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NCLEX General

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1. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






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






3. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






4. Promotes circulation






5. 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.






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






7. 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






8. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






9. 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






10. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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11. Slows down mental/physical processes






12. Generalized infection throughout body






13. Vitamin k






14. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






15. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.






16. Parinaud's syndrome.






17. 1000 g






18. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry






19. 135 - 145 mEq/l






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






21. Prevent circulation






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






23. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






24. 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






25. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






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






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






28. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






29. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






30. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






32. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






33. Constrict blood vessels






34. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






35. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






36. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






37. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






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






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






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






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. 1 g






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






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






45. Postexposure protocol






46. Hormone Replacement Therapy






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






48. O2 sat is less than 93






49. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






50. Retards bacteria growth