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NCLEX General

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1. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






2. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. Professional negligence - misconduct - or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in injury or loss to the recipient of the professional services.






8. A ___ is implemented after occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - which involves drug tx and ongoing HIV antibody tests.






9. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






10. 135 - 145 mEq/l






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






12. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






13. Reverses effects of other narcotics






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






15. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






17. 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






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






19. Apply heat to improve circulation and healing






20. Narcotic






21. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






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






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






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






30. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






32. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






33. Are all answers physical? If NO - proceed to step 5. If Yes - Apply ABC's






34. Increases heart rate






35. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






36. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






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






38. Has regular insulin in it already






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






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






41. 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






42. Generalized infection throughout body






43. Head injury is one of the most common causes of ___ and disability in the U.S.






44. 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






45. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.

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46. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






47. Is an abnormal increase in the number of RBC's granulocytes - and thrombocytes - leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity (thickness).






48. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure






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






50. Resp. depression