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NCLEX General

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1. 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.






2. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2






3. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






4. 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.






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






6. Acetone in urine






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






8. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






9. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






10. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






11. 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






12. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






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






14. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'






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






16. 2 pt






17. 60 gtt






18. Painful - tissue engorgement






19. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






20. 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






21. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






22. Atb






23. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






24. 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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25. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






26. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






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






28. 85 - 115 mEq/l






29. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






30. 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






31. 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






32. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






33. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






34. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






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






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






38. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






39. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O






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






41. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






42. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






43. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext






44. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






45. Protamine sulfate






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






47. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






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






49. Loss of defective memory






50. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation