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NCLEX General

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1. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






2. Gown - mask - gloves






3. 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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4. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






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






6. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






7. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






8. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






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






10. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






11. 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






12. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






13. Hormone Replacement Therapy






14. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






15. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






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






17. 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






18. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.






19. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






20. Monitor K+






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. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






23. To move AWAY from midline






24. 1cc






25. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






26. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






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






28. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






29. Aspirin






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






31. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. Calcium Gluconate






35. Has regular insulin in it already






36. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery

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






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






39. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






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






41. Dermatologic






42. Right






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

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44. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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45. Look at all options as true/false

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46. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






47. Decision maker b. Can do complex procedures c. Can give medications via all routes that nurses can give meds d. Is best person for teaching e. Coordinates care f. Performs admission assessments






48. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






49. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






50. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1: