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NCLEX General

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1. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






2. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






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






4. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing






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






6. Look at all options as true/false

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7. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






8. 1cc






9. Able to kill bacteria






10. Wasting






11. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






12. 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






13. Gown - mask - gloves






14. Up and back






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






16. The loss of the right or left half of the field of vision in both eyes.






17. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






18. Jacksonian szs - generalized szs - hemiparesis






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






20. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.






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






22. Reverses effects of other narcotics






23. Anesthesia is the partial or complete loss of sensation - and general anesthesia produces a complete loss of sensation (unconsciousneess). It is also referred to as ___.






24. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






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






26. Bile in urine






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






28. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






29. Prevent circulation






30. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






31. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






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






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






34. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






35. Common for debriding






36. 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






37. 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






38. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






39. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






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






41. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






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






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






44. 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.






45. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






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






47. 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






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






49. Protamine sulfate






50. Routine tasks b. Routine vital signs