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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. Spider like varices - Varices can be in stomach - esophagus or the skin! They are just spider/varicose veins! Ithcy on the skin






2. No nasotracheal suctioning with head injury or skull fracture.






3. Meningeal irritation S/s nuchal rigidity - positive Brudzinski + Kernig signs and PHOTOPHOBIA too!






4. For HIV kids avoid OPV and Varicella vaccinations (live) - but give Pneumococcal and influenza. MMR is avoided only if the kid is severely immunocompromised. Parents should wear gloves for care - not kiss kids on the mouth - and not share eating uten






5. With R side cardiac cath=look for valve problems with L side in adults look for coronary complications






6. Foot of bed elevated for first 24 hours - position prone daily to provide for hip extension.






7. Stepladder like fever with chills






8. *Meniere's Disease - Admin diuretics to decrease endolymph in the cochlea - restrict Na - lay onaffected ear when in bed. Triad: 1)Vertigo 2)Tinnitus 3)N/V

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9. With low back aches - bend knees to relieve






10. Lymes is found mostly in Conneticuts






11. For Meningitis check for Kernig's/ Brudzinski's signs.






12. Dystocia= baby cannot make it down to canal






13. 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).






14. Lioning face






15. Depresses the CNS - hypotension - facial flushing - muscle ewakness - absent deep tendon reflexes - shallow respirations - emergency






16. Hemoglobin Neonates 18-27 3 mos 10.6-16.5 3 yrs 9.4-15.5 10 yrs 10.7-15.5






17. Children <3yoa - <35 lbs with femur fx

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18. Increased temp - pulse and HTN






19. Psuedo membrane formation






20. Normal PCWP (pulm capillary wedge pressure) is 8-13. Readings of 18-20 are considered high.






21. Intussusception common in kids with CF. Obstruction may cause fecal emesis - currant jellylike stools (blood and mucus). A barium enema may be used to hydrostatically reduce the telescoping. Resolution is obvious - with onset of bowel movements.






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






23. Barrets Esophagus (erosion of the lower portion of the esophageal mucosa)






24. For PVD remember DAVE (Legs are Dependent forArterial & for Venous Elevated)






25. Uremic fetor --> smell urine on the breath






26. 4 year old kids cannot interpret TIME. Need to explain time in relationship to a known COMMON EVENT (eg: 'Mom will be back after supper').






27. 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






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






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






30. Hirschsprung's diagnosed with rectal biopsy looking for absence of ganglionic cells. Cardinal sign in infants is failure to pass meconium - and later the classic ribbon - like and foul smelling stools.






31. * Pancreatitis patients but them in fetal position - NPO - gut rest - prepare antecubital site for PICC cuz they'll probably be getting TPN/Lipids






32. With omphalocele and gastroschisis (herniation of abdominal contents) dress with loose saline dressing covered with plastic wrap - and keep eye on temp. Kid can lose heat quickly.






33. Normal in CHF from the squishin'.. Not normal in an MI patient






34. First sign of PE is sudden chest pain - followed by dyspnea and tachypnea.






35. Expiratory grunt -- Causes Infant respiratory distress!






36. For a lung biopsy - position pt lying on side of bed or with arms raised up on pillows over bedside table - have pt hold breath in midexpiration - chest x- ray done immediately afterwards to check for complication of pneumothorax - sterile dressing a






37. 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






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






39. Tremors - tetany - seizures - dyrshythmias - depression - confusion - dysphagia; dig toxicity






40. I kept forgetting which was dangerous when you're pregnant; regular measles (rubeola) - or German measles (rubella) - so remember: - never get pregnant with a German (rubella)






41. Decorticate positioning in response to pain = Cortex involvement. Decerebrate in response to pain = Cerebellar - brain stem involvement






42. No meat and milk together






43. TPN(total parenteral nutrition) given in subclavian line.






44. You will ask every new admission if he has an advance directive - and if not you will explain it - and he will have the option to sign or not.






45. An occulsive dressing is used






46. For a CABG operation when the great saphenous vein is taken it is turned inside out due to the valves that are inside.






47. Preload affects amount of blood that goes to the R ventricle. Afterload is the resistance the blood has to overcome when leaving the heart.






48. Hypotension and bradypnea / bradycardia are major risks and emergencies.






49. 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






50. Rule of NINES for burns Head and Neck= 9% Each upper ext= 9% Each lower ext= 18% Front trunk= 18% Back trunk= 18% Genitalia= 1%