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NCLEX General

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1. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






2. Stiff joints






3. Slows down mental/physical processes






4. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






5. Parinaud's syndrome.






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






7. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






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. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






10. Left






11. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






12. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






13. 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 -






14. To slow formation of scar tissue






15. Retards bacteria growth






16. Vitamin k






17. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






18. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






19. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr

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20. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






21. 135 - 145 mEq/l






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






23. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






24. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






26. 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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27. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm






28. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.






29. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






31. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






32. 12 in.






33. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






34. 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






35. Loss of defective memory






36. 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






37. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






38. 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






39. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






40. 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 ___.






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






42. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






43. —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






44. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






45. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






46. 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






47. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






48. To move AWAY from midline






49. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






50. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time