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NCLEX General

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1. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






2. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






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






4. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery

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5. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






6. Suffocation






7. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






8. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






9. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






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






11. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






12. 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






13. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering






14. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






15. Inflammation and pain






16. Vitamin k






17. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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18. 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






19. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






20. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






21. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






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






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






24. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






25. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






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






27. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






28. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






29. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






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






31. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






32. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






33. 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.






34. 12 in.






35. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body






36. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






37. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






38. 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.






39. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






40. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure






41. Bile in urine






42. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






43. Parinaud's syndrome.






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






45. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






46. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






47. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






48. Prevent circulation






49. Loss of defective memory






50. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test