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






2. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






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






4. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






5. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






6. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






7. 0.45 kg






8. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.






9. 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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10. Receptive dysphasia






11. 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.






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

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13. Narcotic






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






15. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






16. 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






17. To slow formation of scar tissue






18. 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.






19. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






20. Aspirin






21. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






22. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






23. 22 - 29 mEq/l






24. Calcium Gluconate






25. Up and back






26. Suffocation






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






28. Painful - tissue engorgement






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






30. Increases heart rate






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






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






33. Straight back






34. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






35. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






36. 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






37. Given in small amounts bc is retained






38. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






39. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






40. —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






41. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






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






43. 60 gtt






44. Retards bacteria growth






45. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV






46. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






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






48. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






49. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






50. Decreases RR







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