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NCLEX General

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1. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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2. Left






3. Able to kill bacteria






4. 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






5. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






6. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






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






8. Increases heart rate






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






10. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






11. Constrict blood vessels






12. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






13. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






14. 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






15. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P






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






17. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






18. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






19. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






20. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






21. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






22. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






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






24. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






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






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






27. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






28. 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.






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






30. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






31. 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






32. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






33. 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.






34. 6 oz.






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






36. Promotes circulation






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






38. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






39. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage

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40. Common for debriding






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






42. Prevent circulation






43. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






44. 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






45. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






46. 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






47. 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






48. —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






49. Postexposure protocol






50. 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.