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NCLEX General

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






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






3. Acetone in urine






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






7. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






8. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






9. 1cc






10. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






11. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






12. 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






13. Promotes circulation






14. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






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






16. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






17. Inflammation and pain






18. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res






19. Given in small amounts bc is retained






20. Gloves - mask - gown






21. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2






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






23. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






24. Narcotic






25. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






26. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






27. 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






28. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).






29. To move AWAY from midline






30. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






31. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






32. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.






33. Right






34. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






36. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






38. Motor dysphasia

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39. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'






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






41. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






42. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






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






44. Reverses effects of other narcotics






45. 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.






46. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.






47. 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






48. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






49. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body






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