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NCLEX General

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1. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






2. 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






3. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






4. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






5. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






6. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






7. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






8. Generalized infection throughout body






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






10. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






11. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery

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






14. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






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






16. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short






17. To slow formation of scar tissue






18. Resp. depression






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






20. 22 - 29 mEq/l






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






22. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






23. Bile in urine






24. Infection






25. 1 tsp






26. Stiff joints






27. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi






28. Wasting






29. 135 - 145 mEq/l






30. 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






31. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






32. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






33. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






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






35. Right






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






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






38. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






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






40. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






41. 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.






42. 1cc






43. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






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






45. Protamine sulfate






46. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






47. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






48. 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






49. 6 oz.






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