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NCLEX General

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1. 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






2. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






3. Parinaud's syndrome.






4. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






5. 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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6. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






7. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.






8. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






9. 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






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






11. Right






12. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






13. 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






14. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






15. 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






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






17. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






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






19. 1cc






20. 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.






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






22. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






23. 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






24. 6 oz.






25. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






26. 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






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






28. O2 sat is less than 93






29. Hormone Replacement Therapy






30. 2 pt






31. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone






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






33. Common for debriding






34. Increases heart rate






35. Promotes circulation






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






37. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






38. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






39. Only insulin that can be given IV






40. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






41. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






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






43. 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






44. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






45. 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.






46. Receptive dysphasia






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






48. To move AWAY from midline






49. 85 - 115 mEq/l






50. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.