applied during pregnancy? (ANS- It helps dislodge an impacted anterior shoulder from under the client's pubic bone in the event of shoulder dystocia. Leopold maneuvers (ANS- A systematic approach to palpating the pregnant abdomen to identify fetal presentation. McRoberts maneuver (ANS- Consists of sharply flexing the thigh onto the maternal abdomen to straighten the sacrum. It is used for shoulder dystocia. How does the palm of your hand appear during negative Allens test? (ANS- It does not turn pink and remains pale. What food allergies increase the risk for latex allergies? (ANS- Avocado, Banana and tomato. GTPAL (ANS- Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortion, Living. Gravida (GTPAL) (ANS- The number of times a woman has been pregnant regardless of outcome. Term (GTPAL) (ANS- The number of pregnancies delivered at 37 w 0 d gestation & beyond. Preterm (GTPAL) (ANS- The number of pregnancies delivered from 20 w 0 d gestation through 36 w 6 d gestation. Abortion (GTPAL) (ANS- The number of pregnancies ending before 20 w 0 d gestation; these may be spontaneous (miscarriage) or induced abortions. [Show More]

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