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NCLEX General

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1. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






2. 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






3. Aspirin






4. Human papilloma virus






5. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






6. 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






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






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






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






10. 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






11. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3






12. 1cc






13. 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






14. Increases heart rate






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






16. 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






17. Hormone Replacement Therapy






18. 1 g






19. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






20. 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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21. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






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






23. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






24. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






25. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






26. Left






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






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






29. Decreases RR






30. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






31. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






32. 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






33. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






34. Protamine sulfate






35. 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






36. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






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






38. 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






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






40. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






41. 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






42. Postexposure protocol






43. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






44. 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






45. Has regular insulin in it already






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






47. 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






48. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






49. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






50. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu