NCLEX PREP Flashcards by Mary Tejada

Pancreatitis dietary - low in fat

Oatmeal
Fresh peaches
Pretzels

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How to communicate with an elderly with moderate hearing loss?

Decrease background noise
Face the client
Speak slowly

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Nutritional guidelines for prevention of cancer

Foods high in Vitamin A:
apricots
carrots
leafy green vegetables

Consume non starchy vegetables:
Broccoli
Cabbage

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HIV labs values to confirm:

Western blot
Indirect immunofluorescence assay

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Confirm HIV INFECTION lab values:

Western blot
Indirect immunofluorescence assay

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Light palpitation

Skin moisture
Body symmetry
Pulsations

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Deep palpitation

Organ enlargement
Presence of tumor

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Jehovah’s Witness will not accept:

Platelets
Whole blood

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Lower LDL cholesterol - recommend high fiber content

Beans
Whole grains
Oats

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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia

Blunt affect
Anhedonia
Emotional ambivalence
Apathy

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Positive symptoms of schizophrenia

Hallucination
Magical thinking
Delusions
Paranoia

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Early manifestations of respiratory failure

Tachycardia
Diaphoresis
Restlessness

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3 year old with age appropriate development

Copies circle
Rides a tricycle
Undresses without help

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Vitamin B12 food sources

Meat (liver, beef, chicken)
Eggs
Milk
Fortified breakfast cereals
Clams, trout, salmon

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Foods high in POTASSIUM

Avocado
Apricots
Kiwi
Beans
Beets
Banana
Brussel sprouts
Cantaloupe
Fish
Oranges
Spinach
Tomatoes

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Normal LDL level

Less than 130 mg/dL

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Dumping Syndrome Signs:

Dizziness
Hypotension
Diarrhea

Normal total cholesterol level

Less than 200 mg/dL

Clear liquid diet options:

Plain coffee
Tea
Grape juice
Apple juice
Cranberry juice
Lemon gelatin
Sugar
Honey
Hard Candy
Clear fruit ice cream

TORCH infection findings

Joint pain
Rash
Decreased appetite

Confusion Assessment Method components

Memory impairment
Perceptual disturbances
Psychomotor agitation

Signs and symptoms of approaching death

Mottling of the extremities
Bladder incontinence
Inability to swallow

Postpartum hemorrhage causes

Magnesium
Large for gestational neonate

Water soluble vitamins

B and C

Fat soluble vitamins

A, D, E, K

Bodily fluids or secretions NOT considered a potential source for most pathogens

Sweat

Intractable back pain is

Pain that is not relieved by medical or surgical intervention

Plaster cast on - important to:

Keep arm ABOVE the level of heart

Anorexia and malnutrition - following lab findings should the nurse expect to be out of range?

Prealbumin

What foods do infants who have an allergic reaction typically outgrow the sensitivity?

Soy Cow’s milk Eggs

Type of healthcare-associated infection- occurs within 48 hours of hospital admission, 3 days discharge or 30 days after surgical procedure

Nosocomial infection

Long term parenteral nutrition can lead to

Fatty liver

Good sources of iron for pregnant women:

Dried beans Pork Eggs Lean red meats

ROM - move the arm from a position above the head to the client’s side using a forward motion

Extension range of motion

peripheral parenteral nutrition care:

Examine trends in weight loss Review albumin findings Use an IV infusion pump

Acupuncture in the Asian culture is known to

Restore the balance of energy

Pressure, massage, and fine needles are applied:

To restore the body’s proper balance

Penicillin allergy - what is the alternative antibiotic?

Microlides