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1. 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.






2. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






3. 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






4. Meds used to treat constipation






5. Reverses effects of other narcotics






6. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






7. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






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






10. 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.






11. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.






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






13. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.

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






15. 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 -






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






17. 16 oz.






18. 0.45 kg






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






20. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






21. 22 - 29 mEq/l






22. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






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






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






25. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






26. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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






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






29. Narcotic






30. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






31. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d






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






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






34. Resp. depression






35. Increases heart rate






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






37. Gloves - mask - gown






38. 60 gtt






39. Hormone Replacement Therapy






40. Retards bacteria growth






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






42. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






43. Inflammation and pain






44. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing






45. Calcium Gluconate






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






47. 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






48. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






49. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






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







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