Mark Klimek Blue book (ALL) NCLEX Study Guide (2000 Q&A-100% CORRECT) A+ UPDATED 2026/2027 (167pages)

Name the five/six essential nutrients- carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water The major source of energy for the body is - carbs carbs provide Kcalories per 1 gram - 4 Sucrose is a sugar found in and . - fruits, veggies Lactose is a sugar found in ? - milk What is glycogen? - It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver Is glycogen eaten in foods? - NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver. When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns and . - protein, fat The most concentrated source of energy for the body is . - fats Fats provide Kcalories per 1 gram. - 9 Fats carry vitamins- A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!) The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is . - protein (second best is Vit C) Proteins provide Kcalories per 1 gram. - 4 Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - False- they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions. Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - True (even bone) Water accountsfor to % of an adult's total weight? - 50 to 60% Name the four basic food groups - Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal Water acounts for to % of an infant's total weight? - 70 to 75% An individual is overweight if they are ?ove the ideal weight. - 10 An individual is obese if they weigh ?ove the ideal weight. - 20 Whatsolution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? - Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? - No, this is dangerous Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - No, it would cross contaminate Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - No, fold the diaper down. What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? - 100 to 105 What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? - Lower body temperature during fever. How should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is available? - Dropping water on inside surface of your forearm. With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant? - Eyes always When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from outer to inner canthus? - No, inner to outer Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, uncircumcised infant to cleanse the area? - No, not until foreskin retracts naturally and without resistance- then it should be retracted, cleansed and replaced. When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is . - 98.6 F How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? - 7 to 14 days The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is to provide privacy. (T/F) - False, the primary purpose of draping is to prevent chilling. You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infant's skin. (T/F) - False, it causes damage/bruising What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord? - 70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is toward soap and water) What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? - #7, facial nerve What is the #1 symptom of Bell's Palsy? - One sided (unilateral) facial paralysis Complete recovery from the paralysis of Bell's Palsy should occur in to months. - 4 to 6 In addition to the facial paralysis, the sense of is also affected. - taste Will the patient be able to close their eye on the affected side? - no Give three eye interventions for the client with Bell's Palsy. - Dark glasses, artificial tears, cover eye at night As the prostate enlarges it compresses the and causes urinary . - Urethra, rentention At what age does BPH occur? - men over 50 years of age What does BPH stand for? - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy IN BPH the man has(increased/decreased) frequency of urination - increased In BPH the force of the urinary stream is (increased/decreased). - decreased The man with BPH has a -stream of urine - forked The man with BPH has hesitancey. What does this mean? - Difficulty starting to void Will the man with BPH have enuresis, nocturia or hematuria? - Enuresis-No, Nocturia-Yes, and Hematuria-Maybe Enuresis- inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination What is the best way to screen men for BPH? - Digital rectal exam Should fluids be forced or restricted in BPH? - forced What does TURP stand for? - Transurethral resection of the prostate