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NCLEX General

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1. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






2. Down and back






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






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






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






9. 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.






10. Parinaud's syndrome.






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






12. Constrict blood vessels






13. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






14. Hormone Replacement Therapy






15. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






16. 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






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






18. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






19. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






20. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






21. 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






22. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis






28. 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






29. Infection






30. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






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






32. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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






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






36. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






37. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






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






39. Up and back






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






41. To slow formation of scar tissue






42. 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






43. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






44. To move AWAY from midline






45. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






46. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






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






48. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






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






50. 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