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






2. 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






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






4. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






5. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






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






7. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






9. Motor dysphasia

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10. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm






11. Human papilloma virus






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






13. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






14. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






15. 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






16. Generalized infection throughout body






17. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






18. Given in small amounts bc is retained






19. Promotes circulation






20. 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






21. 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.






22. Left






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






24. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






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






26. Painful - tissue engorgement






27. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






29. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






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






31. 16 oz.






32. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis






33. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






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






36. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






37. 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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38. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure






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






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






41. Prevent circulation






42. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






43. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






44. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






45. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry






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






48. 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.






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






50. 85 - 115 mEq/l







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