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NCLEX General

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






2. 1000 ml






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






4. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






6. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






7. 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.






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






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






10. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






11. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






12. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






13. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






14. 60 gtt






15. Total suppression of urine






16. Postexposure protocol






17. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






18. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






19. 6 oz.






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






21. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






22. Calcium Gluconate






23. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






24. Motor dysphasia

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25. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.

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






27. Protamine sulfate






28. 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






29. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin






30. 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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






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






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






38. To move AWAY from midline






39. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






40. Straight back






41. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






42. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






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






44. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






45. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






46. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






47. 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.






48. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






49. Has regular insulin in it already






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