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NCLEX General

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






2. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






3. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






4. 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






5. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






6. Act on local tissue






7. O2 sat is less than 93






8. Look at all options as true/false

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9. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






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






11. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






12. Gloves - mask - gown






13. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






14. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






15. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering






16. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






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






18. Motor dysphasia

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19. 12 in.






20. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






21. Parinaud's syndrome.






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






23. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






24. Aspirin






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






26. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






27. 1cc






28. Down and back






29. Human papilloma virus






30. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






31. 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






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






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






34. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






35. Monitor K+






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






37. 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






38. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






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






40. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. 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






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






49. 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)






50. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.