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






2. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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3. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering






4. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






5. 85 - 115 mEq/l






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






7. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






8. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






9. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






10. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






11. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






12. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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






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






15. 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






16. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






17. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






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






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






20. 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






21. Gloves - mask - gown






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. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






24. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






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






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






27. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






28. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






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






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






31. Motor dysphasia

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32. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






33. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






34. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






35. Hormone Replacement Therapy






36. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






37. Atb






38. 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.






39. Infection






40. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






41. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






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






43. 0.45 kg






44. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






45. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






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






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






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






49. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






50. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses







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