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NCLEX General

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






2. Tinnitus - headache - hyperventilation - agitation - confusion - diarrhea - and sweating; withhold medication and contact the physician






3. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






4. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






6. Manifestations 1) Tenderness and pain in vein 2) Edema and redness at site 3) Warmth b. Management 1) Cold compresses immediately to relieve pain and inflammation 2) Follow with moist warm compresses to stimulate circulation and promote absorption






7. Only insulin that can be given IV






8. 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






9. Painful - tissue engorgement






10. Patient is likely to be taking isoniazid (INH); INH is a mainstay in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis - used in combination with other antitubercular drugs if the disease is active; vitamin B6 is given to prevent the peripheral neuropathy - d






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






12. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






14. Prevent circulation






15. Left






16. 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






17. 85 - 115 mEq/l






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






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. Are the answers assessments or implementations? If their a mix of both - read the stem to see if you should assess or implement first and then select answer






22. 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






23. Also known as a 'health screening' is a test to assess specific areas of physical growth - development - and health status. Different health screenings are done at each age/development stage.






24. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






25. Hormone Replacement Therapy






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






27. 135 - 145 mEq/l






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






29. What is a bleeding disorder that results from a severe reduction in circulating platelets?Can be idiopathic or may be the result of decreased platelet production in the bone marrow - Platelet count less than 75 -000 cells/mm3






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






31. Inflammation or redness of the tongue. Often seen in malnutrition.






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






33. 5th Intercostal space - left side sternal border






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






35. 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

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36. The nurse teaches the client with ___ ways to change diet and lifestyle habits in order to control the condition.






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

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38. Loss of defective memory






39. Higher osmotic pressure than blood serum; causes cells to shrink; pulls fluid out of cells into blood stream a. Dextrose 5% or higher in saline b. Dextrose stronger than 5% in water c. Albumin






40. There is cross - sensitivity between tartrazine and aspirin; an allergic response to one indicates a possible allergic response to the other






41. Apply cold to prevent swelling - bleeding and relive pain






42. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






43. Receptive dysphasia






44. Gloves - mask - gown






45. 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.






46. Protamine sulfate






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






48. Used to tx symptoms of menopause - hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of ___ combination medications.






49. Inability to look in a particular direction of gaze (both eyes signals a brain disease)






50. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F