NCLEX PN 2020 Questions And Answers 2022

What is adenosine used for? - AnswerAntiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia. What is dopamine used for? - AnswerA vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension. What is metoprolol used for? - AnswerMetoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate control in tachyarrhythmias. Torsades de pointes - Answer"Twisting of the points" usually do to a prolonged QT interval which is the result of electrolyte imbalances especially hypomagnesemia. Gastric lavage - Answer- 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 - AnswerDone to detect the patency of ulnar artery. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) - Answer- 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 - AnswerOne AED pad on chest and one on back. Why is suprapubic pressure applied during pregnancy? - AnswerIt helps dislodge an impacted anterior shoulder from under the client's pubic bone in the event of shoulder dystocia. Leopold maneuvers - AnswerA systematic approach to palpating the pregnant abdomen to identify fetal presentation. McRoberts maneuver - AnswerConsists 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? - AnswerIt does not turn pink and remains pale. What food allergies increase the risk for latex allergies? - AnswerAvocado, Banana and tomato. GTPAL - AnswerGravida, Term, Preterm, Abortion, Living. Gravida (GTPAL) - AnswerThe number of times a woman has been pregnant regardless of outcome. Term (GTPAL) - AnswerThe number of pregnancies delivered at 37 w 0 d gestation & beyond.