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1. 1 g






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






3. Left






4. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






5. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage

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6. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.






7. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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8. O2 sat is less than 93






9. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res






10. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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11. Receptive dysphasia






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






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






14. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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15. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






16. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






17. Common for debriding






18. Gloves - mask - gown






19. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






21. 2 pt






22. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






23. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






24. May occur when changing bags - opening line






25. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






26. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






27. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone






28. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






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






30. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






31. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






32. Generalized infection throughout body






33. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






34. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






35. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






36. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






37. Protamine sulfate






38. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






39. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






40. Has regular insulin in it already






41. Slows down mental/physical processes






42. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






43. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






44. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






45. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






46. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






47. Right






48. Up and back






49. Meds used to treat constipation






50. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose







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