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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






2. Facial swelling and proteinuria






3. RBC values women; million/mm3






4. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






5. Excessive urine output - severe hydration - excessive thirst - anorexia - weakness; Treat w/ Pitressin.






6. R- sided HF; congestion of venous system resulting in peripheral edema.






7. Respiratory failure and flaccidity due to paralysis of muscles.






8. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






9. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






10. Creatine kinase (CK); women; used to detect acute mi






11. SaO2 levels






12. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






13. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






14. Speed at which RBC's settle in well - mixed venous blood; indicates inflammation.






15. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.

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16. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






17. Measures cognitive function






18. ___ ___ levels can be caused by chemotherapy or cancer.






19. Daily weights - high protein diets.






20. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






21. Contact precautions required.






22. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






23. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






24. Respiratory acidosis






25. Support group for infertility






26. Low calcium; need high calcium & low phosphorus diet.






27. Disappears 3-4 months






28. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.

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29. Borderline LDL levels






30. Hernia repair.






31. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






32. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






33. Metabolic alkalosis






34. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






35. Maintains balance.






36. RBC values men; million/mm3






37. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






38. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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39. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






40. Seconds/PTT; upper limit of normal






41. Creatine Kinase (CK); men; used to detect acute mi






42. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






43. Discontinuing ____ abruptly would cause diaphoresis - confusion - and tachycardia.






44. Hematocrit levels - children; %






45. Disappears 3-4 months.






46. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






47. Support group for people who've lost children to cancer.






48. Pain at umbilicus radiating down to groin; bulge in r/lower quad.






49. Muscle twitching - convulsions - diarrhea - headache apprehension - lethargy.






50. Normal Magnesium levels