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NCLEX General

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1. 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






2. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






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






4. Slows down mental/physical processes






5. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV






6. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






7. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






8. Has regular insulin in it already






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






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






11. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






12. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






13. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry






14. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






15. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin






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






17. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






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






19. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






20. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






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






22. 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






23. Only insulin that can be given IV






24. Stiff joints






25. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






26. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






27. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






28. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






29. —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






30. 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






31. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






32. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






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






34. 1000 g






35. Parinaud's syndrome.






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






37. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






38. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






39. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






40. Cardiotonic






41. 3 tsp






42. 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.






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






44. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






45. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






46. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






47. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






48. Promotes circulation






49. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






50. Inflammation and pain