Exam (elaborations)
Nclex-Study-Topics
- Course
- Institution
Exam of 4 pages for the course NCLEX at NCLEX (Nclex-Study-Topics)
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
EXAMQA
Reviews received
Content preview
PHYSIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY- Reduction for Risk Potential (10-16%)
o Know the signs and symptoms and treatments about cataracts, glaucoma, meniere’s disease, guillain-
barre syndrome, meningitis, migraine, huntington’s disease.
o Know the difference in diabetes 1 and 2. How are they treated? What are signs and symptoms and
complications?
o Know the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and how are they treated.
o Concentrate on complications of diabetes 1. Diabetes ketoacidosis and 2. Hyperglycemia
hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome.
o Know what causes cystic fibrosis and its complications.
o Know what PKU is how it’s treated and also its complications.
o Know what does hiatal hernia, pyloric stenosis, gastritis means.
o Know the difference between duodenal ulcer and gastric ulcer.
o Know what Chron’s disease means, what kind of diet is advised for it?
o Be able to differentiate between appendicitis, diverticular disease, and peritonitis.
o Know what hirschspurng’s disease means.
o Know how to care for ostomies. Know about specific diets for different types of ostomies and know
what kind of return to expect fro different types of ostomies.
o Know everything about cirrhosis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, lupus.
o Know about two different types of jaundice that are seen in newborns.
o Know the age-appropriate health-care procedures for pre-operation
o Know what could be the potential complications after surgery and know the nursing consideration for
each one of them.
o Try to learn as much about diagnostic tests as possible. Recognize the ones for which patient has to be
on NPO and need special care pre and post test.
o Know about chest tubes- water fluctuation, bubbling, removal, and complications.
o Know about Central venous pressure, and its complications
- Physiological Adaptation (11-17%)
o Know the normal breath sounds and abnormal ones. Know which pulmonary disease will have which
type of adventitious sound.
o Know what to do in emergencies such as Cardiopulmonary arrest, epilottitis, MI, dysrhythmias, head
injury, chest trauma, abdominal injury, shock, ICP, sezuire, and stroke.
o Know how to read an EKG. Calculate HR and rhythm off an EKG.
o Know the difference between defilbrillation and cardioversion.
o Know what kind of function ability co-relates with the spinal cord injury.
o Signs and symptoms and treatment of fluid volume overload and deficit.
o Know A-Z of ADH and SIADH
o Know A-Z of hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia,
hypomagnesemiam, and hypermagnesemia. You have to study these. There’s no escaping.
o Know the 9-rules of burns and nursing care for burn pt.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EXAMQA. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
53068 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now