Mark Klimek NCLEX Prep 2025
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
As the pH goes, - ✔✔so goes my patient, EXCEPT for potassium
(Mac) Kussmaul's is only seen in... - ✔✔Metabolic Acidosis
In respiratory, if the patient is OVERventilating, - ✔✔Respiratory Alkalosis
In respiratory, if the patient is UNDERventilating, - ✔✔Respiratory
Acidosis
The only cause for metabolic alkalosis is... - ✔✔prolonged vomiting or
suctioning
A HIGH pressure alarm is due to... - ✔✔obstructions (kinks in tubing,
mucus secretions)
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,A LOW pressure alarm is due to... - ✔✔disconnections (disconnected main
tubing or O2 sensor tubing)
BEFORE choosing to suction a patient, you should... - ✔✔Change their
position (turn, cough, deep breathe)
What are the stages of grief? - ✔✔DABDA (Denial, Anger, Bargaining,
Depression, Acceptance)
The number one problem in abusive situations is _______. How do you
treat it? - ✔✔Denial
Treat by CONFRONTING IT!
The number two problem in abusers is... - ✔✔Dependency/Codependency
If what a codependent person is being asked to do is harmful/dangerous,
this is called _________. How do you treat it? - ✔✔Manipulation
Treat by setting limits + enforcing it. SAY NO!
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? - ✔✔Psychosis-induced by
vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency
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, Amnesia with confabulation (pt making up stories + believes it)
It is IRREVERSIBLE
How do you prevent Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? - ✔✔Take vitamin B1
What is Disulfiram (Antabuse)? How long does it take to be effective? -
✔✔Aversion therapy for alcoholism
2 weeks to be effective
What does Naltrexone (Revia) do? - ✔✔Reduces alcohol cravings
What should you teach patients to avoid when taking Disulfiram? -
✔✔Mouthwash, aftershaves, perfume/cologne, insect repellent, any OTC
that ends in "elixir", alcohol-based hand sanitizer, uncooked icings (no
bake), red wine vinaigrette
What are the 5 uppers? - ✔✔Caffeine
Cocaine
PCP/LSD
Methamphetamines
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As the pH goes, - ✔✔so goes my patient, EXCEPT for potassium
(Mac) Kussmaul's is only seen in... - ✔✔Metabolic Acidosis
In respiratory, if the patient is OVERventilating, - ✔✔Respiratory Alkalosis
In respiratory, if the patient is UNDERventilating, - ✔✔Respiratory
Acidosis
The only cause for metabolic alkalosis is... - ✔✔prolonged vomiting or
suctioning
A HIGH pressure alarm is due to... - ✔✔obstructions (kinks in tubing,
mucus secretions)
1
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,A LOW pressure alarm is due to... - ✔✔disconnections (disconnected main
tubing or O2 sensor tubing)
BEFORE choosing to suction a patient, you should... - ✔✔Change their
position (turn, cough, deep breathe)
What are the stages of grief? - ✔✔DABDA (Denial, Anger, Bargaining,
Depression, Acceptance)
The number one problem in abusive situations is _______. How do you
treat it? - ✔✔Denial
Treat by CONFRONTING IT!
The number two problem in abusers is... - ✔✔Dependency/Codependency
If what a codependent person is being asked to do is harmful/dangerous,
this is called _________. How do you treat it? - ✔✔Manipulation
Treat by setting limits + enforcing it. SAY NO!
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? - ✔✔Psychosis-induced by
vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency
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, Amnesia with confabulation (pt making up stories + believes it)
It is IRREVERSIBLE
How do you prevent Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? - ✔✔Take vitamin B1
What is Disulfiram (Antabuse)? How long does it take to be effective? -
✔✔Aversion therapy for alcoholism
2 weeks to be effective
What does Naltrexone (Revia) do? - ✔✔Reduces alcohol cravings
What should you teach patients to avoid when taking Disulfiram? -
✔✔Mouthwash, aftershaves, perfume/cologne, insect repellent, any OTC
that ends in "elixir", alcohol-based hand sanitizer, uncooked icings (no
bake), red wine vinaigrette
What are the 5 uppers? - ✔✔Caffeine
Cocaine
PCP/LSD
Methamphetamines
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