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NCLEX General

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1. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry






2. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






4. Lack of mature erythrocytes caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the body






5. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. Aspirin






10. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






11. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






12. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






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






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






15. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






16. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






17. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






18. Pain relievers r/t opium






19. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis






20. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 20 4. Cause: hyperventilation; rebreathe CO2






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






22. Receptive dysphasia






23. 1000 ml






24. 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






25. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






26. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






27. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






28. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






29. To slow formation of scar tissue






30. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host






31. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






32. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






33. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






34. Cardiotonic






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






36. 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

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37. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues






38. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






40. Gown - mask - gloves






41. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV






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






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

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44. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.






45. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






46. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






47. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






48. Down and back






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






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