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NCLEX General

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1. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






2. Acetone in urine






3. Protamine sulfate






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






5. Suffocation






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






7. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






8. 22 - 29 mEq/l






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






10. Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is seen with multiple small hemorrhages in the skin. Decreased in number of circulating ___.






11. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






12. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






13. Bile in urine






14. Is a route of parenteral medication adm near the base of the spine - most commonly used for administering an anesthetic for pain management. Most commonly used in first and second stages of labor and for pain relief.






15. Decreases RR






16. The nurse should perform a detailed assessment to determine whether the client is experiencing ___ - because certain drugs - and other medical and neurologic disorders may mimic the symptoms of depression.






17. In ___ - symptoms of heart failure often occur earlier - which is possibility due to the higher rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)






18. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






19. 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






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






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






22. A rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys)characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst






23. Place the wheel chair on the patient's strong side B. Position the open part of the chair toward the foot of the bed. C. Have patient stand on strong foot and pivot - then sit in chair






24. Analgesics - antipyretic - small anticoagulation






25. Salicylates - NSAIDs






26. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction






27. 16 oz.






28. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






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






30. Cardiotonic






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. Manifestations 1) Muscle weakness 2) ECG changes b. Causes 1) Renal failure 2) Acidosis c. Management 1) Kayexalate by mouth or retention enema - reduces serum potassium 2) Insulin and glucose IV






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






35. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






37. Head up 20 to 30 degrees 2. Reduces intracranial pressure; good for head injuries and craniotomies 3. Good for cervical neck surgery


38. 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






39. Painful - tissue engorgement






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


41. A dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen






42. 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






43. 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






44. Also known as pernicious anemia - is characterized by an interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells. Interruption in the formation of RBC precursor cells - will result in a high number of large - immature cells.






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






46. 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






47. 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






48. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






49. Monitor K+






50. 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