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NCLEX General

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1. Decreases RR






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






3. 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






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






5. 16 oz.






6. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






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






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






9. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise - onset - sudden






10. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






11. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






12. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






13. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






14. 1/8 tsp






15. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






16. 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






17. Patient on side 2. Prevents aspiration when patient is not fully alert






18. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






19. Can cause respiratory depression by decreasing rate and depth of respirations; analgesic used for moderate to severe pain; side effects include change in BP - bradycardia -






20. Contralateral dystonia - Contralateral choreoathetosis






21. 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






22. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






23. Caused by poor heart action.- drugs that make heart beat more effectively






24. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






25. A focal seizure that begins with an uncontrolled stiffening or jerking of the body asuch as the finger - mouth - or foot that may progress to a generalized seizure.






26. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






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






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






29. 1cc






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






31. 1 kg






32. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






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






34. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






35. —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






36. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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37. Manifestations 1) Hypotension - cyanosis - tachycardia 2) Increased venous pressure - loss of consciousness b. Prevention 1) Run fluid through tubing and needle or catheter to force air out before starting infusion 2) When using glass bottle - change






38. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






39. Look at all options as true/false

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






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






42. 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






43. Generalized infection throughout body






44. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






45. 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:






46. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






48. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






49. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






50. To move AWAY from midline