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NCLEX General

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1. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






2. 1 tsp






3. Straight back






4. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






5. To move AWAY from midline






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






7. Right






8. 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






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






10. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






11. 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






12. 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.






13. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






14. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






15. 85 - 115 mEq/l






16. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin






17. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






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






20. 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






21. Cardiotonic






22. 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






23. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






24. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






25. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






26. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.






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






28. Promotes circulation






29. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






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






31. 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






32. Only insulin that can be given IV






33. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






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






35. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






36. 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






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






38. Total suppression of urine






39. 1 g






40. Calcium Gluconate






41. What disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone? This condition is characterized by chronic - worsening fatigue and muscle weakness - loss of appetite - and weight loss.

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42. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






43. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






44. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






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






46. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






47. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).






48. Receptive dysphasia






49. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






50. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P