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1. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






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






3. 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.






4. Only insulin that can be given IV






5. Look at all options as true/false

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6. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






7. 85 - 115 mEq/l






8. Resp. depression






9. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






10. 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






11. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






13. Postexposure protocol






14. 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






15. 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






16. To slow formation of scar tissue






17. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






18. 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






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






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






21. 2 pt






22. 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






23. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






24. Has regular insulin in it already






25. 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






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






27. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






28. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






29. 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.






30. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






31. Infection






32. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






33. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






34. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






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






36. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






37. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






38. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






39. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






40. 60 gtt






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






42. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






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

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44. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






45. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






46. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






47. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






48. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






49. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






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







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