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NCLEX General

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






2. 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






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






4. 3 tsp






5. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






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






7. Wasting






8. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry






9. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






10. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






11. Straight back






12. Total suppression of urine






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






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






15. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






16. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism - to hold back blood; decreased blood flow to tissue caused by constriction or occlusion of a blood vessel






17. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






18. Right






19. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






20. 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






21. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






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






24. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






25. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






26. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






27. A bleeding disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood - which impairs the clotting process






28. Loss of defective memory






29. Protamine sulfate






30. When opening a sterile package open the first flap away from you B. Never turn your back on a sterile field C. Avoid talking D. Keep all objects within vies; below the waist is not a sterile field. E. Moisture carries organisms through a barrier F. O






31. Only insulin that can be given IV






32. Meds used to treat constipation






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






37. 80% to 90% of brain tumors - named for What part of the nerve cell affected.






38. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






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






40. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe

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






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






43. 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 ___.






44. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis






45. 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






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






47. Urinary analgesic. For pain with UTIs. May cause urinary discoloration. May cause glomerulonephritis - hepatitis - renal impairment.






48. Has regular insulin in it already






49. Down and back






50. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed for ___ - and the nurse should advise clients that these medications can cause drowsiness and the lcient should avoid operating any type of eqpt (including driving).