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NCLEX General

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1. 16 oz.






2. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






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






4. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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5. Look at all options as true/false

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6. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






7. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






8. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






9. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






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






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






12. 1cc






13. 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.






14. Stiff joints






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






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






17. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






18. Increases heart rate






19. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






20. To move AWAY from midline






21. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






22. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.






23. 22 - 29 mEq/l






24. Decreases RR






25. 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






26. Prevent circulation






27. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






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






30. 85 - 115 mEq/l






31. 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






32. Human papilloma virus






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






34. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






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






36. Monitor K+






37. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






38. Act by altering perception of and response to pain 2. Act on the central nervous system 3. Adverse reactions a. Depress respirations b. Decrease alertness c. Decrease coughing d. Decrease blood pressure and pulse e. Slow peristalsis f. Constrict pupi






39. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






40. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






41. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






42. Dislodging of needle causes fluid to infiltrate tissues a. Manifestations 1) Edema - blanching - puffiness on under surface of arm 2) Discomfort 3) Slow drip rate 4) Cool to the touch 5) Necrosis and sloughing of tissue with certain drugs (Levophed)






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






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






45. Loss of defective memory






46. Painful - tissue engorgement






47. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






48. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






49. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






50. Outside of arachnoidal tissue - usually benign and slow growing