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NCLEX General

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1. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






2. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






3. 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






4. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






5. 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






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






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






8. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O






9. Able to kill bacteria






10. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






11. 1/8 tsp






12. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






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






14. 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






15. 12 in.






16. 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






17. 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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18. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






19. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






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






21. Act on local tissue






22. 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






23. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






24. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






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






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






27. Infection






28. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






29. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






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






31. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






32. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






33. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present






34. 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 -






35. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






36. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






37. Straight back






38. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






39. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






40. Promotes circulation






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






42. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






43. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






44. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).






45. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






46. Protamine sulfate






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






48. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






49. Acetone in urine






50. To move AWAY from midline