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1. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






2. Prevent circulation






3. 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






4. Human papilloma virus






5. Meds used to treat constipation






6. 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.






7. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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






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






10. Decreases RR






11. 1000 g






12. 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






13. 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






14. 6 oz.






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






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






17. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






18. Painful - tissue engorgement






19. 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.






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






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






22. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing






23. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






24. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






25. 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.






26. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






27. Down and back






28. 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.






29. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






30. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






31. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






32. Gown - mask - gloves






33. Generalized infection throughout body






34. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






35. 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






36. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






37. Given in small amounts bc is retained






38. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






39. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






40. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






41. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






42. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.






43. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






44. Common for debriding






45. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return







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