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NCLEX General

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1. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






2. Up and back






3. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






4. 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






5. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






6. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






7. 0.45 kg






8. Fever that waxes and wanes - is associated with Hodgkins Lymphoma






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






10. 60 gtt






11. 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 -






12. Postexposure protocol






13. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






14. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






15. 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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16. Motor dysphasia

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17. 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.






18. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






19. 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






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






21. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






22. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






23. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






24. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






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






26. 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






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






28. Human papilloma virus






29. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






30. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






31. Parinaud's syndrome.






32. Receptive dysphasia






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






34. 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






35. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






36. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






37. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






38. Dermatologic






39. Decreases RR






40. 16 oz






41. Analgesics - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






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






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






45. On the person's abdomen 2. Prevents hip flexion contractures






46. Made in the hypothalamus and stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water






47. Infection






48. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






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






50. A cancer of the blood forming organs; 80% of childhood ___; noted for the presence of lymphoblasts which replace normal cells in the bone marrow; blast cells are also see in the peripheral blood; null cell type has best prognosis