NClex Flashcards

Decks in this Class (104):

• Acid Reflux Gerd

  Acid Reflux (GERD)

  Sample Cards:

  what is the primary symptom of acid refl,

  what test confirms gerd,

  what malfunction allows reflux in gerd
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• Acquired Immunideficiency Syndrome Aids

  Acquired Immunideficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

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  what is the virus that causes aids,

  how is hiv transmitted,

  what are symptoms of hiv
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• Acute Renal Failure

  Acute Renal Failure

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  what is the definition of acute renal fa,

  what are some of tge possible causes of,

  there are three phases what are they
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• Allergies

  Allergies

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  clients allergic to latex may also be al,

  what standard hospital equipment contain,

  what allergy is contraindicated for iv c
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• Amputation

  Amputation

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  what are the major complications of havi,

  what is the positioning for post op care,

  bka below the knee amputation
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• Aneurysm

  Aneurysm

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  true or false an aneurysm is a dilation,

  what are the symptoms of aneurysms insid,

  what sound would be heard on auscultatio
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• Appendicitis

  Appendicitis

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  appendicitis is commonly seen in what ag,

  what is the classic sign of appendicitis,

  what are some other signs symptoms
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• Arterial Blood Gas

  Arterial blood gas

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  what are most samples drawn from for art,

  how long should pressure be applied to t,

  which test should be performed before co
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• Asperger S Syndrome

  Asperger's Syndrome

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  aspergers syndrome is a form of ____,

  treatment focuses on improving
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• Asthma

  Asthma

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  an obstruction airway disease caused by,

  what are the signs of asthma,

  when will the client experience the coug
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• Autonomic Dysreflexia

  Autonomic Dysreflexia

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  autonomic dysreflexia occurs in clients,

  what can cause autonomic dysreflexia,

  why is autonomic dysreflexia so serious
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• Bell S Palsy

  Bell's Palsy

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  bells palsy affects which cranial nerve,

  what does the client with bells palsy su,

  what is the treatment for bells palsy
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• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

  Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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  bph is caused by ____,

  because the prostate blocks the urethra,

  who usually gets bph what is the best wa
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• Blood Administration

  Blood Administration

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  what must be received before a transfusi,

  what blood type is considered universal,

  what blood type is considered the univer
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• Blood Pressure

  Blood Pressure

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  what is blood pressure,

  what is the recommended blood pressure,

  what are the top and bottom value
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• Breast Feeding

  Breast Feeding

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  breast feeding moms will often feel what,

  this is due to the release of,

  what is the best way to burp a baby
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• Buerger S Disease Thromboangiitis Oblite

  Buerger's Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans)

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  this disease is the obstruction and infl,

  clients present with what symptoms,

  who is most at risk factors for this dis
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• Bulimia Nervosa

  Bulimia Nervosa

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  what is the eating cycle involved,

  will you be able to see physical changes,

  besides purging what other methods are u
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• Burns

  Burns

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  what are the two age groups most at risk,

  what are the four types of burns,

  if the face neck has been burned what is
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• Classification Of Burns

  Classification of Burns

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  1st degree superficial partial thickness,

  2nd degree deep partial thickness,

  3rd degree full thickness
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• Cancer

  Cancer

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  true or false cancer is an abnormal grow,

  when the cancer cell travels from the or,

  what acronym is used to describe the war
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• Car Seats

  Car Seats

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  what are the criteria for child to be in
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• Cataracts

  Cataracts

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  what are the signs of cataracts,

  how are they treated,

  during surgery what is done
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• Celiac Disease

  Celiac Disease

  Sample Cards:

  in celiac disease malabsorption of ___ o,

  foods containing ____ must not be eaten,

  what foods contain gluten
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• Cerebrovascular Accident Cva

  Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

  Sample Cards:

  define the term cva,

  the three most common causes of cva are_,

  what are the signs of a cva
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• Chronic Obsrtuctive Pulmonary Disorder

