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NCLEX General

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1. Calcium Gluconate






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






3. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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4. Aspirin






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






6. May occur when changing bags - opening line






7. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






8. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






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






10. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






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






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






13. 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 -






14. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P






15. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






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






17. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






18. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






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






20. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






21. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






22. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






23. Common for debriding






24. 1/8 tsp






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






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






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






28. 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






29. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






30. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






31. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






32. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






33. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






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






35. 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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36. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






37. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






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






39. 1 g






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






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






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






43. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






45. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






46. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.






47. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.

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48. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






49. Promotes circulation






50. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss