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NCLEX General

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1. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






2. Inflammation and pain






3. Bile in urine






4. 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






5. 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






6. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.






7. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






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






9. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






11. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






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






13. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






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






15. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






16. 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.






17. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






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






19. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.

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20. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






21. To move AWAY from midline






22. 1 kg






23. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:






24. Aspirin






25. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






26. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






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






28. 1/8 tsp






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






30. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






31. Down and back






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






33. —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






34. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






35. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






36. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






37. Prevent circulation






38. 6 oz.






39. Retards bacteria growth






40. 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.






41. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






42. 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.






43. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






44. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






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






46. 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






47. Parinaud's syndrome.






48. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






49. 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






50. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts