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NCLEX Final Ati Study

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1. Fluid volume overload caused by IVC fluids infusing too quickly (or whatever reason) and CHF can cause an S3






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






3. Speaking of TB... PPD is positive if area of induration is: >5 mm in an immunocompromised patient >10 mm in a normal patient >15 mm in a patient who lives in an area where TB is very rare.






4. Just means a difficult or abnormal delivery or birth... example.. shoulder dystocia






5. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) is a condition in which there is a degeneration of motor neurons in both the upper & lower motor neuron systems.






6. Moon face appearance and buffalo hump






7. Painless hematuria... CA=Cancer ! Duhh






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






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






10. Remember to preform the Allen's Test prior to doing an ABG to check for sufficient blood flow






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






12. 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






13. Mothers receive rhogam to protect next baby.






14. Low residue diet means low fiver






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






16. If the baby is a posterior presentation - the sounds are heard at the sides. If the baby is anterior - the sounds are heard closer to midline - between teh umbilicus and where you would listen to a posterior presentation. If the baby is breech - the






17. Bethamethasone (celestone)=surfactant. Med for lung expansion.






18. N/v - confusion - abdominal pain - extreme weakness - hypoglycemia - dehydration - decreased BP






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






20. Flapping tremors






21. Bronze like skin pigmentation






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






23. 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.






24. A LATE sign! Always~!






25. Wilm's tumor is usually encapsulated above the kidneys causing flank pain.






26. 1 gr (grain)= 60 mg






27. Hypospadias: abnormality in which urethral meatus is located on the ventral (back) surface of the penis anywhere from the corona to the perineum (remember hypo - low (for lower side or under side) Epispadias: opening of the urethra on the dorsal (fro






28. Fat Embolism: Blood tinged sputum (r/t inflammation) - inc ESR - respiratory alkalosis (not acidosis r/t tachypnea) - hypocalcemia - increased serum lipids - 'snow storm' effect on CXR.






29. Pneumovax 23 gets administered post splenectomy to prevent pneumococcal sepsis.






30. An NG tube can be irrigated with cola - and should be taught to family when a client is going home with an NG tube.






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






32. (S&S: chest pain - difficulty breathing - tachycardia - pale/cyanotic - sense of impending doom) --> turn pt to left side and lower the head of the bed.






33. 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






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






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






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






37. 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).






38. Murphy's sign - pain with palpation of gall bladder area seen with cholecystitis


39. Sensory=S Motor=M Both=B Oh (Olfactory I) Some Oh (Optic II) Say Oh (Oculomotor III) Marry To (Trochlear IV) Money Touch (Trigeminal V) But And (Abducens VI) My Feel (Facial VII) Brother A (Auditory VIII) Says Girls (Glossopharyngeal IX) Big Vagina (






40. Coarse facial features






41. 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.






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


43. Cat's eye reflex (grayish discoloration of the pupil)






44. During the acute stage of Hep - A gown and gloves are required. In the convalescent stage it is no longer contagious.






45. GLASGOW COMA SCALE. EYES - VerbAL - MOTOR






46. 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.






47. Latex allergies => Assess for allergies to bananas - apricots - cherries - grapes - kiwis - passion fruit - avocados - chestnuts - tomatoes - peaches






48. 3 -4 -6






49. Hepatitis Hepatitis: - ends in a VOWEL - comes from the BOWEL (Hep A) Hepatitis B=Blood and Bodily fluids Hepatitis C is just like B






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