Science Medicine Nursing
NCLEX-RN (Study guide)Exam Review:
Comprehensive Practice Questions, Rationales &
Essential Nursing Concepts
Terms in this set (114)
Autonomic Dysreflexia Complications:
-severe pounding headache (from onset of HTN)
-Profuse sweating
-Nasal congestion
Iron daily requirements for women 15 mg/day
Blood transfusion (hemolytic reaction) S/S:
-chills
-headache
-backache
-dyspnea
-hypotension
-fever
Manic episode (behaviors) -Grandiose delusions
-difficulty concentrating
-agitation
Meniere's disease/syndrome Is an inner ear disorder that causes episodes of
vertigo/spinning
Boggy uterus deviated to right -indicates full bladder
-encourage client to void (offer bedpan)
Cystic Fibrosis (diet requirements) -High protein
-High calorie
Cerebellum Maintains balance
IVP (intravenous pyelogram) Is a radiological procedure used to visualize abnormalities of
the urinary system, including the kidneys ureters and bladder
Nursing management:
-because of the need to visualize the abdominal area,
cleansing enemas the evening before and IVP are usually
ordered
, Rho (D) immune globulin (RhoGam) Is given to an Rh-negative mother who delivers an Rh positive
baby when the baby has a negative Coombs test
Cane use (going downstairs) -advance cane and weak leg
-then strong leg
Memory trick: the good goes up, the bad goes down
Delegation to remember LPN/LVN and "pulled" or "re-assigned" RN from another unit
- receive stable patients with expected outcomes
Room assignments -clients with fracture are considered "clean"
-do. Not place elderly pts with pneumonia pts
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Hx of symptoms:
-pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation
Immunizations DPT (diptheria, tetanus, pertussis)
-1st dose: may be given at 2 mos
-2nd dose: given around 4 mos
-3rd dose: given around 6 mos
MMR: given at 12-15 mos
rotavirus: 2, 4, and 6 mos
Varicella: 12 to 15 mos
Cushing's syndrome (too many steroids) Assessment findings:
-buffalo hump
-weight gain
-moon face
-purple striae
-osteoporosis
-mood swings
-high susceptibility to infections
-hyperglycemia
-hypernatremia
Insulin administration Insulin should be administered at room temperature; temp
extremes should be avoided
Lumbar lesions (ruptured disc) Cause paresthesia, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy in the
lower extremities
Guillain-Barre syndrome (symptoms) -resp failure
-flaccidity due to paralysis of the muscles
-urinary retention due to loss of sensation
NCLEX-RN (Study guide)Exam Review:
Comprehensive Practice Questions, Rationales &
Essential Nursing Concepts
Terms in this set (114)
Autonomic Dysreflexia Complications:
-severe pounding headache (from onset of HTN)
-Profuse sweating
-Nasal congestion
Iron daily requirements for women 15 mg/day
Blood transfusion (hemolytic reaction) S/S:
-chills
-headache
-backache
-dyspnea
-hypotension
-fever
Manic episode (behaviors) -Grandiose delusions
-difficulty concentrating
-agitation
Meniere's disease/syndrome Is an inner ear disorder that causes episodes of
vertigo/spinning
Boggy uterus deviated to right -indicates full bladder
-encourage client to void (offer bedpan)
Cystic Fibrosis (diet requirements) -High protein
-High calorie
Cerebellum Maintains balance
IVP (intravenous pyelogram) Is a radiological procedure used to visualize abnormalities of
the urinary system, including the kidneys ureters and bladder
Nursing management:
-because of the need to visualize the abdominal area,
cleansing enemas the evening before and IVP are usually
ordered
, Rho (D) immune globulin (RhoGam) Is given to an Rh-negative mother who delivers an Rh positive
baby when the baby has a negative Coombs test
Cane use (going downstairs) -advance cane and weak leg
-then strong leg
Memory trick: the good goes up, the bad goes down
Delegation to remember LPN/LVN and "pulled" or "re-assigned" RN from another unit
- receive stable patients with expected outcomes
Room assignments -clients with fracture are considered "clean"
-do. Not place elderly pts with pneumonia pts
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Hx of symptoms:
-pattern of alternating diarrhea and constipation
Immunizations DPT (diptheria, tetanus, pertussis)
-1st dose: may be given at 2 mos
-2nd dose: given around 4 mos
-3rd dose: given around 6 mos
MMR: given at 12-15 mos
rotavirus: 2, 4, and 6 mos
Varicella: 12 to 15 mos
Cushing's syndrome (too many steroids) Assessment findings:
-buffalo hump
-weight gain
-moon face
-purple striae
-osteoporosis
-mood swings
-high susceptibility to infections
-hyperglycemia
-hypernatremia
Insulin administration Insulin should be administered at room temperature; temp
extremes should be avoided
Lumbar lesions (ruptured disc) Cause paresthesia, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy in the
lower extremities
Guillain-Barre syndrome (symptoms) -resp failure
-flaccidity due to paralysis of the muscles
-urinary retention due to loss of sensation
