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NCLEX General

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1. 1000 g






2. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






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






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






5. 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.






6. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






7. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






8. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






9. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues






10. Pain relievers r/t opium






11. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






12. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






13. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host






14. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






15. Narcotic






16. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






17. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






18. Infection






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






20. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






21. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






22. Inflammation and pain






23. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






24. 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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25. 0.45 kg






26. 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.






27. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis






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






29. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






30. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






31. Motor dysphasia

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32. 12 in.






33. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body






34. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






35. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi






36. Left






37. Resp. depression






38. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






39. 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






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






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






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






43. O2 sat is less than 93






44. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






45. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






46. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






47. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






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






50. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry