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NCLEX Miscellaneous

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1. Cranial nerve ___ is the facial nerve that when damaged causes facial paralysis.






2. Depressed cardiac impulse transmission; facial flushing - absent deep tendon reflexes - paralysis; emergency support ventilation & calcium gluconate.






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






4. Prone to fluid overload and CHF due to Na and water retention.

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5. Metabolic alkalosis






6. Excessive release of vasopression from posterior pituitary gland - resulting in hyponatremia and possible fluid overload.






7. Major concern for patients with abruptio placentae.






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






9. Trigeminal nerve provides sensation to facial muscles.






10. ____ ____ for patients who may have vericose veins.






11. High calories - high protein - low fat diet






12. Digital sensitivity to cold caused by vasculitis of blood vessels in upper & lower extremities.

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13. S3 ventricular gallop






14. Respiratory acidosis






15. Creatinine (CR) women






16. RBC values children; million/mm3






17. Serum Albumin - detects protein malnutrition






18. Regulates cardiac rhythm - increasing cardiac output






19. Normal Magnesium levels






20. Disappears 3-4 months






21. Creatine kinase (CK); child; used to detect acute mi






22. Hemoglobin values - women; g/DL






23. ___ ___ levels can be caused by chemotherapy or cancer.






24. Hypothyroidism - slows all body functions.






25. Seconds/PT.






26. Hernia repair.






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






28. Fatigue - pallor - exertional dyspnea.






29. ESR women under 50






30. RBC values women; million/mm3






31. HCO3 - Bicarbonate






32. Excessive urine output - severe hydration - excessive thirst - anorexia - weakness; Treat w/ Pitressin.






33. Creatinine (CR) infant






34. HDL - men (good cholesterol)






35. Lethargy - increased temperature - disorentation - thirst - dry swollen tongue - tachycardia






36. Monitors effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy






37. Paresthesias (burning - tingling) - muscle weakness - inc sensitivity to digitalis.






38. Speed at which RBC's settle in well - mixed venous blood; indicates inflammation.






39. HDL - women (good cholesterol)






40. EKG changes - dysrhythmias - cardiac arrest - muscle weakness






41. Normal ___ levels 8-20 units.






42. Can indicate peritonitis






43. Missed periods or spotting w/abdominal pain.






44. Hematocrit levels - children; %






45. ____ ____ causes vertigo.

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46. Delusions of persecution






47. PaCO2 levels






48. BUN lab values; evaluates renal function






49. Treats tetany from damage to parathyroid gland






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