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NCLEX General

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1. Postexposure protocol






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






3. Protamine sulfate






4. 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






5. Look at all options as true/false

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6. 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






7. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






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






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






10. 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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11. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






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






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






14. Salicylates - NSAIDs






15. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






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






17. Meds used to treat constipation






18. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression






19. Common for debriding






20. Cardiotonic






21. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






22. 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






23. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






24. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






25. Receptive dysphasia






26. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






27. Monitor K+






28. Purposes 1. Relaxes muscle spasm 2. Softens exudate for removal 3. Vasodilates; hastens healing 4. Localizes infection 5. Reduces congestion 6. Relaxes - comforts






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






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






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






32. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:






33. 3.5 - 5.5 mEq/l






34. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






35. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






36. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






37. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






38. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.






39. 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






40. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






41. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






42. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






43. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






44. Assess for signs of circulatory overload 2. Assess urinary output to determine renal function 3. Assess needle site 4. Assess infusion site for signs of infiltration 5. Assess flow rate 6. Assess IV container 7. Assess IV tubing






45. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






46. Loss of defective memory






47. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






48. 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






49. Slows down mental/physical processes






50. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses