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






2. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






3. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






4. Suffocation






5. 16 oz






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






7. 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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8. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short






9. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






10. 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.






11. Generalized infection throughout body






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






13. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






14. Constrict blood vessels






15. Postexposure protocol






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






17. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






18. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






19. Motor dysphasia

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20. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






21. Vitamin k






22. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






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






24. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






25. Decision maker b. Can do complex procedures c. Can give medications via all routes that nurses can give meds d. Is best person for teaching e. Coordinates care f. Performs admission assessments






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






27. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.






28. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






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






30. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






31. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2






32. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






33. O2 sat is less than 93






34. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






35. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






36. 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






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






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






39. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






40. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin






41. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr

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42. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering






43. Hormone Replacement Therapy






44. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






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






46. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






47. Loss of defective memory






48. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






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






50. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.







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