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NCLEX General

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1. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






2. 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






3. Bile in urine






4. 1cc






5. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






6. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






7. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






8. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






9. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






10. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






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






12. Acetone in urine






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






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






16. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap






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






18. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






19. 6 oz.






20. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






21. 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.






22. Increases heart rate






23. Motor dysphasia

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24. Common for debriding






25. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






26. 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.






27. Down and back






28. 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






29. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






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






31. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






32. Receptive dysphasia






33. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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34. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






35. 1 kg






36. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short






37. Meds used to treat constipation






38. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






39. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






40. Straight back






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






42. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






43. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






44. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure






45. Calcium Gluconate






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






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






48. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






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






50. 3 tsp