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101-200 1. Intermittent claudication Cramp-like pain that occurs with exercise and is relieved by rest 2. Cardiac tamponade tachycardia distant or muffled heart sounds jugular vein distention falling blood pressure accompanied by pulsus paradoxus 3. Thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) redness and/or warmth of the affected leg tenderness at the sit possible dilated veins (if superficial) low grade fever edema distal to the obstruction possible positive Homans' sign in the affected extremity 4. Classical sign of cardiogenic shock altered sensorium (confusion) tachycardia hypotension tachypnea oliguria cold, clammy, cyanotic skin 5. Unstable angina increase in frequency, duration, and severity over time 6. Stable angina Paroxysmal chest discomfort triggered by predictable physical or emotional factors 7. Angina decubitus Chest discomfort that increases when reclining 8. Nocturnal angina Chest discomfort associated with sleep
www.nurseacademy.blogspot.com 10. Signs of depression after Myocardial Infarction withdrawal crying apathy 11. Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm assessment subjective feeling of the “heart beating” in the abdomen pulsatile abdominal mass systolic bruit over the mass 12. Elective cardioversion Remove oxygen temporarily 13. P-R interval 0.12-0.20 seconds 14. QRS 0.4-0.10 15. First-degree heart block Prolonged P-R interval (>0.20) 16. Atrial fibrillation erratic or no identifiable P waves 17. Multiple Gated Acquisition Scan (MUGA) IV line 18. Soft Tissue Injury Rest Ice Compression Elevation 19. Before electroconvulsive therapy Succinylcholine (Anectine)-muscle relaxant 20. Beta-blockers Decrease workload of the heart 21. NSAIDS 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals 22. Normal value: Protein 6-8g/dL
9. Early stage of acute myocardial infarction ST segment elevation
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www.nurseacademy.blogspot.com 37. Cardiac arrest in pedia Prolonged hypoxemia 38. Panic disorder attack Sense of impending doom 39. Cogentin Contraindicated to glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy 40. Thrombophlebitis Elevate leg (2 pillows) 41. Fluorosis Chalky white to yellowish staining 42. Vwentricular fibrillation Assess pulse 43. Portal hypertension Potential complication of hemorrhage 44. Cleft lip repair (2 months) Elbow restraint 45. Post segmental lung resection Assess Suction secretion 46. Congestive heart failure High-fowler’s position 47. Herpes simplex Contact precautions
31. Acute pancreatitis Respiratory infection Pain on epigastric area radiating to the back
48. Suctioning tracheostomy Instill saline to remove mucus plug
32. Separation anxiety 6-30 months
49. Homeopathic medicine Boost immune response
33. chlorpromazine (Thorazine) avoid direct sunlight
50. Injury prevention for pre-schoolers Set good example
34. AIDS CD4 lymphocyte <200 (normal value: 600-1000)
51. Child who can use car seat Weight: 40 lbs/18 kg
35. Stranger anxiety Begins: 6-8months Peaks: 9 months 36. Female growth spurt 2 years earlier than male
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Agityations Dyspnea Disorientation Confusion Delirium Hallucination Loss of consciousness
54. Newborn in incubator Monitor temperature 55. Initial treatment for Ewing’s sarcoma Chemotherapy and radiation 56. Isoniazid Liver function test Causes heaptocellular injury and hepatitis 57. Russel’s traction Neurovascular circulation check 58. Priority for child with sickle cell disease Avoid overheating during physical activity 59. General guide to serving size in children 1 tablespoon of solid food per year 60. Anti-psychotic medications’ side effects Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, malignant hypertension) 61. Readiness for toilet training Complete myelination of spinal cord 62. Birth weight Double: 6months Triple: 1 year Quadruple: 18 months 63. Cystic fibrosis (2 years old) Continue normal activities 64. Burn patient High protein, high carbohydrate 65. Not affected by hemodialysis Low hemoglobin (anemia) 66. Delayed wound healing
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Long-term use of steroids Smoking
67. Stoma with high risk for skin breakdown Ileostomy 68. Removing flatus from 1 piece drainable ostomy Provide privacy Open the button of the pouch Release flatus Close the button of the pouch 69. HSV-1 Immunosuppression 70. Tonsillectomy Report persistent cough 71. Pneumococcal pneumonia Bronchial breath sound in outer lung field 72. Developmental right hip dysplasia Characteristic limp 73. Multiple Sclerosis client Avoid activities leading to dehydration 74. CAD patient Avoid very heavy meals 75. Rhabdomyosarcoma Muscles 76. KUB radiographic test No preparation necessary 77. Central venous pressure (CVP) Right heart function 78. Swan-ganz catheter Left heart function 79. Levothyroxine (synthroid) Take in the morning 80. Venous stasis ulcer healing Proper nutrition 81. Child with diabetes mellitus Bed wetting 82. Chiropractic treatment Spinal cord manipulation
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83. Best indicator of good wound healing Reddened tissue
98. Eye contact for native American Rude, impolite, aggressive
84. Congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema Decreased cardiac output
99. School aged children Obesity is the common disorder
85. Volume overload S3 heart sound 86. 5th disease (erythema infectiosum) Not contagious, does not need isolation
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Major depression Sad Hopeless Psychomotor retardation/agitation Chronic generalized local pain Appetite/sleep disturbances GI complaints Impaired libido
87. Risk for depression Steroids 88. Lithium effect 2 weeks 89. Lead poisoning Nuerologic signs and symptoms Neuropathy Footdrop Anemia 90. Late pregnancy fetal growth retardation Pregnancy induced hypertension 91. Anemia in sickle cell disease Increase red cell destruction, decrease production 92. Diet for cystic fibrosis High protein and calorie, unrestricted fat 93. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (5 years old) 5:1 94. Fetal alcohol syndrome Cranial facial abnormalities 95. Most accurate to determine tuberculosis Sputum culture 96. Sudden infant disease syndrome before 6 months old 97. Newborn of mother addicted to heroin Jitteriness 24-48 hours Irritability Poor feeding The Nurse’s Academy
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