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1. 16 oz






2. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.






3. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.






4. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






5. Decreases RR






6. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD


7. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






8. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






9. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






10. Distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of large - cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed - Sternberg cells - causes seriously enlarged lymph nodes - produces a Pel Epstein fever which comes and goes. Diagnosis based upon tissue biopsy and pr


11. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






12. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






13. A generalized reaction to contaminated equipment or solutions a. Manifestations 1) Chills and fever 30-60 minutes after start of infusion 2) Flushing - sudden pulse increase 3) Backache - headache 4) Nausea - vomiting 5) Hypotension - vascular collap






14. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






15. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






16. Excessive mucous and high pitched cry but happens later after birth(16hrs)






17. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






18. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






19. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles


20. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure






21. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






22. The 55-yr - old male client has recently been diagnosed with ___. The nurse recognizes that this dx increases the client's risk of coronary heart disease - myocardial infarction - and peripheral vascular disease.






23. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






24. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






25. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






26. Wasting






27. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






28. Obesity B. Aging - plus recovery C. Concomitant diseases 1. Cardiovascular a. Danger of congestive failure - avoid fluid overload b. Avoid prolonged immobilization as it may cause venous stasis c. Encourage change of position; avoid sudden exertion 2






29. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






30. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






31. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






32. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






33. 135 - 145 mEq/l






34. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






35. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






36. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






37. Total suppression of urine






38. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






39. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






40. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






41. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






42. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






43. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






44. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex


45. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






46. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






47. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






48. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






49. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






50. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses