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NCLEX General

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1. VS - LOC - Skin color - IV infusions - Drainage Tubes - Dressings - DB & C-h






2. Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia - removing your body's early warning systembeta - blockers bind beta - adrenergic receptor sites - which prevents adrenaline from causing symptoms and glycogenolysis






3. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






4. PH 7.32 2. pCO2 58 3. HCO3 32 4. pO2 60 5. Respiratory Acidosis - hypoxia 5. Causes: COPD - lung cancer






5. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






6. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






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






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






9. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






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






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






12. The ___ has been proven to be effective in preventing two of the strains of human papilloma virus (HPV) responsible for a large percentage of cervical cancer cases.






13. Dermatologic






14. 1 g






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






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






17. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






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






19. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






20. Infection






21. Full thickness skin loss involving subcutaneous damage or necrosis






22. 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






23. 0.45 kg






24. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry






25. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






26. People over the age of 50 are recommended to have the ___ test for colon cancer - a colonoscopy.






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






28. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) Weak pulse and ECG changes b. Causes 1) Potassium depleting diuretics 2) Burns 3) Diarrhea - colitis 4) Vomiting c. Management: Potassium replacement -- DO Not give Digoxin






29. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






30. Common for debriding






31. Diverticular disease is characterized by development of small ___ in the colon wall known as diverticula.






32. Retards bacteria growth






33. Bile in urine






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






35. Parinaud's syndrome.






36. Holinergic or parasympathomimetic used to treat functional urinary retention; mimics action of acetylcholine






37. 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.






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






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






40. To move AWAY from midline






41. Needle punctures dura and cerebral spinal fluid lost. 2. Patient at risk for spinal headache.






42. 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






43. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






44. Head at 90 degrees 2. Used for persons with COPD

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45. Meds used to treat constipation






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






47. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






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






49. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






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