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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. No aspirin with kids b/c it is associated with Reye's Syndrome - and also no nsaids such as ibuprofen. Give Tylenol.






2. Diverticulitis (inflammation of the diverticulum in the colon) pain is around LL quadrant.






3. Handle any blood






4. CVA (cerebrovascular accident) is with dead brain tissue.






5. Weight






6. Low magnesium and high creatinine signal renal failure.






7. Trachea shifts to the opposite side






8. (incision behind hairline) --> elevate HOB 30-45 degrees






9. No live vaccines - no fresh fruits - no flowers should be used for neutropenic patients.






10. Huntington's Chorea: 50% genetic - autosomal dominant disorder S/S: chorea --> writhing - twisting - movements of face - limbs and body - gait deteriorates to no ambulation - no cure - just palliative care

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11. CONTACT PRECAUTION MRS.WEEM - multidrug resistant organism R - respiratory infection S - skin infections W - wound infxn E - enteric infxn - clostridium difficile E - eye infxn - conjunctivitis






12. 2.2






13. Rose spots on abdomen






14. For cord compression - place the mother in the TRENDELENBERG position because this removes pressure of the presenting part off the cord. (If her head is down - the baby is no longer being pulled out of hte body by gravity) If the cord is prolapsed -






15. Staph infection that is resistant to Vancomycin treatement! Worse than MRSA






16. Toes curl= GREAT Toes fan = BAD






17. Never release traction unless you have an order from an MD to do so






18. Hypospadias: abnormality in which urethral meatus is located on the ventral (back) surface of the penis anywhere from the corona to the perineum (remember hypo - low (for lower side or under side) Epispadias: opening of the urethra on the dorsal (fro






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






20. Watch out for questions suggesting a child drinks more than 3-4 cups of milk each day. (Milks good - right) Too much milk reduces intake of other essential nutrients - especially iron. Watch for anemia with milk - aholics. And don't let that mother p






21. My - Measles Chicken - Chicken Pox/Varicella Hez - Herpez Zoster/Shingles TB






22. In a five -year old breathe once for every 5 compressions doing cpr.






23. On the other hand - peritoneal dialysis does not require that the patient's blood be pumped outside of his body. Instead - the blood is cleaned while still inside the body. The organs in the abdomen are surrounded by the peritoneum - which is a membr






24. Sepsis and anaphylaxis (along with the obvious hemorrhaging) reduce circulating volume by way of increased capillary permeability - which leads to reduced preload (volume in the left ventricle at the end of diastole). This is a toughie...think about






25. 4 C'S- Coughing - Choking - Cyanosis and continuous droolings






26. Descending muscle weakness






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






28. Bananas - potatoes - citrus fruits






29. Amniotic fluid is alkaline - and turns nitrazine paper blue. Urine and normal vaginal discharge are acidic - and turn it pink.






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






31. * Koplick's spots are red spots with blue center characteristic of PRODROMAL stage of Measles. Usually in mouth.

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32. If you can remove the white patches from the mouth of a baby it is just formula. If you can't - its candidiasis.






33. Pneumovax 23 gets administered post splenectomy to prevent pneumococcal sepsis.






34. Meningeal irritation S/s nuchal rigidity - positive Brudzinski + Kernig signs and PHOTOPHOBIA too!






35. Murphy's sign - pain with palpation of gall bladder area seen with cholecystitis

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36. *Meniere's Disease - Admin diuretics to decrease endolymph in the cochlea - restrict Na - lay onaffected ear when in bed. Triad: 1)Vertigo 2)Tinnitus 3)N/V

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37. MURDER - muscle weakness - urine (oliguria/anuria) - respiratory depression - decreased cardiac contractility - ECG changes - reflexes






38. Ascending muscle paralysis.. dont confuse with MG






39. Allergic to eggs (Tristan D. ) !






40. TIA (transient ischemic attack) mini stroke with no dead brain tissue






41. Autonomic dysreflexia: potentially life threatening emergency - elevate head of bed to 90 degree - loosen constrictive clothing - assess for bladder distention and bowel impaction (triger) - Administer antihypertensive meds (may cause stroke - MI - s






42. Guillain - Barre syndrome= ascending paralysis. Keep eye on respiratory system.






43. Pathological jaundice= occurs before 24hrs and last7 days. Physiological jaundice occurs after 24 hours.






44. Olive like mass






45. OHyper reflexes (upper motor neuron issue 'your reflexes are over the top') oAbsent reflexes (lower motor neuron issue)






46. EEG- no sleep the night before - meals not withheld - no stimulants for 24hr before - tranquilizer/stimulant meds held 24-48hr before - may be asked to hyperventilate 3-4min and watch a bright flashing light.






47. Bull's eye rash

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48. Positioning with pneumonia - lay on the affected side to splint and reduce pain. But if you are trying to reduce congestion the sick lung goes up. (Ever had a stuffy nose - and you lay with the stuff side up and it clears)






49. N/v - confusion - abdominal pain - extreme weakness - hypoglycemia - dehydration - decreased BP






50. Kids with RSV; no contact lenses or pregnant nurses in rooms where ribavirin is being administered by hoot - tent - etc.