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NCLEX General

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1. 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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2. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






3. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






4. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






5. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






6. Is the in ability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremities - and a persistent - dry cough due to fluid congestion in the lungs.






7. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






8. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






9. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema

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10. Acetone in urine






11. 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






12. Total suppression of urine






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






14. 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






15. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d






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






17. 6 oz.






18. 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






19. Parinaud's syndrome.






20. 3 tsp






21. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






22. Another name for head injury which is any trauma to the head that can cause soft tissue damage or internal injury to the brain - and often occurs as a result of motor veh crashes - falls and sports.






23. Pain relievers r/t opium






24. Motor dysphasia

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25. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






26. 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.






27. 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.






28. 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






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






30. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






31. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






32. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present






33. Right






34. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext






35. Gloves - mask - gown






36. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






37. Receptive dysphasia






38. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)






39. 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.






40. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






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






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






43. Vitamin k






44. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






45. 60 gtt






46. 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 -






47. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






48. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






49. 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.






50. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety