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NCLEX General

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






2. 135 - 145 mEq/l






3. 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.






4. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






5. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin






6. 1000 g






7. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






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






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






10. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






12. 1 tsp






13. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






14. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






15. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co






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






17. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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18. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






19. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






20. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






21. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






22. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






23. 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






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






25. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






26. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






27. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






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






29. 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






30. Infection






31. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






32. Increases heart rate






33. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






34. 1cc






35. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression






36. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






37. Vitamin k






38. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






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






40. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






41. Motor dysphasia

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






43. Has regular insulin in it already






44. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






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






46. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






47. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






48. Dermatologic






49. 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.






50. 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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