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NCLEX General

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1. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






2. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






3. Straight back






4. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV






5. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






6. 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.






7. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






8. 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






9. 1000 g






10. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






11. 85 - 115 mEq/l






12. —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






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






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






15. Acetone in urine






16. 1000 ml






17. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






18. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






19. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext






20. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






21. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






22. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






23. 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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24. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






25. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






26. Is the condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterine cavity - most commonly in the pelvic cavity and responds to hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle.






27. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






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






29. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






30. 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.






31. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






32. 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






33. 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)






34. 1 tsp






35. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






36. Atb






37. 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






38. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






39. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






40. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






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






42. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






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






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






45. 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.






46. Receptive dysphasia






47. 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






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






49. Painful - tissue engorgement






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