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1. In client with emphysema - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated ___ levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






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






3. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






4. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






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






6. Sudden suppression of RBC production with worsening of anemia and disappearance of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. May be result of PARVOVIRUS infection of bone marrow or sickle cell crisis.






7. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






8. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin






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






10. 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






11. Fluid balance - acid - base - nerve conduction a. Causes 1) Increased perspiration 2) Drinking only tap water 3) GI losses: diarrhea - vomiting - suction 4) Diuretics b - Manifestations 1) Confusion 2) Hypotension 3) Oliguria 4) Muscle weakness 5) Co






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






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






14. Acts by blocking opiate receptors in the brain 2. Used to treat: a. Opiate induced respiratory depression b. Opiate overdose 3. Side effects: a. Withdrawal symptoms in addicted persons b. Return of pain 4. Drug is rapid acting; narcotic may last long






15. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






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






17. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






18. 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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19. 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






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






22. Head and trunk flat with legs elevated 2. Preferred for shock 3. Increases venous return without putting pressure on the diaphragm






23. Atb






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






25. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






26. 16 oz






27. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






28. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






29. Human papilloma virus






30. Postexposure protocol






31. Inflammation and pain






32. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






33. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 30 3. HCO3 18 4. Causes: a. Diabetes b. Renal failure c. Diarrhea






34. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






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






36. Total suppression of urine






37. 3 tsp






38. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






39. Given in small amounts bc is retained






40. Reverses effects of other narcotics






41. Painful - tissue engorgement






42. 6 oz.






43. Oral hypoglycemic that decreases blood sugar by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas; prednisone is a corticosteroid that causes hyperglycemia






44. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






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






46. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






47. Meds used to treat constipation






48. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






49. 0.45 kg






50. Increasing dyspnea with periods of apnea