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NCLEX General

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1. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






2. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






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






4. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






5. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.






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






7. Motor dysphasia

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8. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d






9. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






10. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






11. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






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






13. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






14. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






15. 135 - 145 mEq/l






16. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






17. Inflammation and pain






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






19. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






20. Generalized infection throughout body






21. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






23. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






24. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






25. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






26. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






27. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






28. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






29. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






30. Retards bacteria growth






31. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






32. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






33. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin






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






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






36. Aspirin






37. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






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






39. Decreases RR






40. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






41. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






42. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering






43. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.






44. Hormone Replacement Therapy






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






46. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






47. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






48. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






49. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






50. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time