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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. A laxative is given the night before an IVP in order to better visualize the organs.






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






3. Transesophageal Fistula (TEF) - esophagus doesn't fully develop (this is a surgical emergency) The 3 C's of TEF in the newborn: 1) Choking 2) Coughing 3) Cyanosis






4. Knee immobility






5. Mothers receive rhogam to protect next baby.






6. 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






7. Rice watery stool






8. Fatigue - muscle weakness - renal calculi - back and joint pain (increased calcium) - low Ca - high phosphorus diet






9. Pull pinna down and back for kids < 3 yrs. when instilling eardrops.






10. Renal impairment: serum creatinine elevated and urine clearance decreased






11. 2.2






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

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






14. Chest tubes are placed in the pleural space.






15. Med administration is rarely a good choice






16. Opposites! Nursing connection! Think about it!






17. EleVate Veins; dAngle Arteries for better perfusion






18. Slowed physical and mental function - sensitivity to cold - dry skin and hair






19. WBC shift to the left in a patient with pyelonephritis (neutrophils kick in to fight infection)






20. Guthrie Test - Tests for PKU - baby should have eaten source of protein first






21. Cultures






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






23. MRSA - Contact precaution ONLY - VRSA - Contact And airborne precaution (Private room - door closed - negative pressure)






24. HYPERTENSION - BRADYpnea - BRADYcardia (cushings triad)!






25. HbA1c - test to assess how well blood sugars have been controlled over the past 90-120 days. 4-6 corresponds to a blood sugar of 70-110; 7 is ideal for a diabetic and corresponds to a blood sugar of 130.






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






27. Rebound tenderness






28. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by massive proteinuria (looks dark and frothy) caused by glomerular damage. Corticosteroids are the mainstay. Generalized edema common.






29. Definitive diagnosis for abd. aortic aneurysm (AAA) --> CT scan






30. Osteomyletitis is an infectious bone dz. Give blood cultures and antibiotics - then if necessary surgery to drain abscess.






31. Remember compartment syndrome is an emergency situation. Paresthesias and increased pain are classic symptoms. Neuromuscular damage is irreversible 4-6 hours after onset.






32. Caput succedaneum= diffuse edema of the fetal scalp that crosses the suture lines. Swelling reabsorbs within 1 to 3 days.






33. Chipmunk face






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






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






36. Increased temp - pulse and HTN






37. Anaphylactic reaction to baker's yeast is contraindication for Hep B vaccine.






38. Cullens sign ( ecchymosis of umbilicus) (+) Grey Turner spots






39. Before going for Pulmonary Fuction Tests (PFT's) - a pt's bronchodilators will be with - held and they are not allowed to smoke for 4 hrs prior






40. Insomnia is a side effect of thyroid hormones. Saunders confirms it. Makes sense though!Increased met. rate - your body is 'too busy to sleep' as opposed to the folks with hypothyroidism who may report somnolence (dec. met rate - body is slow and sle






41. Diptheria is an upper respiratory tract infection. It is characterized by sore throat - low fever and the psuedomembrane! Which is just a capsule around the tonsils that you can see with your penlight... It just looks like a whiteish yellow capsule a






42. LLQ - diverticulitis - low residue - no seeds - nuts - peas






43. OAmniotic fluid yellow with particles = meconium stained`






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






45. Semi - Fowler's - prevent ncek flexion/hyperextension - trach at bedside






46. Injuries are significant and require medical care - but can wait hrs without threat to life or limb. Ex: Stable abd wounds without evidence of hemorrhage - fx requiring open reduction - debridement - external fixation - most eye and CNS injuries - et






47. Petechiae or + Herman's sign






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






49. CVA (cerebrovascular accident) is with dead brain tissue.






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