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NCLEX General

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1. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






2. 1/8 tsp






3. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






4. Slows down mental/physical processes






5. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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






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






8. 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.






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






10. Common for debriding






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






12. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






13. Motor dysphasia

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14. 60 gtt






15. 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






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






17. 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






18. Hormone Replacement Therapy






19. 1 kg






20. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






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






22. Painful - tissue engorgement






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






24. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea






25. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






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






27. To slow formation of scar tissue






28. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






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






30. 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.






31. 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






32. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






33. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






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






35. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






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






37. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






38. 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






39. Vitamin k






40. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






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






42. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






43. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






44. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






45. 0.45 kg






46. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






47. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






48. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






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






50. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression