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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






2. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






3. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






4. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






5. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap






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






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






8. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






9. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






10. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.






11. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






12. 1 kg






13. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






14. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






15. To move AWAY from midline






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






17. 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






18. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






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






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






21. Wasting






22. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d






23. 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






24. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






25. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.






26. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






27. Parinaud's syndrome.






28. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






29. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






30. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






31. Monitor K+






32. 1 tsp






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






34. 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






35. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'






36. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






37. 2 pt






38. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






39. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






40. Salicylates - NSAIDs






41. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






42. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






43. Pain relievers r/t opium






44. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering






45. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






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






47. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






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






49. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






50. Stiff joints







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