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NCLEX General

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






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






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






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






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






6. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






8. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






9. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






10. Able to kill bacteria






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






12. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






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






14. Answers starting with 'I'll or Why.'






15. 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.






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






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






18. 1000 g






19. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






20. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






21. Extracellular volume excess 1. Causes a. Too many I.V. fluids too quickly b. Decreased kidney or heart function 2. Manifestations a. Cough - dyspnea - rales - tachypnea b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased CVP d. Neck vein distention e. Tachycard






22. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






23. 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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24. Vitamin k






25. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






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






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






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






29. 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






30. 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






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






32. Inflammation and pain






33. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone






34. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






35. 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






36. 3 tsp






37. Right






38. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






39. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






40. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






41. 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






42. 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






43. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






44. 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






45. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






46. Increases heart rate






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






48. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






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






50. Wasting