  Chronic Obsrtuctive Pulmonary Disorder

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  what are the three disorders that make u,

  what are the signs symptoms of copd,

  what would the abg of a client with copd
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• Chronic Renal Failure

  Chronic Renal Failure

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  chronic renal failure is progressive and,

  what are the possible causes of crf,

  what signs symptoms would clients show
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• Compazine Prochlorperazine

  Compazine (Prochlorperazine)

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  compazine belongs to which class of anti,

  this drug in smaller doses can be used a,

  it will make you ____ so avoid driving a
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• Corticosteriods

  Corticosteriods

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  most corticosteriods end in _____,

  what are some examples of corticosteroid,

  what are the primary functions of cortoc
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• Cranial Nerves

  Cranial Nerves

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  i olfactory,

  ii optic,

  iii oculomotor iv trochlearvi abducens
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• Crohn S Disease

  Crohn's Disease

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  crohns disease is an _____ of the bowels,

  can crohns disease be cured with surgery,

  crohns disease affects the digestive tra
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• Cystic Fibrosis

  Cystic Fibrosis

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  in cystic fibrosis the____ _____ or exoc,

  how does cystic fibrosis abnormally chan,

  what are the two systems most affected b
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• Diabetic Teaching

  Diabetic Teaching

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  which type of diabetes is controlled mos,

  which type of diabetes is controlled mos,

  what should you teach diabetics about fo
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• Digoxin Lanoxin

  Digoxin (Lanoxin)

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  why is digoxin prescribed,

  digoxin is a ____ _____,

  always hold digoxin if the heart rate is
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• Diuretics

  Diuretics

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  what are the three ways a diuretic can b,

  why are diuretics prescribed,

  when should clients take this medication
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• Donning Sterile Gloves

  Donning Sterile Gloves

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  1,

  2,

  3
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• Epiglottitis

  Epiglottitis

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  what is the epiglottitis and what does i,

  what is the cause of epiglottitis,

  is this a virus or bacteria
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• Geital Herpes

  Geital Herpes

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  how is genital herpes spread,

  what are the symptoms for males,

  what are the symptoms for females
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• Glaucoma

  Glaucoma

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  how does glaucoma affect vision,

  this condition can be acute or chronic d,

  ____ is the simple painless procedure us
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• Immunizations

  Immunizations

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  birth,

  2 months,

  4 months
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• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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  location for crohns diese,

  signs for crohns diese,

  lifestyle for crohns diese
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• Incentive Spirometry

  Incentive Spirometry

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  incentive spirometry is a method of ___,

  instruct the client to place _____ tight,

  incentive spirometry is used after surge
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• Increased Intracranial Pressure

  Increased Intracranial Pressure

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  what is the normal intracranial pressure,

  what are the common causes of icp,

  what do you assess ____ ____ ____
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• Instillation Of Ear Medications

  Instillation of ear Medications

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  medication should be ____ temperature,

  what position should the client be in wh,

  when administering ear meds to an adult
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• Instillation Of Eye Medications

  Instillation of Eye Medications

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  when giving eye medications do this to p,

  pull the ____ eye lid down against the _,

  if more than one drop is prescribed wait
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• Intravenous Therapy

  Intravenous Therapy

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  why are iv fluids used,

  what are the three types of iv fluid,

  describe isotonic fluid give examples
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• Laminectomy

  Laminectomy

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  surgery is the removal of ____ so the sp,

  to move the clients after surgery ___ __
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• Lead Poisoning

  Lead Poisoning

  Sample Cards:

  what is the highest risk factor in inges,

  the most dangerous side effect of ingest,

  what are the signs of lead poisoning
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• Legal Issues

  Legal Issues

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  negligence is when a nurse does_____,

  if a nurse does a treatment without cons,

  if your client falls out of bed because
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• Lung Sounds

  Lung Sounds

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  what is the cause of crackles,

  when do you hear crackles,

  what are some possible causes of crackle
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• Lyme Disease

  Lyme Disease

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  this type of infection is caused by,

  how long after a bite can you test for t,

  what is the treatment plan
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• Maslow S Hierarchy Of Needs

  Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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  what are the most important factors in o
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• Mastectomy

  Mastectomy

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  this surgery is to remove ____ ___ or __,

  after surgery ____ the affected arm to p,

  no___ or____ in the affected arm to prev
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• Medication Administration

  Medication Administration

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  what are the six rights of medication ad,

  what two verifiers do you ask a client b,

  do not give meds if___
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• Meniere S Syndrome

  Meniere's Syndrome

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  what are the symptoms,

  what are the causes,

  describe menieres attacks
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• Meningitis

  Meningitis

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  what is meningitis,

  how is it transmitted,

  what are the signs and symptoms
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• Mongolian Spots

  Mongolian Spots

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  what do these spots look like,

  where can you find these spots,

  in what race are these spots mostly seen
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• Multiple Sclerosis Ms

  Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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  true or false ms is a chronic progressiv,

  what part of the nervous system is affec,

  is there a cure for ms
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• Myasthenia Gravis

  Myasthenia Gravis

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  true or false myasthenia gravis is an au,

  what is the malfunction in the body,

  is there a cure for myasthenia gravis
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• Myocardial Infarction Mi

  Myocardial Infarction (MI)

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  what is the cause of an mi,

  where is the pain felt,

  mi pain is not relieved by___ or _____
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• Neomycin Sulfate

  Neomycin Sulfate

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  what is it,

  why does this matter,

  how is it used in clients with hepatic e
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• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

  Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

  Sample Cards:

  when does this syndrome occur,

  what are the signs of nms,

  what is the treatment
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• Ng Tube

  NG Tube

  Sample Cards:

  what position should the client be in du,

  the ng tube goes from ___ to ___,

  what is a salem sump
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• Nitroglycerin

  Nitroglycerin

  Sample Cards:

  what is the action of nitroglycerin,

  what conditions are treated by nitroglyc,

  if nitroglycerin is given sublingually f
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• Nsaids

  NSAIDs

  Sample Cards:

  what does it stand for nsaids,

  what type of drugs are they nsaids,

  what do they do
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• Nursing Abbreviations

  Nursing Abbreviations

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  ac,

  ad,

  as
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• Organ Donation

  Organ Donation

  Sample Cards:

  what do you need to know,

  can a nurse approach a client or family
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• Orthostatic Hypotention

  Orthostatic Hypotention

  Sample Cards:

  what is it orthostatic hypotension,

  how will a client feel,

  how to assess for orthostatic hypotensio
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• Osteoarthritis

  Osteoarthritis

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  what is osteoarthritis,

  osteoarthritis is the ___ ___ form of ar,

  which joints in the body are the most af
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• Otitis Media

  Otitis Media

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  this is an infection of the ____ ear,

  why are children more prone to this,

  what are the signs
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• Oxygen Delivery System

  Oxygen Delivery System

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  what is the range of the flow rate for n,

  why keep o2 flow rate below 6,

  what are the benefits of using a nasal c
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• Pacemakers

  Pacemakers

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  what do they do pacemakers,

  if you were at a conference on pacemaker
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• Pancreatitis Acute

  Pancreatitis (Acute)

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  what is the number one cause of acute pa,

  what are the symptoms,

  does eating make the pain it better or w
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• Paracentesis

  Paracentesis

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  this is an invasive procedure make sure,

  this procedure collects fluid from where,

  what to do before procedure
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• Parkinson S Disease

  Parkinson's Disease

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  this disease is caused by a depletion of,

  what are the signs of parkinsons disease,

  is this disease process fast or slow
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• Peptic Ulcer Disease

  Peptic Ulcer Disease

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  what bacteria is responsible for most pe,

  where are most peptic ulcers found,

  when a client has ulcers what will the v
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• Peripheral Arterial Disease Pad

  Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

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  pad is an occlusive disease of the ____,

  does the damage to surrounding tissue oc,

  would you feel a pulse in a leg with pad
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• Pheochromocytoma

