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1. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






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






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






4. 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






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






6. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






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






8. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






9. 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






10. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






11. O2 sat is less than 93






12. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






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






14. 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






15. Aspirin






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






17. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






18. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.






19. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






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






21. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






22. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






23. Retards bacteria growth






24. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






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






26. 22 - 29 mEq/l






27. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing






28. 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






29. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






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






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






33. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






34. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






35. Narcotic






36. Increases heart rate






37. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






38. 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






39. 6 oz.






40. Only insulin that can be given IV






41. 1 tsp






42. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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






44. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






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






46. 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






47. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.






48. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






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






50. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.







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