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NCLEX General

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






2. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






3. Protamine sulfate






4. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






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






6. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






7. Act on local tissue






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






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






10. 1/8 tsp






11. 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.






12. Same osmotic pressure as in the cell Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b. Dextrose 5% in water c. Lactated Ringer's






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






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






15. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






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






17. Total suppression of urine






18. Inflammation and pain






19. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






20. Retards bacteria growth






21. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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






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






24. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






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






26. 12 in.






27. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






28. Lukewarm or tepid water b. Compresses on wrists - ankles - armpits - or groin to speed cooling c. Prevent shivering






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






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






31. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage

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






33. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






34. Hemisensory loss - homonymous hemianopsia - contralateral hemiplegia






35. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






36. Vitamin k






37. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






38. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






39. 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






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






41. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






42. 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






43. 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






44. Being ___ is acting in accordance with a set of standards of conduct. Nursing organizations have established a code of conduct that provides ethical guidelines for nursing practice.






45. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






46. 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






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






48. Fluid buildup in tissues - palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






49. Stiff joints






50. Able to kill bacteria