COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | LATEST UPDATE 2025
thyroid storm symptoms - ANSWER-tachycardia, hyperthermia, chest pain, sweating, weakness,
heart failure, anxiety, shortness of breath, disorientation
What is a sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome related to body temperature? - ANSWER-Very
high fever (102-104 F)
What cardiovascular sign can indicate neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Irregular
pulse and tachycardia
What respiratory sign is associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Tachypnea
What muscular symptom is a sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Muscle
rigidity
What mental status change can occur in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Altered
mental status
What autonomic nervous system dysfunction can occur in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? -
ANSWER-Hypo/hypertension
What is a common symptom of excessive sweating in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? -
ANSWER-Profuse perspiration (excessive sweating)
What organ failures can occur due to neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Liver or
kidney failure
,What electrolyte imbalance is associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-
Abnormally high potassium (hyperkalemia)
What condition involving muscle tissue destruction can occur in neuroleptic malignant
syndrome? - ANSWER-Major destruction of skeletal muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis)
What vascular complication can arise in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Blood
clots in veins and arteries
Signs of Reyes Syndrome - ANSWER-confusion, swelling of the brain, liver damage,
hypoglycemia, elevated ammonia
Signs of encephalitis - ANSWER-Severe headache, stiff neck, lethargy, vomiting, seizures, fever
Order of providing trach care - ANSWER-Remove inner canula
remove soiled dressing
clean stoma
replace trach ties
What do you restrict when taking MAOI's? - ANSWER-Tyramine
Signs of Lithium Toxicity - ANSWER-severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness,
muscle weakness, heart palpitation, coarse hand tremors, unsteady gait
What happens to urine specific gravity with dehydration? - ANSWER-Elevates urine specific
gravity
, anerexia nervosa - ANSWER-an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss due to self-
starvation
What is Naegel's rule and what is it used for? - ANSWER-way of estimating estimate due date
- add 7 days and then subtract 3 months of LMP
- or add 280 days to the first day of LMP
What is the Romberg test? - ANSWER-Tests the client's equilibrium, client stands with feet
together and arms at sides eyes open and then closed. Client should be able to maintain the
position for 20 secs with minimal or no swaying
Where do you give an obese client an IM injection? - ANSWER-Ventrogluteal site
cystic fibrosis - ANSWER-A genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the
respiratory and digestive systems.
Signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis - ANSWER-- Coughing with large amounts of mucus
- Fatigue
- Frequent occurrences of pneumonia
- Abdominal pain and distention
- Coughing up blood
- Nausea
- Weight loss
How to prep a patient for a Paracentesis? - ANSWER-Ensure the patients bladder is completely
emptied
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | LATEST UPDATE 2025
thyroid storm symptoms - ANSWER-tachycardia, hyperthermia, chest pain, sweating, weakness,
heart failure, anxiety, shortness of breath, disorientation
What is a sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome related to body temperature? - ANSWER-Very
high fever (102-104 F)
What cardiovascular sign can indicate neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Irregular
pulse and tachycardia
What respiratory sign is associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Tachypnea
What muscular symptom is a sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Muscle
rigidity
What mental status change can occur in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Altered
mental status
What autonomic nervous system dysfunction can occur in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? -
ANSWER-Hypo/hypertension
What is a common symptom of excessive sweating in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? -
ANSWER-Profuse perspiration (excessive sweating)
What organ failures can occur due to neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Liver or
kidney failure
,What electrolyte imbalance is associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-
Abnormally high potassium (hyperkalemia)
What condition involving muscle tissue destruction can occur in neuroleptic malignant
syndrome? - ANSWER-Major destruction of skeletal muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis)
What vascular complication can arise in neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANSWER-Blood
clots in veins and arteries
Signs of Reyes Syndrome - ANSWER-confusion, swelling of the brain, liver damage,
hypoglycemia, elevated ammonia
Signs of encephalitis - ANSWER-Severe headache, stiff neck, lethargy, vomiting, seizures, fever
Order of providing trach care - ANSWER-Remove inner canula
remove soiled dressing
clean stoma
replace trach ties
What do you restrict when taking MAOI's? - ANSWER-Tyramine
Signs of Lithium Toxicity - ANSWER-severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness,
muscle weakness, heart palpitation, coarse hand tremors, unsteady gait
What happens to urine specific gravity with dehydration? - ANSWER-Elevates urine specific
gravity
, anerexia nervosa - ANSWER-an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss due to self-
starvation
What is Naegel's rule and what is it used for? - ANSWER-way of estimating estimate due date
- add 7 days and then subtract 3 months of LMP
- or add 280 days to the first day of LMP
What is the Romberg test? - ANSWER-Tests the client's equilibrium, client stands with feet
together and arms at sides eyes open and then closed. Client should be able to maintain the
position for 20 secs with minimal or no swaying
Where do you give an obese client an IM injection? - ANSWER-Ventrogluteal site
cystic fibrosis - ANSWER-A genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the
respiratory and digestive systems.
Signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis - ANSWER-- Coughing with large amounts of mucus
- Fatigue
- Frequent occurrences of pneumonia
- Abdominal pain and distention
- Coughing up blood
- Nausea
- Weight loss
How to prep a patient for a Paracentesis? - ANSWER-Ensure the patients bladder is completely
emptied
