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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






3. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






4. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






5. Suffocation






6. Vitamin k






7. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






8. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






9. 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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10. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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11. Has regular insulin in it already






12. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






13. Decreases RR






14. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






15. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






16. Receptive dysphasia






17. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






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






19. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






20. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






21. Gown - mask - gloves






22. 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






23. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






24. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss






25. O2 sat is less than 93






26. Generalized infection throughout body






27. 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.






28. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






29. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






30. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






36. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






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






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






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






40. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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






42. Given in small amounts bc is retained






43. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap






44. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






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






46. 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:






47. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






48. 1 kg






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






50. 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