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NCLEX General

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


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






3. Constrict blood vessels






4. Form of shock associated with adrenocortical insufficiency and characterized by profound hypotension and electrolyte imbalances.






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


6. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






7. Generalized infection throughout body






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






9. The nurse recognizes that one of the risks with ___ is increased risk of heart disease - pulmonary embolism - stroke - and breast and endometrial cancers.






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






11. Narcotic






12. Instruct client to avoid ingesting alcohol when taking drug






13. 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






14. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






15. Emphysema is a ___ in which the alveoli of the lungs are distended - causing difficulty in exhaling air with chronically elevated carbon dioxide levels.






16. Diarrhea is sign of lithium toxicity along with oversedation - ataxia - tinnitus - slurred speech - and muscle weakness/twitching; stop lithium and obtain serum levels when diarrhea present






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. 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






19. 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






20. Bile in urine






21. Gown - mask - gloves






22. Symptoms of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia include pallor - jaundice - fatigue - weight loss - neurologic symptoms and in particular a ___.






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






24. Can do sterile procedures b. Can give medications except IV meds






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






26. Reddened - warm area noted around insertion site or on path of vein; discontinue IV - apply warm - moist compresses - restart IV at new site






27. Partial thickness loss of skin involving epidermis and/or part of dermis






28. Straight back






29. Caused by a decrease in peripheral resistance - vasoconstriction






30. 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






31. Total suppression of urine






32. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






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






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






35. A large multinucleated or multilobed cell with inclusion body- like nucleoli surrounded by a halo of clear nucleoplasm and must be present to dx Hodgkin's Lymphoma.






36. Gloves - mask - gown






37. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






39. 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






40. Causative agent --> reservoir -->portal of exit --> Mode of transmission -->portal of entry-->susceptible host






41. Movement of particles from higher to lower concentration






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






44. Needle does not puncture dura. Spinal headache unlikely. 2. Once sensation and motion return patient may be in any position that is satisfactory for the procedure.






45. A decrease in total blood volume such as hemorrhage - transfusions






46. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration






47. Testing for blood in the stools of an infant






48. Contralateral thalamus pain - contralateral hemisensory loss.






49. In intravenous infusions - the drip rate (also called the drip factor or drop factor) is the number of drops delivered per ___ of solution.






50. 135 - 145 mEq/l