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NCLEX General

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2. 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






3. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






4. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






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






6. 2 pt






7. 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






8. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






9. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






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






11. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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






13. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






14. Increases heart rate






15. 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






16. 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






17. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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18. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






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






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






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






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






23. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






24. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






25. 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






26. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






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. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






29. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






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






31. Loss of defective memory






32. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






33. Constrict blood vessels






34. Slows down mental/physical processes






35. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






36. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






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






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






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






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






43. Only insulin that can be given IV






44. 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






45. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






46. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






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






48. 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.






49. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






50. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink