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1. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






2. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






3. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






4. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






5. Gown - mask - gloves






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






7. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






8. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






9. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






10. 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






11. Glaucoma and cataracts (lens becomes opaque) occur frequently 2. Presbyopia (farsightedness of aging) occurs in almost all persons as they age Difficulty seeing in dim light due to loss of light responsiveness Presbycussis: progressive hearing loss a






12. Retards bacteria growth






13. 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






14. 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.






15. 16 oz.






16. Calcium Gluconate






17. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






18. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






19. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






20. 1 tsp






21. The pain usually comes prior to nausea and vomiting;






22. Motor dysphasia

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23. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






24. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss






25. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






26. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






27. Up and back






28. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






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

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30. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






31. 6 oz.






32. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P






33. Prevent circulation






34. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






35. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






36. Stiff joints






37. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry






38. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






39. Inflammation and pain






40. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






41. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






43. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






44. Acetone in urine






45. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






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






47. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






48. 3 tsp






49. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






50. Vitamin k