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NCLEX General

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1. Protamine sulfate






2. 0.45 kg






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






4. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






5. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






6. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






7. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone






8. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






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






10. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host






11. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






13. Prevent circulation






14. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






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






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






17. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






18. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






19. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






20. 60 gtt






21. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering






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






23. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






24. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






25. 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






26. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






27. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






28. 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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29. Resp. depression






30. 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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31. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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32. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






33. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.

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34. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






35. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






36. Decreases RR






37. 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






38. Has regular insulin in it already






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






40. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:






41. Cardiotonic






42. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






43. 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






44. Right






45. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






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






47. Only insulin that can be given IV






48. 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






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






50. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory