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NCLEX General

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1. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co






2. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






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






4. 16 oz






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






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






7. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






8. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






9. 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.






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






11. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






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






13. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






14. Look at all options as true/false

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15. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






16. 135 - 145 mEq/l






17. 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






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






19. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






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






21. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






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






23. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






24. Monitor K+






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






26. 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






27. 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.






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






29. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3






30. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






31. Suffocation






32. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






34. 60 gtt






35. 1000 ml






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






37. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






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






40. 1 tsp






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






42. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery

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43. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






44. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






45. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






46. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






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






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






49. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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50. Antianginal med used in heart attacks