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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. COPD is chronic - pneumonia is acute. Emphysema and bronchitis are both COPD. in COPD patients the baroreceptors that detect the CO2 level are destroyed. Therefore - O2 level must be low because high O2 concentration blows the patient's stimulus for






2. Guthrie Test - Tests for PKU - baby should have eaten source of protein first






3. Mothers receive rhogam to protect next baby.






4. In emphysema the stimulus to breathe is low PO2 - not increased PCO2 like the rest of us - so don't slam them with oxygen. Encourage pursed - lip breathing which promotes CO2 elimination - encourage up to 3000mL/day fluids - high - fowlers and leanin






5. 1. COAL (cane walking): C - cane O - opposite A - affected L - leg






6. Glomerulonephritis: take vs q 4 hrs + daily weights






7. SIGNS of a Fractured hip: EXTERNAL ROTATION - SHORTENING - ADDUCTION






8. Common Signs and Symptoms 01. PTB - low - grade afternoon fever.






9. Depresses the CNS - hypotension - facial flushing - muscle ewakness - absent deep tendon reflexes - shallow respirations - emergency






10. Uremic fetor --> smell urine on the breath






11. One medication that cannot be administered by intraosseous infusion is isoproterenol - a beta agonist.

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12. Painless hematuria... CA=Cancer ! Duhh






13. Low magnesium and high creatinine signal renal failure.






14. DROPLET think of SPIDERMAN! S - sepsis S - scarlet fever S - streptococcal pharyngitis P - parvovirus B19 P - pneumonia P - pertussis I - influenza D - diptheria (pharyngeal) E - epiglottitis R - rubella M - mumps M - meningitis M - mycoplasma or men






15. Accelerated physical and mental function; sensitivity to heat - fine/soft hair






16. Four side - rails up can be considered a form of restraint. Even in LTC facility when a client is a fall risk - keep lower rails down - and one side of bed against the wall - lowest position - wheels locked.






17. Med administration is rarely a good choice






18. LLQ - diverticulitis - low residue - no seeds - nuts - peas






19. Nilosky's sign (seperation of epidermis caused by rubbibng of the skin)






20. CATS - convulsions - arrhythmias - tetany - spasms - stridor (decreased calcium) - high Ca - low phosphorus diet






21. Systemic Lupus Ethramoutus.... (Lupus)






22. Thrombocytopenia - Bleeding precautions! 1)Soft bristled toothbrush 2)No insertion of anything! (c/i suppositories - douche)






23. If a TB patient is unable/unwilling to comply with tx they may need supervision (direct observation). TB is a public health risk.






24. Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) pain is in RL quadrant with rebound tenderness.






25. The immediate intervention after a sucking stab wound is to dress the wound and tape it on three sides which allows air to escape. Do not use an occlusive dressing - which could convert the wound from open pneumo to closed one - and a tension pneumot






26. Dance's sign: RUQ mass (intussusception) with RLQ empty space (movement of cecum out of normal position).






27. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) is a condition in which there is a degeneration of motor neurons in both the upper & lower motor neuron systems.






28. McBurney's Point - pain in RLQ indicative of appendicitis -- RLQ - appendicitis - watch for peritonitis

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29. ** IVP requires bowel prep so they can visualize the bladder better






30. Rule of NINES for burns Head and Neck= 9% Each upper ext= 9% Each lower ext= 18% Front trunk= 18% Back trunk= 18% Genitalia= 1%






31. Swimming






32. BSA is considered the most accurate method for medication dosing with kids. (I though it was weight - but apparently not)






33. During sickle cell crisis there are two interventions to prioritize: fluids and pain relief.






34. ORhogam : given at 28 weeks - 72 hours post partum - IM. Only given to Rh NEGATIVE mother.






35. Slowed physical and mental function - sensitivity to cold - dry skin and hair






36. Just means a difficult or abnormal delivery or birth... example.. shoulder dystocia






37. Strawberry tongue






38. Bananas - potatoes - citrus fruits






39. No meat and milk together






40. HbA1c - test to assess how well blood sugars have been controlled over the past 90-120 days. 4-6 corresponds to a blood sugar of 70-110; 7 is ideal for a diabetic and corresponds to a blood sugar of 130.






41. Burning on urination






42. Orange tag in triage is non emergent Psych






43. Stranger anxiety is greatest 7 - 9 months - Separation anxiety peaks in toddlerhood






44. With R side cardiac cath=look for valve problems with L side in adults look for coronary complications






45. High potassium is expected with carbon dioxide narcosis (hydrogen floods the cell forcing potassium out). Carbon dioxide narcosis causes increased intracranial pressure.






46. Bossing Sign (prominent forehead)






47. Place a wheelchair parallel to the bed on the side of weakness






48. Myasthenia gravis= decrease in receptor sites for acetylcholine. Since smallest concentration of ACTH receptors are in cranial nerves - expect fatigue and weakness in eye - mastication - pharyngeal muscles.






49. For late decels - turn the mother to her left side - to allow more blood flow to the placenta.






50. Kernigs Sign (leg flex then leg pain on extension) Brudinzski sign (neck flex= lower leg flex)