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NCLEX General

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1. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






2. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






3. May occur when changing bags - opening line






4. 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






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






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






7. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






8. 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






9. Weight bearing is necessary to keep calcium in the bones 2. Calcium leaving bones may increase risk of kidney stone






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






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






12. 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






13. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






14. Adjust to retirement C. Adjust to loss of friends - family D. View own death as appropriate outcome of life






15. Atb






16. —pentamidine is an antiprotozoal agent used to prevent and/or treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) - a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients; manifestations of PCP usually include coughing - fever - dyspnea - fatigue - and weight loss






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






18. A skin sensation - such as burning - prickling - itching - or tingling - with no apparent physical cause.






19. Retards bacteria growth






20. Infection






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

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22. 16 oz.






23. 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






24. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






25. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






26. Vitamin k






27. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






28. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






29. 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.






30. 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.






31. Protamine sulfate






32. Acetone in urine






33. Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted disease - and a number of subtypes have been shown to contribute to cancers of the ___.






34. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






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






36. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






37. Aspirin






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






39. 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






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






41. 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.






42. Meds used to treat constipation






43. Monitor K+






44. 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






45. Constrict blood vessels






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






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






48. Able to kill bacteria






49. 60 gtt






50. The ___ is generally printed on the package of the IV infusion set.