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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. Allen's test - occlude both ulnar and radial artery until hand blanches then release ulnar. If the hand pinks up - ulnar artery is good and you can carry on with ABG/radial stick as planned. ABGS must be put on ice and whisked to the lab.

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2. Rusty sputum






3. Coughing w/o other s/s is suggestive of asthma. Speaking of asthma - watch out if your wheezer stops wheezing. It could mean he is worsening.






4. 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.






5. Weight






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






7. Stranger anxiety is greatest 7 - 9 months - Separation anxiety peaks in toddlerhood






8. While treating DKA - bringing the glucose down too far and too fast can result in increased intracranial pressure d/t water being pulled into the CSF. Polyuria is common with the hypercalcemia caused by hyperparathyroidism.






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






10. Trousseau and Tchovoski signs observed in hypocalcemia






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






12. Burning on urination






13. Broncospasm (anaphylaxis)






14. If one nurse discovers another nurse has made a mistake it is always appropriate to speak to her before going to management. If the situation persists - then take it higher.






15. During sickle cell crisis there are two interventions to prioritize: fluids and pain relief.






16. Rose spots on abdomen






17. Developmental 2-3 months: turns head side to side 4-5 months: grasps - switch & roll 6-7 months: sit at 6 and waves bye - bye 8-9 months: stands straight at eight 10-11 months: belly to butt (phrase has 10 letters) 12-13 months: twelve and up - drink






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






19. Elevate HOB 30 degrees to decrease intracranial pressure






20. Bleeding is part of the 'circulation' assessment of the ABCD's in an emergent situation. Therefore - if airway and breathing are accounted for - a compound fracture requires assessment before Glasgow coma scale and a neuro check (D=disability - or ne






21. 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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22. 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.






23. Disseminated Herpes Zoster is AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS - as to Localized Herpes Zoster is CONTACT PRECAUTIONS. A nurse with a localized herpes zoster CAN care for patients as long as the patients are Not immunosuppressed and the lesions must be covered!






24. 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.






25. Alk Ash diet - milk - veggies - rhubarb - salmon






26. No meat and milk together






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






28. Pumonary tuberculosis






29. The MMR vaccine is given SQ not IM.






30. High potassium is expected with carbon dioxide narcosis (hydrogen floods the cell forcing potassium out). Carbon dioxide narcosis causes increased intracranial pressure.






31. Tetralogy of fallot; remember HOPS Think DROP(child drops to floor or squats) or POSH Defect - septal Right Ventricular hypertrophy Overriding aorts Pulmonary stenosis






32. A






33. Intercostal retractions=bad!






34. Children with tetralogy of Fallot may develop 'tet spells'. The precise mechanism of these episodes is in doubt - but presumably results from a transient increase in resistance to blood flow to the lungs with increased preferential flow of desaturate






35. 1 cup= 8 oz






36. CHRONIC pain






37. 4 C'S- Coughing - Choking - Cyanosis and continuous droolings






38. Vertigo - Tinnitus

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






40. On bedrest while implant in place






41. Hydration is a big priority!






42. GLASGOW COMA SCALE. EYES - VerbAL - MOTOR






43. Lymes is found mostly in Conneticuts






44. 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






45. Parkinson's = RAT: rigidity - akinesia (loss of muscle mvt) - tremors. Treat with levodopa.






46. It is an amino acid that is BAD for people with PKU. It is found in food only and is also found in aspartame






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






48. MRI- claustrophobia - no metal - assess pacemaker






49. 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.






50. Coarse facial features