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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Contact precautions required.






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






3. Hematocrit levels - men; %






4. Monitors effectiveness of heparin therapy






5. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






6. Facial swelling and proteinuria






7. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






8. Triglyceride Lab values






9. Treats IBS






10. Lack of coordination - muscle weakness - depressed/absent deep tendon reflexes - dysrhythmias; IV fluids - lasix - calcitonin.






11. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






12. Disappears 3-4 months.






13. RBC values men; million/mm3






14. Prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.


15. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






16. Measures cognitive function






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






18. Respiratory acidosis






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






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






21. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






23. Adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones


24. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






25. Lasts for up to one year.






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






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






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






29. Can indicate peritonitis






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






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






32. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






33. Seconds/PT.






34. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






35. Associated w/stress - experiences pain after meals - give antacids.






36. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






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






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






39. Daily weights - high protein diets.






40. WBC values - adults.






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


42. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






43. Respiratory alkalosis






44. Hemoglobin values - children; g/DL






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






46. High LDL levels






47. Maintains balance.






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






49. SaO2 levels






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