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NCLEX General

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1. When a client emerges from ___ - the nurse protects the client's airway and monitors the client's vital signs. The nurse then evaluates LOC - reflex status - motor activity - and orients the client to person - place and time as necessary.






2. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






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






4. Can you Identify the topic of the question? If yes - cont to step 2 - if no read answer choices for clues and the go to step 2






5. 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






6. Emergency life - threatening condition which can occur with spinal cord injuries above T6 after spinal shock resolves - which is 1 to 6 weeks after injury; causes include visceral distension and noxious stimuli such as skin pressure - temperature ext






7. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






8. Sheet between patient and cooling blanket b. Prevent skin damage c. Change position frequently d. No shivering: Muscle relaxant may be given if patient shivering






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






10. Only insulin that can be given IV






11. 22 - 29 mEq/l






12. 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






13. Generalized infection throughout body






14. Parinaud's syndrome.






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






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






17. —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






18. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






19. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






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






22. Right






23. In sickle cell crisis - jaundice may be present from RBC destruction and release of ___.






24. Down and back






25. 2 pt






26. Increases heart rate






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






28. Caused by a midbrain lesion; vertical gaze center impaired. Sx's: no vertical gaze - dilated and irregular pupils - eyelid abnormalities and impaired convergence. - characterized by impaired upward vertical gaze and loss of the pupillary light reflex

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29. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






30. Ake with meals to reduce side effects of the drug -- e.g. - nausea - vomiting - anorexia - abdominal cramps - fatigue; these effects tend to be mild and to resolve as therapy continues






31. 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






32. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






33. Legs up in stirrups 2. Uses a. Gyn exams b. Perineal surgery 3. Increases risk of venous stasis and deep vein thrombophlebitis






34. Vit B12 Defiency Anemia is caused from a lack of liver meats - other meats - eggs - milk - increased need - tapeworms and ___.






35. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






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






37. Total suppression of urine






38. Is a condition in which Bp is abnormally high. In adults - ___ is dx with Bp readings higher than 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic after 3 separate readings that are recorded several weeks apart.






39. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






40. Hormone Replacement Therapy






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






42. 1 g






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






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






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






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






47. Act on local tissue






48. 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






49. Has regular insulin in it already






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