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NCLEX General

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1. Headache - rash - sensitivity to light






2. 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






3. Capsule can be opened since contents are enteric - coated microspheres; contents should be mixed into a small amount of cool - soft food such as applesauce and the applesauce should then be swallowed immediately without chewing; swallowing whole ensu






4. Increases heart rate






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






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






7. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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8. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






9. Motor dysphasia

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10. Straight back






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






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






13. An X- linked recessive disorder in Which blood fails to clot properly - leading to excessive bleeding if injured.






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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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.






19. Cold vasoconstricts and controls bleeding and swelling 2. Local anesthetic effect 3. Intermittently applied 4. Sterile technique for open wound






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






21. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






22. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






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






24. Holding one's breath & attempt to exhale - Done during exercise - heavy lifting - birth delivery - coughing - sneezing - straining when urinating - defecating - vomiting. May cause cardiac arrest with a weakened heart - Encourage proper breathing whe






25. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






26. 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






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






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






29. Monitor K+






30. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






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






32. Immobilized patient at risk for orthostatic hypotension 2. After prolonged period of immobility - gradually sit patient up






33. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






34. 22 - 29 mEq/l






35. Patient pushes button and receives IV analgesia 2. Device has preset dose and frequency limits 3. Nurse must instruct patient in use of device 4. Nurse must continue to assess patient for a. Pain b. Pain relief c. Side effects (vital signs) 5. Studie






36. Anticoagulants predispose to hemorrhage; discontinue 1-2 weeks before surgery 2. Aminoglycosides (streptomycin - gentamicin) can cause neuromuscular blockade. Anesthesiologist must know. 3. Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and respiratory d






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






38. 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.






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






40. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






41. Right






42. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






43. Inflammation and pain






44. Nausea and vomiting that come before abdominal pain






45. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






46. 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






47. 1 kg






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






49. 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






50. 85 - 115 mEq/l