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NCLEX General

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1. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






2. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






3. 1000 ml






4. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






5. Hormone Replacement Therapy






6. 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.






7. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






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






9. Up and back






10. 0.45 kg






11. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






12. Bile in urine






13. Atb






14. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






15. Pain relievers r/t opium






16. 1cc






17. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






18. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






19. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression






20. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






21. Only insulin that can be given IV






22. 16 oz






23. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.






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






25. Increases heart rate






26. 22 - 29 mEq/l






27. Motor dysphasia

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






29. 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:






30. Decreases RR






31. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






32. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






33. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






34. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






35. 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






36. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






37. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






38. 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






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






40. 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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41. 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






42. Has regular insulin in it already






43. Infection






44. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






45. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






46. Reverses effects of other narcotics






47. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






48. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






49. Down and back






50. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml