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NCLEX General

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






2. 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.






3. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






5. Calcium Gluconate






6. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






7. 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






8. 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






9. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






10. 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.






11. 1000 ml






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






13. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






14. 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).






15. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






16. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






17. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






18. 2 pt






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






20. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






21. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






22. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






23. 6 oz.






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






25. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






26. Atb






27. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






28. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






29. 85 - 115 mEq/l






30. Meds used to treat constipation






31. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






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






33. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.

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34. Left






35. 1/8 tsp






36. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






37. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






38. 12 in.






39. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard






40. 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






41. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






42. Decreases RR






43. Stiff joints






44. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.






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






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






47. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






48. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.






49. 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.






50. 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