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NCLEX General

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1. Total suppression of urine






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






3. Motor dysphasia

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4. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






5. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






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






7. 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.






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






9. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






10. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






11. To slow formation of scar tissue






12. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext






13. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






14. Cardiotonic






15. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






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






17. Stiff joints






18. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






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






20. Able to kill bacteria






21. Resp. depression






22. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






23. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






24. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






25. 60 gtt






26. Gloves - mask - gown






27. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






28. Human papilloma virus






29. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






30. Loss of defective memory






31. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






32. Prevent circulation






33. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






34. Constrict blood vessels






35. 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






36. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi






37. Postexposure protocol






38. 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






39. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






40. 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






41. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






42. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






43. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






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






45. 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.






46. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






47. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






48. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






49. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






50. Helps destroy intestinal parasites