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NCLEX General

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1. 6 oz.






2. 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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3. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






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






5. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






6. 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.






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






8. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






9. 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






10. 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.






11. 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






12. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






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






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






15. Pain relievers r/t opium






16. Right






17. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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18. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






19. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






20. Aspirin






21. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






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






23. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






24. Reverses effects of other narcotics






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






26. 60 gtt






27. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






28. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






29. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






30. To move AWAY from midline






31. Act on local tissue






32. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






33. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






34. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






35. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






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






37. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






38. 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






39. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






40. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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






42. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






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






44. Dermatologic






45. 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






46. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






48. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






49. 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






50. Protamine sulfate