Blue book
(ALL) NCLEX Study Guide
(2000 TERMS)
**Overview and Content**
The "Blue Book" study guide typically encompasses
approximately 2000 meticulously curated terms, concepts,
and key points that are central to the NCLEX-RN exam. The
document is organized into succinct notes, mnemonics, rationales,
pharmacological principles, and “must-know” facts across all major nursing
content areas, including:
,ALL MAJOR NURSING CONTENT AREAS, INCLUDING:
- **Medical-Surgical Nursing**
- **Pharmacology**
- **Maternal-Newborn Nursing**
- **Pediatrics**
- **Psychiatric Nursing**
- **Fundamentals of Nursing**
- **Critical Care and Emergency Concepts**
- **NCLEX-style Prioritization and Delegation**
,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 accounts for ________ 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 ________% above the ideal
weight.
10
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal weight.
20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant?