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NCLEX General

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1. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






2. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






3. Prevent circulation






4. Inflammation and pain






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






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






7. Loss of defective memory






8. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






9. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






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






11. 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.






12. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






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






14. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






15. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






16. Acetone in urine






17. 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






18. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






19. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






20. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






21. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






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






23. Motor dysphasia

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24. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






25. 1cc






26. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






27. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






28. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






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






30. 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






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






32. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






33. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.






34. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






35. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






36. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






37. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






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






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






40. Hormone Replacement Therapy






41. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






42. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






43. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






44. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






45. On the person's back 2. Maintains alignment






46. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






47. 3 tsp






48. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery

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49. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






50. 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