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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. Thank you - I finally realize why a person shouldn't have cantaloupe before a occult stool test - because cantaloupe is high in vit c and vit c causes a false + for occult blood. Now I just need to figure out why they can't have fish.






2. For blood types: 'O' is the universal donor (remember 'o' in donor) 'AB' is the universal receipient






3. Portal hypotension + albuminemia= Ascites.






4. Caput succedaneum= diffuse edema of the fetal scalp that crosses the suture lines. Swelling reabsorbs within 1 to 3 days.






5. Pilling rolling tremors






6. Glucose Tolerance Test for preggies result of 140 or highter needs further evaluation.






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






8. Fatigue - muscle weakness - renal calculi - back and joint pain (increased calcium) - low Ca - high phosphorus diet






9. Painless - progressive englargement of spleen and lymph tissues - and Reedstenberg cells!






10. The first sign of ARDS is increased respirations. Later comes dyspnea - retractions - air hunger - cyanosis.






11. Low or semi - Fowler's - support head - neck and shoulders.






12. Position prone (on abdomen) so that sac does not rupture






13. 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.






14. Rebound tenderness






15. Unusual positional tip - Low - fowlers recommended during meals to prevent dumping syndrome. Limit fluids while eating.






16. 1 gram = 1000 mg






17. 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)






18. Just know the MMR and Varicella immunizations come later (15 months).






19. Developmental 2-3 months: turns head side to side 4-5 months: grasps - switch & roll 6-7 months: sit at 6 and waves bye - bye 8-9 months: stands straight at eight 10-11 months: belly to butt (phrase has 10 letters) 12-13 months: twelve and up - drink






20. Handle any blood






21. CHRONIC pain






22. 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






23. Fetal alcohol syndrome - upturned nose - flat nasal bridge - thin upper lip - SGA






24. Area of detachment should be in the dependent position -- dependent meaning supported by something






25. (skin traction) --> elevate foot of bed for counter - traction

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26. Greek heritage - they put an amulet or any other use of protective charms around their baby's neck to avoid 'evil eye' or envy of others






27. Confirms multiple myeloma






28. After removal of the pituitary gland you must watch for hypocortisolism and temporary diabetes insipidus.






29. Skin to skin contact on mom with a blanket






30. Disseminated Herpes Zoster is AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS - as to Localized Herpes Zoster is CONTACT PRECAUTIONS. A nurse with a localized herpes zoster CAN care for patients as long as the patients are Not immunosuppressed and the lesions must be covered!






31. Cephalhematoma (caput succinidanium) resolves on its own in a few days. This is the type of edema that crosses the suture lines.






32. Non dairy sources of calcium include RHUBARB - SARDINES - COLLARD GREENS






33. Greenstick fractures - usually seen in kids bone breaks on one side and bends on the other






34. What could cause bronchopulmonary dysplasia Dysplasia means abnormality or alteration. Mechanical ventilation can cause it. Premature newborns with immature lungs are ventilated and over time it damages the lungs. Other causes could be infection - pn






35. Let's say every answer in front of you is an abnormal value. If potassium is there you can bet it is a problem they want you to identify - because values outside of normal can be life threatening. Normal potassium is 3.5-5.0. Even a bun of 50 doesn't






36. The first sign of pyloric stenosis in a baby is mild vomiting that progresses to projectile vomiting. Later you may be able to palpate a mass - the baby will seem hungry often - and may spit up after feedings.






37. Salty skin






38. Incrased temp - rapid/weak pulse - increase respiration - hypotension - anxiety - urine specific gravity >1.030






39. Liver - brain - lung - bone - and lymph






40. No meat and milk together






41. (incision at nape of neck)--> position pt flat and lateral on either side.






42. Hypersecretion of epi/norepi - persistent HTN - increased HR - hyperglycemia - diaphoresis - tremor - pounding HA; avoid stress - frequent bating and rest breaks - avoid cold and stimulating foods - surgery to remove tumor






43. HYPERtension TACHYpnea and TACHYcardia






44. An NG tube can be irrigated with cola - and should be taught to family when a client is going home with an NG tube.






45. 3 D'S -- Drooling - Dysphonia - Dysphagia






46. 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.






47. 1 t (teaspoon)= 5 ml






48. Injuries are extensive and chances of survival are unlikely. Seperate but dont abandoned - comfort measures if possible. Ex: Unresponsive - spinal cord injuries - woulds with anatomical organs - 2nd/3rd degree burn with 60% of body surface area - se






49. Small frequent is better than large






50. 4 year old kids cannot interpret TIME. Need to explain time in relationship to a known COMMON EVENT (eg: 'Mom will be back after supper').