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NCLEX General

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1. Infection






2. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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3. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin






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






5. Human papilloma virus






6. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






7. 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






8. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






10. Gown - mask - gloves






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






12. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






13. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






14. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






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






16. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






17. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






18. 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.






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






20. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap






21. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






22. 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






23. 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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24. 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






25. Constrict blood vessels






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






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






33. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






34. Loss of defective memory






35. Look at all options as true/false

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36. 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






37. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






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






39. Slows down mental/physical processes






40. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






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






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






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






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






45. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






46. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






47. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






48. Monitor K+






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






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