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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. PaCO2 levels






2. Metabolic alkalosis






3. S3 ventricular gallop






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






5. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






6. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






7. Hematocrit levels - children; %






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






9. ESR men






10. Tetany - seizures - confusion - irritability; calcium gluconate & airway maintainence.






11. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






12. Creatinine (CR) infant






13. Hemoglobin values - men; g/DL






14. Disappears 3-4 months.






15. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






16. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






17. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






18. Respiratory acidosis






19. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






20. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); evaluates liver and bone function.






21. Evaluates response of FHR to stress of fetal movement.






22. WBC values - adults.






23. Water retention decreasing serum sodium levels; treat w/water restriction - diuretics - Declomycin.






24. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






25. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






27. Borderline LDL levels






28. Risk for laryngospasm; tracheostomy set needed by patient.






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






30. INR; A- fib - DVT - Pulmonary embolism






31. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






32. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






33. Given in labor can cause slow respirations and hyporeflexia in newborns.






34. Intermediate acting insulin; white & cloudy solution.






35. Seconds/PT.






36. Very long acting insulin; cannot be mixed with other insulins.






37. Normal Magnesium levels






38. Platelet count in thousands






39. Daily weights - high protein diets.






40. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






41. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






42. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






43. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






44. WBC values - children






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






46. Treates Hyperkalemia






47. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






48. Hematocrit levels - men; %






49. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






50. Treats IBS