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NCLEX General

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1. May occur when changing bags - opening line






2. Bile in urine






3. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






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






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






6. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






7. Dermatologic






8. Suffocation






9. 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.






10. Down and back






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






12. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






13. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






14. Hormone Replacement Therapy






15. —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






16. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






17. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






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






19. 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.






20. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






21. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.






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






23. Acetone in urine






24. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






25. Human papilloma virus






26. Receptive dysphasia






27. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.






28. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






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






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






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






32. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






33. Prevent circulation






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






35. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






36. 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






37. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






38. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin






39. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi






40. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






41. 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






42. 0.45 kg






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






44. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.






45. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






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






47. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






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






49. 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






50. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d