{"id":111779,"date":"2023-08-07T05:56:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T05:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=111779"},"modified":"2023-08-07T06:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T06:01:40","slug":"mark-klimek-nclex-review-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/07\/mark-klimek-nclex-review-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Klimek NCLEX Review Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Primary dietary prescription for calcium nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) ? PG. 85<br>Low calcium diet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For client with nephrolithiasis the diet should be <em>_<\/em> ash<br>Acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If kidney stone is calcium phosphate the diet must be low in <em>_<\/em> too<br>Phosphorus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary diet tx for uric acid nephrolithiasis is <em>_ ___<\/em><br>Low purine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Client with uric acid nephrolithiasis should have a diet low in <em>__<\/em><br>Methionine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is methionine?<br>Precursor of the amino acid cystine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 foods high in methionine?<br>Eggs, milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clients with cystine nephrolithiasis should have an <em>__<\/em> ash diet<br>Alkaline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inc. fluids over 3000 cc \/day is more effective in treating renal calculi than ANY dietary modification, T\/F?<br>True. Want to flush tract than worry about diet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the common name for Laryngotracheobronchitis &#8211; LTB<br>Croup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the typical temp elevation in croup?<br>Low grade, usually below 102, but can go up to 104.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are ATBs helpful for croup? For epiglottits?<br>For croup, no. Epiglottitis, yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is croup viral or bacterial?<br>Viral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With which condition is croup most often confused?<br>Epiglottitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can croup be managed at home? Can epiglottitis be managed at home?<br>Yes. No, epiglottitis is a 911 emergency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are sedatives used for kids with croup?<br>No, bc this would mask the signs of respiratory distress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What causes epiglottitis? A virus or bacteria?<br>H. influenza BACTERIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the best tx for croup?<br>Cool moist air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should never be done to a child with epiglottitis?<br>Never put anything in the child&#8217;s mouth, ie, a tongue blade can lead to obstruction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the typical signs and symptoms of croup?<br>Barking cough, inspiratory stridor, labored resp. pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What 3 signs tell you that the child has epiglottitis instead of croup?<br>Muffled voice, drooling, increased fever<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When is croup bad enough to be evaluated by a doc?<br>When retractions, and high pitched stridor are present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What lead level needs intervention?<br>50-60 micrograms\/ dl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With which class of drugs will a child with lead poisoning be treated?<br>Chelating agents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do chelating drugs do?<br>They increase the excretion of heavy metals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most freq. cause of lead poisoning is\u2026<br>Ingestion of lead-based paint chips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name 3 common chelating agents for lead poisoning<br>EDTA, desferal, BAL in oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S&amp;S of lead poisoning<br>Drowsiness, clumsiness, ataxia, seizures, coma, resp. arrest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sx of lead poisoning show up in the <em>__<\/em> system<br>Neuro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leukemia is cancer of the <em>_<\/em> forming tissues<br>Blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of cell that is most common and problematic in leukemia is <em>__<\/em><br>Immature WBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In leukemia the RBC count is \u2026<br>Low, bc the bone marrow is going &#8220;wild&#8221; producing all those immature WBC &#8211; no energy or nutrients to make platelets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In leukemia, the platelet count is \u2026<br>Low, bc the bone marrow is going &#8220;wild&#8221; producing all those immature WBC &#8211; no energy or nutrients to make platelets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bc the RBCs are low, the pt will exhibit <strong>_ and _<\/strong><br>Pallor and fatigue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bc of the immature WBCs, the pt is at risk for <em>_<\/em><br>Infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bc of low platelets, the pt is at risk for <strong><em>, <\/em><\/strong>, and <em>_<\/em><br>Bruising, ecchymosis, bleeding, petechiae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What causes lymph gland enlargement in leukemia?<br>All those small immature WBC clog the lymph system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you take a rectal temp on a child with leukemia?<br>No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you take an oral temp on a child with leukemia?<br>Yes, as long as they are over 4 years old, in remission, and have no sores in their mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should the child with active leukemia use straws, forks, cups?<br>NO straws, NO forks, YES cups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RN&#8217;s priority in tx a child with newly diagnosed leukemia is\u2026<br>Dec. risk of infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the leukemia child&#8217;s platelets and WBC&#8217;s are low, his activities should be \u2026<br>Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the platelet and WBCs are low the nurse should not insert a..<br>Suppository<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are IM injections and IV sticks permitted on a child with leukemia?<br>When labs are low IMs avoided and IVs limited; only done when absolutely necessary (to give chemo or measure blood counts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why are kids on chemo also on allopurinol<br>To prevent uric acid kidney stones (remember when chemo kills cancer cells, purines and uric acid build up and could cause kidney stones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do some kids with leukemia have joint pain?<br>The immature WBCs infiltrate the joint and cause inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is a child with leukemia at risk for neuro sx due to ICP<br>The immature WBCs infiltrate the brain and cause inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is alopecia?<br>Hair loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the platelet count is low what drug should the child not take?<br>Aspirin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the alopecia from chemo permanent?<br>No. It will grow back. (Alopecia of radiation therapy is permanent bc the follicle is destroyed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does ANC mean?<br>Absolute Neutrophil Count<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the ANC used for in leukemia?