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NCLEX General

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1. Acts of both omission and commission. 2. Failure to provide care that a reasonably prudent heath care professional would provide in the given circumstances. 3. Failure to provide care that meets the accepted standards of care - or giving care that re






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






3. 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






4. 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






5. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






6. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






7. Early hydrocephalus - papillary abnormalities - Parinaud's Syndrome






8. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles


9. Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements






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






11. Receptive dysphasia






12. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






13. Changes in color:( red - blue - purple) - temperature changes - and skin stiffness






14. Chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin - loss of appetite - and depression






15. Acetone in urine






16. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






17. Produced by adrenal cortex. Target most cells to promote breakdown of glycogen - fats - and proteins as energy sources; raise blood level of glucose.Cortisol and Cortisone are types of these hormones.






18. 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.






19. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






20. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






21. In heart failure - symptoms include SOB - cold and pale extremeties and a persistent - dry cough due to ___ in the lungs.






22. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






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






24. Dispose of sharps in puncture - resistant containers B. Do not recap used needles C. Wear protective barriers (gloves - gowns - masks - eyewear) when at risk for exposure to body fluids D. Clean blood spills with soap and water or household bleach 1:






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






26. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






27. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






29. Sudden onset of extensive ___ - caused by conditions that cause local or systemic hypoxemia Pain is the most common symptom. Skin changes pallor or cyanosis. Not iron deficient. Open sores and ulcers from poor tissue perfusion. UA has proteins - poor






30. Cause drowsiness; maintain client safety






31. Act on local tissue






32. Resp. depression






33. Emergency care can be given to stabilize patient who is not able to give consent. 2. Age of majority is eighteen 3. Unconscious adults need permission for care by parents or spouse if married. 4. Persons who are not alert or have been given mind alte






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






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






36. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






37. 1 tsp






38. 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






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


40. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






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






42. 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






43. 1000 g






44. Less osmotic pressure than blood serum - hydrates cells a. Tap water b. Sodium chloride less than 0.9%






45. 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






46. 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






47. Hormone Replacement Therapy






48. Slows down mental/physical processes






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






50. Constrict blood vessels