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1. Calcium Gluconate






2. Promotes circulation






3. Receptive dysphasia






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






5. May occur when changing bags - opening line






6. Monitor K+






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






8. Given in small amounts bc is retained






9. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






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






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






12. Has regular insulin in it already






13. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






14. 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






15. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






16. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






17. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






18. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






19. Dermatologic






20. 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






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






22. 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.






23. Loss of defective memory






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






25. Right






26. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






27. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






28. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






29. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






30. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






31. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






32. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






33. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






34. Human papilloma virus






35. 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.






36. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






37. 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.






38. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






39. 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






40. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






41. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






42. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






43. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






44. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






45. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






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






47. Gloves - mask - gown






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






49. 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






50. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing







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