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NCLEX General

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1. Painful - tissue engorgement






2. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






3. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






4. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






5. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.






6. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






7. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






8. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






9. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






10. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






11. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






12. Protamine sulfate






13. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






14. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






15. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






16. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






17. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






18. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






19. Left






20. Has regular insulin in it already






21. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






22. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






23. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






24. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard






25. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






26. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






27. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






28. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






29. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






30. 6 oz.






31. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss






32. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






33. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






34. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






35. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap






36. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






37. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






38. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






39. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






40. Total suppression of urine






41. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






42. Gloves - mask - gown






43. Parinaud's syndrome.






44. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






45. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.






46. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






47. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






48. May occur when changing bags - opening line






49. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






50. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.