  Pheochromocytoma

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  a tumor that produces an excessive amoun,

  this is a problem with the ____ gland,

  clients will experience
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• Phlebitis

  Phlebitis

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  what is phlebitis,

  what does it look like,

  what is the treatment for this
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• Piaget S Theory Of Cognitive Development

  Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

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  age stage birth to 2 years sensorimotor2
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• Placenta Previa Vs Abruptio Placenta

  Placenta Previa vs. Abruptio Placenta

  Sample Cards:

  what is abruptio placenta,

  what is placenta previa,

  abruptio placenta signs
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• Pleural Effusion

  Pleural Effusion

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  pleural effusion is the collection of __,

  what are thew signs,

  after a thoracentesis is performed what
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• Polycythemia Vera

  Polycythemia Vera

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  what is polycythemia vera,

  what will the client complain of,

  on assessment what will you find
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• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Ptsd

  Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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  what causes ptsd,

  what are the signs associated with ptsd,

  these clients will often seem detached t
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• Pregnancy Stuff

  Pregnancy Stuff

  Sample Cards:

  rhogam is given to pregnant clients who,

  when is rhogam given,

  do you give rhogam if the client has a m
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• Presbycusis

  Presbycusis

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  this is a form of ______ loss,

  is presbycusis a natural process,

  _______ voice tones are hardest to hear
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• Pressure Ulcers

  Pressure Ulcers

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  how would you decribe a stage 1 pressure,

  what is an example of a stage 1 pressure,

  how would you describe a stage 2 pressur
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• Radiation Therapy

  Radiation Therapy

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  what are the types of therapy,

  what are the side effects,

  clients receiving beam radiation therapy
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• Raynaud S Disease

  Raynaud's Disease

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  what is it raynauds disease,

  what bnody parts are most affected,

  what does the client feel
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• Retinal Detachment

  Retinal Detachment

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  will clients experience pain if the reti,

  is this a serious condition,

  what are the signs of a detached retina
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• Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Rheumatoid Arthritis

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  true or false rheumatoid arthritis is a,

  what are the other clinical symptoms ass,

  is there a particular age group that is
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• Seizure Precaution

  Seizure Precaution

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  if your client is having a seizure what,

  true or false you should mark the time a,

  should you restrain a client for safety
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• Shingles

  Shingles

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  this viral infection is caused by what v,

  what are the signs of herpes zoster,

  how are shingles spread
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• Sickle Cell Anemia

  Sickle Cell Anemia

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  is this autosomal trait recessive or dom,

  how is this condition inherited,

  how long do sickled rbcs live compared t
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• Starting An Iv

  Starting an IV

  Sample Cards:

  list steps
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• Sterile Technique

  Sterile Technique

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  _____ can never be considered sterile on,

  never turn your _____ on a sterile field,

  if a nurses has on a face mask and steri
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• Tardive Dyskinesia

  Tardive Dyskinesia

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  this is a side effect of what medication,

  what will you see,

  what class of medication can you give to
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• Total Parenteral Nutrition

  Total Parenteral Nutrition

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  a clients nutrients are supplied through,

  why would a client need tpn,

  what needs to be monitored closely
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• Tracheostomy

  Tracheostomy

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  what is a tracheostomy,

  what are the indications for a tracheost,

  what is the created opening called
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• Turberculosis Tb

  Turberculosis (TB)

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  what organism is the cause of tb,

  what are the signs of active tb,

  the _____ test is administered by inject
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• Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole Bacrtim

  Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bacrtim)

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  what is the medication used for,

  what are the contraindications for takin,

  the severe inflammatory skin disorder ca
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• Ulcerative Colitis

  Ulcerative Colitis

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  what is the cause of the disease,

  what is the pathophysiology,

  what are the signs or complaints from cl
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• Vitamins

  Vitamins

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  what are the fat soluble vitamins,

  what are the water soluble vitamins,

  water soluble vitamins cannot be ____ in
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• Xtra Stuff Religion

  Xtra-Stuff (Religion)

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  what to know about adventist,

  what to know about muslims,

  what to know about orhodox jews
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