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Exam study book NCLEX-PN of Wilda Rinehart, Diann Sloan, Clara Hurd - ISBN: 9780768928181 (NCLEX PN)
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NCLEX PN TESTBANK Contains 862 Questions andAnswers
Acute glomerulonephritis that is associated with beta hemoloytic step - ANSWER: is
an immunologic disorder that is caused by beta-hemolytic step occurs 21 days after
respiratory or skin infection
What is common after repeated vomiting - ANSWER: hypokalemia and
hypomagesemia, it is important to check a pts electrolyte levels
Peripheral edema, shortness of breath, and dizziness are - ANSWER: common with
pacemakers failure. Decreased cardiac output
Which of the following is a complication that occurs during the first 24 hours after a
percutaneous liver biopsy? - ANSWER: Hemorrhage
increased pulse, a decreased blood pressure, and increased respirations indicate
shock. Shock is a result of an - ANSWER: Hemorrhage
orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction. - ANSWER: parkinsons
disease
One cup of fluid is equal to - ANSWER: 8 oz
One oz is equal to - ANSWER: 30ml
Why are diuretics given? - ANSWER: Promote excretion of sodium and water though
the kidneys
Hypotension and hypovolemic shock are complications of a paracentesis due to
removal of a large volume of fluid. - ANSWER: paracentesis
The specific gravity of urine - ANSWER: (1.010- 1.030) and the normal levels of
hematocrit (male 42- 50%, female 40- 48%)
normal range for a PTT is? - ANSWER: 20- 45 seconds;
Autocratic leadership - ANSWER: is an approach in which the leader retains all
authority and is primarily concerned with task accomplishment
Situational leadership - ANSWER: is a comprehensive approach that incorporates the
leader's style, the maturity of the work group, and the situation at hand.
, Democratic leadership - ANSWER: is a people-centered approach that is primarily
concerned with human relations and teamwork. This leadership style facilitates goal
accomplishment and contributes to the growth and development of the staff.
Laissez-faire - ANSWER: leadership is a permissive style in which the leader gives up
control and delegates all decision making to the work group.
- ANSWER: Findings associated with fluid volume excess include cough, dyspnea,
crackles, tachypnea, tachycardia, an elevated blood pressure, a bounding pulse, an
elevated central venous pressure, weight gain, edema, neck and hand vein
distention, an altered level of consciousness, and a decreased hematocrit level.
Potassium-rich - ANSWER: gastrointestinal (GI) fluids are lost through GI suction,
which places the client at risk for hypokalemia
- ANSWER: Cushing's syndrome or diarrhea and the client who has been overusing
laxatives are at risk for hypokalemia
hyperkalemia - ANSWER: Clients who experience the cellular shifting of potassium,
as in the early stages of massive cell destruction (i.e., with trauma, burns, sepsis, or
metabolic or respiratory acidosis), are at risk for hyperkalemia
Sensible - ANSWER: are those that the person is aware of, such as those that occur
through wound drainage, GI tract losses, and urination.
Insensible losses - ANSWER: may occur without the person's awareness. Insensible
losses occur daily through the skin and the lungs.
isotonic solutions - ANSWER: 0.9 sodium cholride this is normal saline lactated
ringers solution
hypotonic solutions (more dilute hypos love water) - ANSWER: treats edema and
kidney disease and is 5% dextrose and water
Hypertonic solutions (higher concentrations of particles) - ANSWER: 3% sodium
chloride protein solutions comes in 10, 50, 70% dextrose
Colloid solutions - ANSWER: contain solutes of higher molecular weight than the
serum
examples
Plasmanate, dextra, hespan, salt poor albumin
Hypertonic solutions are used to treat - ANSWER: severe hyponatremia and negative
nitrogen balance.
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