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NCLEX General

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






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






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






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






5. 1 g






6. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage

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7. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






8. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






9. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






10. 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






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






12. 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






13. Stiff joints






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






15. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3






16. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






17. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






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






19. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






20. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






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






22. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure






23. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






24. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






25. Retards bacteria growth






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






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






28. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






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






30. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






31. 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






32. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






33. Left






34. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






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






36. 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






37. Prevent circulation






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






39. Acetone in urine






40. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






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






42. Given in small amounts bc is retained






43. Constrict blood vessels






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






46. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






47. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






48. 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.






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






50. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1: