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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






2. RBC values men; million/mm3






3. Respiratory alkalosis






4. WBC values - children






5. ___ insulin peaks in 2-4 hours.






6. Very long acting insulin; cannot be mixed with other insulins.






7. Seconds/PTT; lower limit of normal -






8. Respiratory acidosis






9. Evaluates response of FHR to stress of fetal movement.






10. Severe headache from rapid onset of hypertension; profuse sweating.






11. Triglyceride Lab values






12. Respiratory failure and flaccidity due to paralysis of muscles.






13. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






14. Normal Magnesium levels






15. Normal calcium levels.






16. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






17. Delusions of persecution






18. Characterized by painless vaginal bleeding.






19. Heat - range of motion exercises - weight reduction






20. Creatinine (CR) infant






21. Monitors effectivness of coumadin therapy






22. RhoGAM is given to mothers who are ___ ____ - who have Rh - positive babies when baby has a negative coombs test.






23. Pain at umbilicus radiating down to groin; bulge in r/lower quad.






24. Disappears 3-4 months






25. Platelet count in thousands






26. Metabolic acidosis






27. Add ___ - subtract ____ - Add ___






28. Tuning fork held against mastoid bone






29. Orogastric tube designed for rapid lavage; suction equipment needed to reduce risk of aspiration.






30. Taken w/meals and before bedtime; acne like rash.






31. Inflammation of protective covering of brain and spinal cord.






32. Measures cognitive function






33. Tests for the presence of tardive dyskinesia.






34. Infants born to diabetics are at greater risk to develope _____.






35. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






36. Causes photosensitivity - use sun screen.






37. Cause CNS & Respiratory depression; contraindicated in head injuries.






38. S3 ventricular gallop






39. Support group for infertility






40. Nausea - muscle cramps - confusion - muscle twitching - convulsions






41. Treates Hyperkalemia






42. R- sided HF; congestion of venous system resulting in peripheral edema.






43. Daily weights - high protein diets.






44. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






45. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






46. Eyes not properly aligned w/each other.






47. Metabolic alkalosis






48. Awakens at night w/heartburn.






49. Tuning fork held in middle of forehead.






50. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.