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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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






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






3. 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.






4. EEG- no sleep the night before - meals not withheld - no stimulants for 24hr before - tranquilizer/stimulant meds held 24-48hr before - may be asked to hyperventilate 3-4min and watch a bright flashing light.






5. Rhematic fever






6. 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






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






8. Serum acetone and serum ketones rise in DKA. As you treat the acidosis and dehydration expect the potassium to drop rapidly - so be ready - with potassium replacement. Fluids are the most important intervention with HHNS as well as DKA - so get fluid






9. We know Kawasaki disease causes a heart problem - but what specifically Coronary artery aneurysms d/t the inflammation of blood vessels.






10. OHyper reflexes (upper motor neuron issue 'your reflexes are over the top') oAbsent reflexes (lower motor neuron issue)






11. Co2 causes vasoconstriction.






12. Non dairy sources of calcium include RHUBARB - SARDINES - COLLARD GREENS






13. Swimming






14. (decreased ADH): excessive urine output and thirst - dehydration - weakness - administer Pitressin






15. 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






16. It is X- linked. Mother passes the disease to her son






17. Pumonary tuberculosis






18. After pain relief - cough and deep breathe is important in pancreatitis - because of fluid pushing up in the diaphragm.






19. Opposites! Nursing connection! Think about it!






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






21. 3 -4 -6






22. Incrased temp - rapid/weak pulse - increase respiration - hypotension - anxiety - urine specific gravity >1.030






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






24. Paracentesis - semi fowlers or upright on edge of bed - empty bladder. Post - v.s. - report elevated temp - observe for signs of hypovolemia.






25. 1 t (teaspoon)= 5 ml






26. 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






27. Burning on urination






28. Common Signs and Symptoms 01. PTB - low - grade afternoon fever.






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






30. Charcot's Triad (IAN)






31. Huntington's Chorea: 50% genetic - autosomal dominant disorder S/S: chorea --> writhing - twisting - movements of face - limbs and body - gait deteriorates to no ambulation - no cure - just palliative care

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32. Pulse area cpr on infant






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






34. MRI- claustrophobia - no metal - assess pacemaker






35. 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%






36. Thyroid storm is HOT (hyperthermia) - Myxedema coma is COLD (hypothermia)






37. Pain is usually the highest priority with RA






38. Risus sardonicus is a highly characteristic - abnormal - sustained spasm of the facial muscles that appears to produce grinning --- From Tetany! Sad and scary looking! Never Google image it again - Megan! Nightmares!






39. Amniotic fluid is alkaline - and turns nitrazine paper blue. Urine and normal vaginal discharge are acidic - and turn it pink.






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






41. After removal of the pituitary gland you must watch for hypocortisolism and temporary diabetes insipidus.






42. For blood types: 'O' is the universal donor (remember 'o' in donor) 'AB' is the universal receipient






43. 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






44. A positive Western blot in a child <18 months (presence of HIV antibodies) indicates only that the mother is infected. Two or more positive p24 antigen tests will confirm HIV in kids <18 months. The p24 can be used at any age.






45. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)= when body is breaking down fat instead of sugar for energy. Fats leave ketones (acids) that cause pH to decrease. 71. DKA is rare in diabetes mellitus type II because there is enough insulin to prevent breakdown of fats.






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






47. Toes curl= GREAT Toes fan = BAD






48. Cerebral angio prep - well hydrated - lie flat - sire shaved - pulses marked post - keep flat 12-14hr - check site - pulses - force fluids.






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






50. ORhogam : given at 28 weeks - 72 hours post partum - IM. Only given to Rh NEGATIVE mother.