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NCLEX General

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1. 1/8 tsp






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






3. Aspirin






4. Given in small amounts bc is retained






5. 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






6. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






7. Reverses effects of other narcotics






8. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






9. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






10. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






11. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






12. 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






13. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






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






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






16. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






17. Calcium Gluconate






18. Narcotic






19. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






20. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






21. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






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






23. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






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






25. 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.






26. 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






27. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis






28. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O






29. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






30. Atb






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






32. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






33. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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






35. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






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






37. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






39. 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






40. 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






41. 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:






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






43. Resp. depression






44. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone






45. Bile in urine






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






47. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






49. Hormone Replacement Therapy






50. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema