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NCLEX General

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1. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.






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






3. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






4. Gloves - mask - gown






5. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






6. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






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






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






9. Increases heart rate






10. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






11. 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






12. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






13. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






14. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






15. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






16. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






17. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present






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






19. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






20. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






21. 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:






22. 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






23. 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






24. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






25. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






26. 6 oz.






27. 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






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






29. Stiff joints






30. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






31. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.






32. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3






33. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






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






35. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis






36. Common for debriding






37. Act on local tissue






38. 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






39. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






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






41. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






43. Cardiotonic






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






45. Down and back






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






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






48. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






49. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






50. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response