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NCLEX General

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1. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






2. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






3. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






4. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






5. 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






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






7. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






8. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






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






10. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






11. Human papilloma virus






12. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






13. Narcotic






14. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






15. 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






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






18. 1 g






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






20. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






21. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






22. Able to kill bacteria






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






24. 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






25. Decreases RR






26. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






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






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






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






30. Straight back






31. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






32. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






33. 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.






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






35. O2 sat is less than 93






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






37. Slows down mental/physical processes






38. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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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. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






41. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.






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






43. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






44. Given in small amounts bc is retained






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






46. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






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






48. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






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






50. 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