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NCLEX General

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1. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






2. Look at all options as true/false

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3. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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4. 0.45 kg






5. Gown - mask - gloves






6. 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






7. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






8. 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






9. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






10. 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






11. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






12. Act on local tissue






13. Human papilloma virus






14. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






15. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






16. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






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






18. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body






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






20. 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.






21. Total suppression of urine






22. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






23. Receptive dysphasia






24. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






25. 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






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






27. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






28. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






29. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






30. Retards bacteria growth






31. Constrict blood vessels






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






33. 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.






34. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






35. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






36. 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






37. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






45. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering






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






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






48. Monitor K+






49. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






50. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation