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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






2. Disappears 3-4 months.






3. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






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


5. Disappears 3-4 months






6. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






7. Treates Hyperkalemia






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






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






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






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






12. Lethargy - increased temperature - disorentation - thirst - dry swollen tongue - tachycardia






13. Seconds/PT.






14. Maintains balance.






15. Metabolic acidosis






16. Creatinine (CR) infant






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






18. WBC values - adults.






19. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






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






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






23. High LDL levels






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






25. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






26. Creatinine (CR) men






27. Delusions of persecution






28. SaO2 levels






29. Taken w/meals and before bedtime; acne like rash.






30. Treat w/steroid replacement for life.


31. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






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






33. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






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






35. Normal Magnesium levels






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






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






38. Contact precautions required.






39. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






40. Excessive release of vasopression from posterior pituitary gland - resulting in hyponatremia and possible fluid overload.






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






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






43. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






44. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






45. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






46. Platelet count in thousands






47. ESR men






48. INR; prosthetic heartvalves






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






50. Borderline LDL levels