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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. Dance's sign: RUQ mass (intussusception) with RLQ empty space (movement of cecum out of normal position).






2. Rhematic fever






3. Position pt on right side (promotes emptying of the stomach) with the HOB elevated (to prevent aspiration)






4. PainLESS vision loss - opacity of lens - blurring of the vision






5. Cardinal sign of ARDS is hypoxemia (low oxygen level in tissues).






6. Salty skin






7. A positive ppd confirms infection - not just exposure. A sputum test will confirm active disease.






8. 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. ...






9. Pt will sleep on unaffected side with a night shield for 1-4 weeks.






10. My - Measles Chicken - Chicken Pox/Varicella Hez - Herpez Zoster/Shingles TB






11. Thrombocytopenia - Bleeding precautions! 1)Soft bristled toothbrush 2)No insertion of anything! (c/i suppositories - douche)






12. The first sign of ARDS is increased respirations. Later comes dyspnea - retractions - air hunger - cyanosis.






13. With glomerulonephritis you should consider blood pressure to be your most important assessment parameter. Dietary restrictions you can expect include fluids - protein - sodium - and potassium.






14. CATS - convulsions - arrhythmias - tetany - spasms and stridor






15. Position prone w hob elevated with gerd. In almost every other case - though - you better lay that kid on his back (Back To Sleep - SIDS).






16. 1 quart = 2 pints






17. Liver biopsy- Adm vit k - npo morning of exam 6hr - give sedative - Teach pt that he will be asked to hold breath for 5-10sec - supine postion - lateral with upper arms elevated. Post - postion on right side - frequent v.s. - report severe ab pain s






18. Position pt in left side - lying (Sim's) with knee flexed






19. Hypotension and vasoconstricting meds






20. (increased ADH): change in LOC - decreased deep tendon reflexes - tachycardia - n/v/a - HA; administer Declomycin - diuretics






21. Accelerated physical and mental function; sensitivity to heat - fine/soft hair






22. Red beefy tongue






23. Placenta previa = there is no pain - there is bleeding. Placenta abruption = pain - but no bleeding.






24. If a TB patient is unable/unwilling to comply with tx they may need supervision (direct observation). TB is a public health risk.






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






26. Recurrent bloody diarrhea






27. Just know the MMR and Varicella immunizations come later (15 months).






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






29. Depression often manifests itself in somatic ways - such as psychomotor retardation - gi complaints - and pain.






30. 4 C'S- Coughing - Choking - Cyanosis and continuous droolings






31. 3 -4 -6






32. Did you know there is an association between low - set ears and renal anomalies Now you know What to look for if down's isn't there to choose. (just to expand on it a little - the kidneys and ears develop around the same time in utero. Hence - they'r






33. OAmniotic fluid yellow with particles = meconium stained`






34. HYPERthyroidism think of MICHAEL JACKSON in THRILLER! SKINNY - Nervous - BULDGING EYES - Up all night - heart beating fast






35. Myasthenia Gravis: worsens with exercise and improves with rest. Myasthenia Crisis: a positive reaction to Tensilon -- will improve symptoms Cholinergic Crisis: caused by excessive medication - stop med - giving Tensilon will make it worse






36. ICP And SHOCK HAVE OPPOSITE V/S ICP- increased BP - decreased pulse - decreased resp. shock - decreased BP - increased pulse - increased resp.






37. Cullen's sign - ecchymosis in umbilical area - seen with pancreatitis






38. CHRONIC pain






39. Weight






40. AFTER the procedure - the client should be placed in the supine position for 4 to 12 hrs as prescribed. (Saunders 3rd ed p. 229)






41. Chipmunk face






42. Hot and dry- sugar high (hyperglycemia) cold and clammy- need some candy (hypoglycemia)






43. In emphysema the stimulus to breathe is low PO2 - not increased PCO2 like the rest of us - so don't slam them with oxygen. Encourage pursed - lip breathing which promotes CO2 elimination - encourage up to 3000mL/day fluids - high - fowlers and leanin






44. Right sided heart failure caused by left ventricular failure (so pick edema - jvd - if it is a choice.)






45. Hodgkin's disease= cancer of lymph is very curable in early stage.






46. If your laboring mom's water breaks and she is any minus station you better know there is a risk of prolapsed cord.






47. Its important to be aware of the lab result for prothrombin time






48. Knee - chest position or Trendelenburg






49. Beta cells of pancreas produce insulin






50. Bananas - potatoes - citrus fruits