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NCLEX General

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1. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






2. 1 g






3. Analgesic - antipyretic - anticoagulant - anti - inflammatory






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






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

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6. Dermatitis is an ___ of the skin that produces an itchy - red rash.






7. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






8. Sickled cells are sequestered in the spleen - by the time the kiddo is 5 they will have infarced their spleen therefore it happens under the age of 5 and given prophylactic antibiotics up until age 5. results in an emergency spleenectomy - large volu






9. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






10. Deficient oxygen in the blood.






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






12. 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






13. Patient is moved all at once so there is no twisting of spine B. One person moves the head and shoulders C. Second person moves the feet and legs at the same time D. Turning sheet may be helpful E. Place the bed in a high position to promote good bod






14. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






15. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






16. Act on local tissue






17. Is a centrally acting alpha - adrenergic used to treat hypertension; apply to nonhairy site every 7 days; side effects include drowsiness - sedation - orthostatic hypotension; heart failure






18. 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






19. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






20. 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






21. Made in the adrenal cortex b. Causes kidney to retain sodium and water and get rid of potassium






22. 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






23. Bile in urine






24. Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate






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






26. Head lower than trunk and feet 2. Uses a. Shock - sometimes b. Prolapsed cord when mother not in hospital; Increases venous return






27. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






28. Hormone Replacement Therapy






29. Postexposure protocol






30. Antidepressant.......MAOI inhibitor.....Relieves depression......Nardil..food without tyramine






31. ___ of Vit B12 Defiency Anemia such as difficulty with gait - paresthesia - and ataxia -






32. HIV is a ___ that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) - leading to a loss of immune function and subsequent development of opportunitstic infections.






33. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






34. 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






35. Retards bacteria growth






36. Manifestations 1) Headache - flushed skin - tachycardia 2) Venous distention 3) Increased venous pressure 4) Coughing - dyspnea - cyanosis 5) Pulmonary edema b. Prevention 1) Check for preexisting heart condition 2) Monitor flow rate of solution 3) P






37. 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






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






39. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






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






41. What is the outcome of each remaining answers? Determine if the outcome of each answer is disire and select the correct answer.






42. 12 in.






43. Causes 1) Decreased water intake 2) Increased sodium intake 3) Impaired renal function b. Manifestations 1) Edema 2) Dry - sticky mucous membranes 3) Thirst 4) Elevated temp. 5) Flushed skin c. Management: Give water






44. Resp. depression






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






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






47. 60 gtt






48. Generalized infection throughout body






49. 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






50. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing