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NCLEX General

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1. 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.






2. Pain relievers r/t opium






3. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






4. Generalized infection throughout body






5. 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.






6. 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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7. Up and back






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






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






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






11. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






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






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






14. To move AWAY from midline






15. 16 oz.






16. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






17. Gown - mask - gloves






18. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






19. 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






20. Promotes circulation






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






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






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






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






25. Hormone Replacement Therapy






26. Painful - tissue engorgement






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






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






29. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






30. Narcotic






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






32. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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33. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






34. Tom move TOWARDS the midline






35. Medications used to treat ___ must be given continuously and on time throughout the client's life to maintain therapeutic blood levels.






36. 135 - 145 mEq/l






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






38. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






39. 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






40. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






41. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






42. 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






43. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






44. 16 oz






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






46. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






47. The goal of ___ in care of the client with herpes is to prevent spread of the virus.






48. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






49. 2 pt






50. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present