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1. Straight back






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






3. Inflammation and pain






4. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






5. Dermatologic






6. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






7. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






8. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






9. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






10. Meds used to treat constipation






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






12. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






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






14. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






15. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






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. 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.






18. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






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






20. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






21. 1000 ml






22. 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






23. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






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






25. Promotes circulation






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






27. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






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






29. 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






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






31. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






32. To slow formation of scar tissue






33. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






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






35. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.






36. Prevent circulation






37. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






38. 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






39. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






40. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






41. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






42. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






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






44. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






45. 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






46. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






47. Has regular insulin in it already






48. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






49. Stiff joints






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

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