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NCLEX General

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






2. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






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






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






5. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






6. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






7. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis






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






9. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






10. Motor dysphasia

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11. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






12. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






13. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






14. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present






15. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






16. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






17. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






18. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






19. Constrict blood vessels






20. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






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






22. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






23. Parinaud's syndrome.






24. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.

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25. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






26. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






27. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






28. Hormone Replacement Therapy






29. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






30. Meds used to treat constipation






31. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






32. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.






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






34. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






35. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






36. Stiff joints






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






38. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






39. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






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






41. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






42. Painful - tissue engorgement






43. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






44. 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






45. Inflammation and pain






46. Narcotic






47. 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






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






49. Calcium Gluconate






50. 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