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NCLEX General

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






2. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry






3. Suffocation






4. Generalized infection throughout body






5. 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.






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






7. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






8. Calcium Gluconate






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






10. 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






11. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






12. To slow formation of scar tissue






13. 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






14. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






15. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






16. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






17. 1 tsp






18. 1000 g






19. Cardiotonic






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






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






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






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






24. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.






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






26. Prevent circulation






27. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






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






29. 135 - 145 mEq/l






30. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






31. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






32. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard






33. Motor dysphasia

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34. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






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






36. 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.






37. Acetone in urine






38. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






39. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm






40. 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






41. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






42. 12 in.






43. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






44. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






45. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






46. O2 sat is less than 93






47. 1cc






48. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






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






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