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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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






2. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






3. Creatinine (CR) women






4. High LDL levels






5. Digital sensitivity to cold caused by vasculitis of blood vessels in upper & lower extremities.


6. S3 ventricular gallop






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






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






9. Increase neuormuscular irritability - tremors - tetany - seizures; caused by alcoholism - gi suction - diarrhea - intestinal fistulas.






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






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






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






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






14. PaO2 levels - measurement of oxygen in arterial blood






15. SaO2 levels






16. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






17. Can cause fetal hemorrhage - do not use during pregnancy.






18. Respiratory alkalosis






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






20. ESR men






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






22. Respiratory acidosis






23. Can indicate peritonitis






24. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






25. Lethargic - dehydrated - malnourished.






26. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






27. Seconds/PT.






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






29. Creatinine (CR) men






30. Disappears 3-4 months.






31. Pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation w/no inflammation.






32. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






33. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






34. Limit intake of red meat & shellfish.






35. Inflammation of protective covering of brain and spinal cord.






36. Hematocrit levels - men; %






37. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


38. Facial swelling and proteinuria






39. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






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






41. Maintains balance.






42. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






43. ESR women under 50






44. Contraindicated with SSRI's.


45. RBC values women; million/mm3






46. Metabolic acidosis






47. RBC values children; million/mm3






48. Hematocrit levels - children; %






49. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






50. Cause CNS & Respiratory depression; contraindicated in head injuries.