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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. Receptive dysphasia






3. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






4. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






5. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






6. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






7. 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.






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






9. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






10. To slow formation of scar tissue






11. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






12. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






13. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






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






15. 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






16. 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






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






18. May occur when changing bags - opening line






19. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






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






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






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. 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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. Constrict blood vessels






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






31. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P






32. Protamine sulfate






33. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






34. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






35. 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






36. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






37. 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






38. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






39. Up and back






40. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






41. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






42. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






43. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing






44. 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






45. 16 oz.






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






47. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






48. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






49. Resp. depression






50. To move AWAY from midline







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