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NCLEX General

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1. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






2. 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






3. Inadequate blood supply to the vital organs: the brain - heart and kidneys; inadequate circulating volume. Manifestations A. Pulse pressure decreases B. Blood pressure deceases C. Urine output decreases (ADH and Aldosterone) D. Pulse increases E. Res






4. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






5. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






6. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






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






8. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.






9. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






10. 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






11. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






12. 1 kg






13. Human papilloma virus






14. 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






15. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.






16. PH 7.35-7.45 2. pCO2 = 35 - 45 3. pO2 = 80 - 100 4. HCO3 = 22 - 26






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






18. Gown - mask - gloves






19. Decision maker b. Can do complex procedures c. Can give medications via all routes that nurses can give meds d. Is best person for teaching e. Coordinates care f. Performs admission assessments






20. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






21. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






22. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






23. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






24. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






25. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






26. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs






27. Reverses effects of other narcotics






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






29. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






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






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






32. Stiff joints






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






34. Atb






35. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






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






37. Dermatologic






38. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






39. 1/8 tsp






40. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






41. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






42. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






43. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






44. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






45. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






46. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






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






48. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin






49. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






50. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose