NCLEX RN Study Guide Material - All Answers Confirmed Correct

NCLEX RN Study Guide Material - All Answers Confirmed Correct chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) side effects (4) - answer - Extrapyramidal including -akathisia (motor restlessness), -dystonias (protrusion of tongue, abnormal posturing), -pseudoparkinsonism (tremors, rigidity), -dyskinesia (stiff neck, difficulty swallowing). akathisia - answer - motor restlessness (ie restless leg syndrome) dystonias - answer - protrusion of tongue, abnormal posturing pseudoparkinsonism - answer - tremors, rigidity dyskinesia - answer - stiff neck, difficulty swallowing hypothyroidism - answer - cold intolerance; constipation; sensitive to narcotics, barbiturates, and anesthetics Plasma Cholesterol Screening (Patient Prep)(3) - answer - -normal diet week before test -no alcohol -only sips of water 12 hours before test mannitol (Osmitrol) - answer - osmolar diuretic -increase in urinary output Solitary Play - answer - infant Parallel Play - answer - toddler Associative Play - answer - Pre-School Urine Testing for Glucose (Consideration in Elderly) - answer - Possible False-Negative Reading -Renal threshold for elderly increases level at which glucose starts to appear in urine clomiphene citrate (Clomid) (Action) - answer - Induces ovulation by altering estrogen and stimulating follicular growth to produce a mature ovum. IV Drug Use Complication - answer - Cellulitis New Rehabilitation Client Assessment - answer - Client expectations from rehabilitation program for future success verapamil (Calan) (Indication and assessment) - answer - Indicated for supraventricular tachycardias -assess heart rate Treatment for Pediculosis Capitis - answer - Head Lice. Apply cream rinse, repeat after 7 days if needed. Passive ROM - answer - -assist with ADL's -does NOT increase muscle strength -may be limited -should not be done to point of discomfort Narcotic Law - answer - RN must have MD's order to administer narcotics Addisonian Crisis (S&S) (2) - answer - -Restlessness -Rapid, weak pulse (signs of shock) Addison's Disease (S&S) (3) - answer - -Muscular weakness and fatigue -Dark pigmentation of skin -GI disturbances and anorexia Fundus Location (4th Stage of Labor) - answer - At the umbilicus Phobias Involve: (3) - answer - -projection -displacement -symbolization Projection - answer - Attributing one's thoughts or impulses to another Displacement - answer - Shifting of emotion concerning person or object to another neutral or less dangerous person or object Sublimation - answer - Diversion or unacceptable drives into socially acceptable channels Internalization - answer - Incorporation of someone else's opinion as one's own Rationalization - answer - Attempt to make behavior appear to be the result of logical thinking Intellectualization - answer - Excessive reasoning or logic used to avoid experiencing disturbing feelings Reaction Formation - answer - development of conscious attitudes and behavior patterns into opposite of what one really wants to do. Symbolization - answer - Something represents something else Causes of Constipation in Elderly (8) - answer - -Less activity -decreased muscle tone (reduced GI motility) -prolonged use of laxitives -medication side effects -ignoring urge to defecate -emotional problems -insufficient fluid intake -excessive dietary fat Chest Tube-Expanded Lung Finding - answer - Fluid in water-seal chamber does not fluctuate with respirations Fractured Hip Assessment - answer - leg appears shortened and is adducted and externally rotated Daily Calorie Increase for Breast-Feeding Mother - answer - 500 Morro Reflex - answer - Disappears after 3 to 4 months Cord Care - answer - -Hard and dry after a few days -falls off within 1 to 2 weeks -No tub baths until cord falls off cortisol (action) (2) - answer - -Converts proteins and fat into glucose -Anti-inflammatory agent epinephrine (action) - answer - -Preparing body for fight or flight parathyroid hormone; parathormone (action)