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NCLEX General

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1. Monitor K+






2. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






3. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






5. 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






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






7. Renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine






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






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






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






11. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






12. Diplopia - internal strabismus - VI and VII involvement - contralateral hemisensory and hemiparesis loss issilateral cerebellar ataxia






13. Suffocation






14. Full thickness skin loss with severe destruction - necrosis - or damage to muscles - bone - or supporting structures






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






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






17. Physiologic needs b. Safety and security c. Love and belonging d. Self esteem e. Self actualization 2. Keep them breathing; keep them safe


18. In clients with ___ - decreased oxygen concentrations due to chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels are the main stimuli for respiration.






19. Hypertension is sometimes called a ___ disease because many clients are symptom free until complications arise - which can occur decades after the hypertension first begins.


20. Narcotic






21. 1000 g






22. Is a skin eruption caused by one of the two families of herpesvirus - herpes simplex or herpes zoster.






23. 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






24. Does Maslow Fit? If NO - alre all answers physical or are all answers pschosocial? If yes - eliminate psychosocial - Does the physical needs make sense? Then apply your ABC's






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






26. Extracellular fluid volume deficit 1. Causes: Loosing more fluid than is taken in a. Vomiting b. Diarrhea c. Diuretics d. Increased respirations e. Insufficient I.V. fluid replacement or PO 2. Manifestations a. Weight loss b. Poor skin turgor c. Dry






27. On left side with lower arm behind the back 2. Good position for administering enema


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






29. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress - onset - hrs to days






30. 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.






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






32. Act on local tissue






33. Reverses effects of other narcotics






34. Wasting






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






36. Homonymous hemianopsia - partial szs w/limited visual phenomena






37. 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






38. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






39. PH 7.52 2. pCO2 52 3. HCO3 34 4. Cause: Vomiting; excessive diuresis






40. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






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






42. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






43. 135 - 145 mEq/l






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






45. This is an acute episode of severe symptoms - brought on by fever - dehydration altitude - vomiting - emotional distress - fatigue - alcohol consumption - pregnancy or excessive physical activity. Precipitated by hypoxia; provide pain relief - provid






46. Head up 45-60 degrees 2. Reduces venous return and reduces cardiac workload 3. Promotes thoracic expansion 4. Reduces tension on the suture line for persons who have had abdominal surgery 5. Promotes drainage


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






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






49. Coma - dilated pupils - extensor posturing - Cheyne Stokes respirations (progressively deeper breathing followed by apnea)






50. 2 pt