UWORLD NCLEX EXAM REVIEW WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024

UWORLD NCLEX EXAM REVIEW WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 pericarditis Hallmark Sign? - answerinflammation of the pericardium, from an infection, Hallmark sign is *friction rub* Sit up and lean forward for pain. No coughing or laying down. Cardiac Tamponade What are the 3 signs? - answer- Acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity. - Life threatening as it depletes cardiac output Becks triad: 1. Hypotension 2. Muffled heart sounds 3. Neck vein distension Signs of a DVT - answerUnilateral edema Calf pain warmth/fever in area redness/erythema Lifestyle risk factors DVT Virchow Triad - answerNo smoking, alcohol, or caffeine Elevate legs to promote venous return Exercise Stay Hydrated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm What is it? What should nurses monitor? Treatment? - answerWhen the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. Check the clients pulses Usually fixed via a stent inserted via groin. Dash Diet - answerLess sodium, sugar and cholesterol Example, salt, soda, and red meat. Diet to limit hypertension Supraventricular tachycardia Treatment? - answer#1 is vagul Cardiovert Adenosine Amiodarone ventricular tachycardia - answerCardiovert Adenosine Amiodarone atrial fibrillation - answerCardiovert is less than 72 hrs Amiodarone Anti-coagulants - AFIB THROWS CLOTS!! Atrial Flutter - answerNo treatment Normal rhythm Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) - answerwide and bizare QRS Heart block Degree 1,2,3 - answer1) PR interval gets continuously longer, missed QRS. No treatment needed. 2) PR interval is consistent, then missed QRS Treatment needed. Atropine, Epinepinephrine, pacing 3) PR interval is irregular and random, then missed QRS. Treatment needed. PACING required. diabetes insipidus (DI) Treatment med? - answerLow ADH secreted by Pituitary Gland, so you dont hold water = fluid volume def