Uworld set 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Uworld NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed The nurse is caring for the client with increased intracranial pressure. The nurse would note which trend in vital signs if the intracranial pressure is rising? 1. Increasing temperature, increasing pulse, increasing respirations, decreasing blood pressure 2. Increasing temperature, decreasing pulse, decreasing respirations, decreasing blood pressure 3. Decreasing temperature, decreasing pulse, increasing respirations, decreasing blood pressu...

UWORLD – NCLEX RN 1. The nurse receives the hand off shift report on assigned clients. Which information is most concerning and prompt nurse to assess that client first? a. Client 1 day post colon resection who is receiving continual epudural morphine and reports severe itching (A histamine related reaction (eg puritis) is an expected adverse effect associated with the administration of epidural morphine) b. Client admitted 2 hours ago with gastroenteritis who has been vomiting for 36 hours...

UWORLD SET #1 Exam

UWorld NCLEX Cram EXAM 1 2023/2024 UWorld NCLEX Cram EXAM 1 2023/2024 Terms in this set (2000) Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder presenting with proximal muscle weakness (trouble getting up the stairs or getting up), cranial nerve involvement, and autonomic symptoms (like impotence). many patients also have small cell lung cancer classically. Narcolepsy rare neurolgoic disorder characterized by episodes or ...

UWORLD SET #1 Exam

UWorld – NCLEX Questions and Answers Graded A+ Hemophilia A hereditary disease where blood does not coagulate to stop bleeding Primarily seen in males and is due to clotting factors Symptoms include spontaneous bleeding (HEMARTHROSIS) into the joints, especially the knees, ankle, or elbow. Treatment: replace missing clotting factor VIII - Desmopressin (DDAVP) stimulates its release. Sickle Cell Disease A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down. Isc...

UWORLD NCLEX review Already Passed pericarditis Hallmark Sign? inflammation of the pericardium, from an infection, Hallmark sign is *friction rub* Sit up and lean forward for pain. No coughing or laying down. Cardiac Tamponade What are the 3 signs? - Acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity. - Life threatening as it depletes cardiac output Becks triad: 1. Hypotension 2. Muffled heart sounds 3. Neck vein distension Signs of a DVT Unilateral ...

UWORLD NCLEX STUDY GUIDE Spinal immobilization (NSAIDS) – THINGS THAT YOU CONSIDER BEFORE IMMOBILIZING SPINE* Neurological examination – check for focal deficits, numbness and decreased strength Significant Traumatic mechanism of injury Alertness Intoxication – if they’re intoxicated they might lack awareness of pain Distracting injury – another significant injury distracting them from spinal pain Spinal examination – tenderness of spine or neck, pain on movement Pathologic ve...