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NCLEX General

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1. 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






2. 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






3. 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






4. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






6. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






7. Common for debriding






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






9. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






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






11. 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






12. Human papilloma virus






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






14. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






15. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






16. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






17. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






18. 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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19. 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






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






21. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






22. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






23. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






24. 6 oz.






25. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






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






27. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






28. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss






29. 0.45 kg






30. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






31. 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






32. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






33. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






34. Calcium Gluconate






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






36. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






37. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






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






39. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






40. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






41. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






42. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






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






44. Able to kill bacteria






45. Promotes circulation






46. 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






47. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






48. Parinaud's syndrome.






49. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






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