<br>If ANC &lt;500, then pt will be on protective isolation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is used more commonly to decide if the pt should be on isolation: WBC or ANC<br>ANC is more reliable and valid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the 1st 6 months of life an infants birthweight should <em>__<\/em><br>Double<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the first year of life an infants birthweight should <em>_<\/em><br>Triple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal food for infants is <em>_<\/em><br>Breast milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast milk contains substances that increase immunities T\/F?<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottle-fed infants dont bond well with their moms T\/F?<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1 nutrient that commercial formulas are typically low in is <em>_<\/em><br>Fe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast milk does not contain iron T\/F?<br>False. However, it does not contain enough iron- so they should be fed iron fortified cereal starting at 6 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At what age should the infant be fed cows\/goats milk?<br>Not before 12 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the major problem with feeding an infant skim milk?<br>They dont get enough calories and dont grow. Dehydration from excessive solute load and inability to concentrate urine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should the infant be introduced to textured solid foods?<br>4-6 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the first food that an infant should be introduced to?<br>Iron fortified rice cereal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When forced to eat, the preschool child will\u2026<br>Rebel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents of preschool children should be taught that as long as the child eats <em>_<\/em> good nutritious meal per day, they should not make eating food an issue<br>One<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refusal to eat is common in preschoolers T\/F?<br>True, but still offer a variety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youngsters develop food preferences by..<br>Observing significant ppl in their environ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>School-age kids grow at a slower rate than infants, toddlers, or adolescents T\/F?<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What dietary strategy is most appropriate for the industrious school-age child?<br>Wholesome snacks, bc they are often too busy too eat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Girls in adolescence need more calories than adolescent boys T\/F?<br>False, boys need more cals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adolescents should take vitamin supplements T\/F? PG. 90<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastitis and breast engorgement are more likely to occur in\u2026<br>Primipara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the organism that causes mastitis come from?<br>The INFANTS nose or mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which organism most commonly causes mastitis<br>Staph<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged intervals between breast-feeding (dec\/inc) the incidence of mastitis<br>Increase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cant too-tight bras lead to mastitis?<br>Yes, by preventing emptying of ducts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastitis usually occurs at least <em>_<\/em> days after delivery<br>10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When mastitis is present the breasts are <strong><em>, <\/em><\/strong><em>, and ___<\/em><br>Hard, swollen, warm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastitis is accompanied with a fever over <em>_<\/em><br>102<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If mastitis is caused by an organism , what causes breast engorgement<br>Temporary increase in vascular &amp; lymph supply to the breast in preparation for milk production<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If mastitis occurs 1+ weeks after delivery, when does breast engorgement occur?<br>2-5 days after delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does breast engorgement interfere with nursing?<br>Yes, the infant has a difficult time latching on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What class of drugs is used to treat mastitis?<br>ATBs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ATBs are used to treat breast engorgement (T\/F)?<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application of (warm H2O compresses\/ice packs) is the preferred tx for breast engorgement<br>Ice packs to dec swelling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mother with mastitis should stop breast feeding (T\/F)?<br>False. The mother must keep breast feeding. (Offer unaffected breast first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the mother has an open abscess on her breast, she must not breastfeed (T\/F)?<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For breast engorgement, the non-breastfeeding mother should be told to express milk (T\/F)<br>No, that would increase milk production and would make the problem worse (warm compresses or a warm shower to let milk &#8220;leak&#8221; is okay &#8211; Ice is best<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the best tx for breast engorgement?<br>Breast feeding &#8211; it will balance supply and demand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is mastoiditis?<br>Inflammation \/ infection of the mastoid process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the most common cause of mastoiditis?<br>Chronic otitis media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the 4 S&amp;S of mastoiditis?<br>Drainage from ear, high fever, HA, and ear pain, tenderness over mastoid process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What unusual post-op complication can result from mastoidectomy?<br>Facial nerve paralysis d\/t accidental damage during surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should you do to assess for facial nerve paralysis post-mastoidectomy?<br>Have the patient smile and wrinkle forehead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the medical tx of mastoiditis?<br>Systemic ATBs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the surgery for mastoiditis called?<br>Simple or radical mastoidectomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will a simple mastoidectomy worsen hearing?<br>No, a radical mastoidectomy may<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should the nurse change the post-mastoidectomy dressing?<br>No, reinforce it. Physician changes first post-op dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a common side effect of mastoidectomy?<br>Dizziness (vertigo)<a href=\"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/category\/nclex-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learnexams.com\/category\/nclex-exam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Primary dietary prescription for calcium nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) ? PG. 85Low calcium diet For client with nephrolithiasis the diet should be _ ashAcid If kidney stone is calcium phosphate the diet must be low in _ tooPhosphorus Primary diet tx for uric acid nephrolithiasis is _ ___Low purine Client with uric acid nephrolithiasis should have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-111779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111779"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111779\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}