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NCLEX General

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






2. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






3. Painful - tissue engorgement






4. 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.






5. 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






6. Follow physician's orders B. Do not apply without order except in emergency C. Use least restraint possible D. Each unit should have a written protocol E. Check patient frequently for safety F. Loosen restraints every 2 hours G. Do not use as punishm






7. Slows down mental/physical processes






8. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






9. 1/8 tsp






10. 85 - 115 mEq/l






11. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






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






13. 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






14. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






15. 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






16. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






17. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






18. 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






19. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






20. 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






21. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






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






23. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






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






29. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






30. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res






31. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






32. To move AWAY from midline






33. 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






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






35. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






36. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.






37. Common for debriding






38. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






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






40. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






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






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






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. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






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






46. 1 tsp






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






48. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






49. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






50. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process