Kaplan Nclex study set Practice Test 1 Review Questions and Answers

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Kaplan Nclex study set Practice Test 1 Review Questions and Answers What are kussmaul respirations associated with? diabetic ketoacidosis What symptoms are often noted with respiratory distre... ss of a newborn? Expiratory wheezing 00:0301:27 By 18 months, would sternal retractions be likely with a newborn experiencing respiratory distress? no What are the early symptoms of laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)? inspiratory stridor and restlessness What is the primary purpose of a pacemaker? increase the cardiac output Which cardiac medications increase the myocardial contraction force? cardiac glycosides such as digoxin What drug can prevent premature ventricular contractions? quinidine (antiarrhythmic) What is the primary purpose of an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)? an imaging test used to look at the kidneys and ureters x-rays are taken of the entire urinary tract and helps evaluate kidney function What else can an intravenous pyelogram do? - assess GFR inject - medication into the urinary system What is a complication of IV drug abuse that a nurse is most likely to see? cellulitis What is perseveration? a speech disturbance What is aphasia? loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage. 00:0201:27 What is mnemonic disturbance? a speech disturbance What is apraxia? loss of purposeful movement What observations suggest to the nurse that a patient has developed an addisonian crisis? restle [Show More]

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