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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
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1. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
Metabolic alkalosis
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
2. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie
Shock
Intradermal injections
Patient controlled analgesia
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
3. O2 sat is less than 93
urine
lanolin
administer 2L O2 when
Changes during aging
4. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).
polycythemia vera
Infiltration
wet to dry dressing
fluid congestion
5. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.
anus - cervix - penis - and vulva
retrovirus
sub - q injections
captopril
6. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.
RACE
Malpractice
before surgery the pt. should stop using
when on digoxin
7. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
deltoid muscle
Anuria
Metabolic acidosis
carbon dioxide levels
8. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
off
Amnesia
cleansing enema
gaze palsy
9. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing
burns Stage I
Hypovolemic shock
phlebitis r/t IV
apply heat or cold day after surgery?
10. 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
edema
Meningiomas Tumors (primary)
Broca's area lesion
Decision Tree Step 2?
11. 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
Licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
before surgery the pt. should stop using
bacteriostatic
Shock
12. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis
Circulatory overload
1000mg
2.2lbs.
burns Stage II
13. 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.
milliliter
Reed - Sternberg cell
general anesthesia
parasthesia
14. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues
bacteriacidal
Metabolic alkalosis
1 lb
metformin (Glucophage).
15. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light
estrogen and progestin
What are symptoms of Mennengitis?
Aldosterone
Prone
16. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat
phenelzine sulfate
suctioning
alsalva manuever
Nursing assistant
17. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.
Neurogenic / vasogenic - septic - anaphylactic shock (Obstructive)
6 rights of medication administration
Standard (Universal) Precautions
inflammation
18. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
thrombocytopenic purpura
What are signs of an Infant addicted to Herion?
Respiratory acidosis
catheter embolus
19. 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
Inderal
1 lb
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
most insulins
20. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Amnesia
narrow spectrum
Precentral gyrus lesion
21. Increases heart rate
What does Atropine Sulfate do?
Cardiogenic Shock
foley cath(male)
tamoxifen
22. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return
Trendelenburg
fluid congestion
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
ischemia
23. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm
Restraints
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
burns Stage III
Shock
24. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment
Sponge bath
Supine
drip rate
glucocorticoids
25. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
nitroglycerin
Hemophilia
carbon dioxide levels
Decision Tree Step 4?
26. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin
Blood Gas Values
edema
IM meds
Hypertonic
27. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
nthelminthic enema
1 ft
herpes
ototoxicity
28. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
burns Stage II
platelets
bilirubin
29. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts
Heat
lithium toxicity
phenazopyridine
phlebitis
30. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine
1 pt
urine
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
butorphanol tartrate
31. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -
butorphanol tartrate
phlebitis r/t IV
Choluria
tetracycline
32. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid
Broca's area lesion
transdermal meds
Sickle Cell Crisis
Medications for perioperative
33. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2
Hypovolemic shock
antidote for heparin
Respiratory alkalosis
1 teacup
34. Total suppression of urine
Sickle Cell Crisis
Anuria
antidote for heparin
Acetonuria
35. 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
suctioning
Shock
causes of hypoglycemia
Informed consent
36. Tom move TOWARDS the midline
rotate injection sites
Thalamus Lesion
Adduction
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
37. Stiff joints
leukemia
Decision Tree Step 2?
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Ankyloses
38. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
Narcan or Noloxene
Antidote for Mag Sulfate?
polydipsia
Decison Tree Step 5?
39. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis
1000mg
IM meds
Precentral gyrus lesion
lanolin
40. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
Nursing care during IV infusions
stool testing
What is the Decision Tree Step 1?
emphysema
41. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
pernicious anemia
sub - q injections
diverticular disease
captopril
42. Has regular insulin in it already
narrow spectrum
Nursing assistant
NPH
hypoxia
43. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life
Ego integrity Vs despair
opiate
Cooling blanket
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
44. Protamine sulfate
antidote for heparin
dry sterile dressing
platelets
NSAIDS
45. 6 oz.
bacteriacidal
hypoxia
lanolin
1 teacup
46. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
nephrotoxicity
checking NG tube placement
1 L
Infiltration
47. 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.
Supine
lithium toxicity
adverse reaction of INH is hepatitis
Epidural anesthetic
48. 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
heparin/lovanox
Isotonic
ischemia
dramamine
49. 60 gtt
1 tsp
Shock
transdermal meds
Cheyenne Strokes
50. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea
Change in mental status and confusion
metformin (Glucophage).
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
Metabolic acidosis
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