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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. *Gastric Ulcer pain occurs 30 minutes to 90 minutes after eating - not at night - and doesn't go away with food






2. Crackles suggest pneumonia - which is likely to be accompanied by hypoxia - which would manifest itself as mental confusion - etc.






3. (incision at nape of neck)--> position pt flat and lateral on either side.






4. Don't fall for 'reestablishing a normal bowel pattern' as a priority with small bowel obstruction. Because the patient can't take in oral fluids 'maintaining fluid balance' comes first.






5. Turner's sign - flank grayish blue (turn around to see your flanks) pancreatitis


6. COPD patients REMEMBER: 2LNC or less (hypoxic Not hypercapnic drive) - Pa02 of 60ish and Sa02 90% is normal for them b/c they are chronic CO2 retainers. ...






7. 30 ml = 1 oz






8. (CBI) --> catheter is taped to thigh so leg should be kept straight. No other positioning restrictions.






9. Patients with GERD should lay on their left side with the HOB elevated 30 degrees.






10. Patent ductuous arteriousus in infants! Valve doesn't close!






11. On the other hand - peritoneal dialysis does not require that the patient's blood be pumped outside of his body. Instead - the blood is cleaned while still inside the body. The organs in the abdomen are surrounded by the peritoneum - which is a membr






12. Autonomic dysreflexia: potentially life threatening emergency - elevate head of bed to 90 degree - loosen constrictive clothing - assess for bladder distention and bowel impaction (triger) - Administer antihypertensive meds (may cause stroke - MI - s






13. Fetal alcohol syndrome - upturned nose - flat nasal bridge - thin upper lip - SGA






14. Never release traction unless you have an order from an MD to do so






15. Poor muscle control due to birth injuries and/or decrease oxygen to brain tissues






16. Laparoscopy- CO2 used to enhances visual - general anesthesia - foley. Post - walk patient to decrease CO2 build up used for procedure.






17. Paget's Disease - tinnitus - bone pain - enlargement of bone - thick bones.


18. After a hydrocele repair provide ice bags and scrotal support.






19. 1 gr (grain)= 60 mg






20. Remember to preform the Allen's Test prior to doing an ABG to check for sufficient blood flow






21. Most spinal cord injuries are at the cervical or lumbar regions






22. One medication that cannot be administered by intraosseous infusion is isoproterenol - a beta agonist.


23. Glomerulonephritis: take vs q 4 hrs + daily weights






24. A patient with liver cirrhosis and edema may ambulate - then sit with legs elevated to try to mobilize the edema.






25. Area of detachment should be in the dependent position -- dependent meaning supported by something






26. Muscle ewakness - dysrhythmias - increase K (raisins - bananas - apricots - oranges - beans - potatoes - carrots - celery)






27. Vesicular rash (central to distal) dew drop on rose petal






28. Low or semi - Fowler's - support head - neck and shoulders.






29. HOLD High alarm - Obstruction due to incr. secretions - kink - pt. coughs - gag or bites Low press alarm - Disconnection or leak in ventilatior or in pt. airway cuff - pt. stops spontaneous breathing






30. Systemic Lupus Ethramoutus.... (Lupus)






31. GLASGOW COMA SCALE. EYES - VerbAL - MOTOR






32. Liver - brain - lung - bone - and lymph






33. Muscle weakness - lack of coordination - abdominal pain - confusion - absent tendon reflexes - sedative effect on CNS






34. Low residue diet means low fiver






35. Thoracentesis prep - Take v.s. - shave area around needle insertion - position patient with arms on pillow on over bed table or lying on side - no more than 1000cc at a one time. Post - listen for bilateral breath sounds - v.s. - check leakage - ster






36. Rusty sputum






37. Olive like mass






38. Acid Ash diet - cheese - corn - cranberries - plums - prunes - meat - poultry - pastry - bread






39. Chemo - radiation - surgery - allow to die with dignity.






40. What could cause bronchopulmonary dysplasia Dysplasia means abnormality or alteration. Mechanical ventilation can cause it. Premature newborns with immature lungs are ventilated and over time it damages the lungs. Other causes could be infection - pn






41. Used in plus sized women or risky or emergency c sections. less chance of harm for the baby






42. What traction is used in a school - age kid with a femur or tibial fracture with extensive skin damage Ninety - ninety. The name refers to the angles of the joints. A pin is placed in the distal part of the broken bone - and the lower extremity is in






43. Sengstaken blakemore tube used for tx of esophageal varices - keep scissors at bedside.






44. After endoscopy check gag reflex.






45. Myelogram - Npo 4-6hr - allergy hx - phenothiazines - cns depressants - and stimulants withheld 48hr prior - table will be moved to various postions during test. Post - neuro-4 - water soluble HOB up - oil soluble HOB down - oral analgesics for h/a -






46. Expiratory grunt -- Causes Infant respiratory distress!






47. Hepatitis Hepatitis: - ends in a VOWEL - comes from the BOWEL (Hep A) Hepatitis B=Blood and Bodily fluids Hepatitis C is just like B






48. Hypersecretion of epi/norepi - persistent HTN - increased HR - hyperglycemia - diaphoresis - tremor - pounding HA; avoid stress - frequent bating and rest breaks - avoid cold and stimulating foods - surgery to remove tumor






49. Purple bruises around the belly button... Pancreatitis!






50. Place the apparatus first then place the weight (der)