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NCLEX General

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1. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






2. Gloves - mask - gown






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. 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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5. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






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






7. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






8. May occur when changing bags - opening line






9. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






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






11. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






12. Flush daily with saline or heparin to prevent clots from forming B. Change dressing three times per week C. Check for infection D. Discard 5-10 ml when drawing blood E. In multilumen catheters use ports for designated purpose F. Valsalva's maneuver w






13. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






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






15. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






16. Stiff joints






17. Movement of fluid from lower to higher concentration. Across semipermeable membrane; high concentration of glucose






18. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






19. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






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






21. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






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






23. 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:






24. Common for debriding






25. 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






26. In the elderly - change in mental status - particularly confusion - is very often the presenting symptom of infection; fever may be absent even when bacteremia or pneumonia are present






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






28. 1cc






29. Infection






30. Cardiotonic






31. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






33. 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.






34. 50% of all primary tumors - linked to specific genetic mutations






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






36. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






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






38. The pressure demonstrated when a solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane from weaker to stronger concentrations






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






45. Receptive dysphasia






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






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






48. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






49. Narcotic






50. Excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)