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NCLEX/RN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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Terms in this set (1078)
Is a process of learning a different culture Acculturation.
to adapt to a new or changing
environment.
It is a subjective perspective of the Ethnic identity
person's heritage and a sense of
belonging to a
group
Include meditation, relaxation techniques, Low-risk therapies:
imagery, music therapy, massage, touch,
laughter, humor, & spiritual measures
(prayer).
Because of their health & dietary High risk of obesity & diabetes mellitus
practices, Native Americans, Latino
Americans,
Hispanic Americans, & African Americans.
Surgery is not prohibited, but the Jehovah's Witnesses
administration of blood and blood
products is forbidden. This religious group
believes the soul cannot live after
death.
Administration of medication is
an acceptable practice except if
the
medication is derived from blood products.
Believers adhere to dietary kosher laws. In Orthodox Judaism
this religion, the dairy-meat combination is
unacceptable. Only fish that have
scales
and fins are allowed; meats that are
allowed include animals that are
vegetable eaters, cloven-hoofed, and
ritually
slaughtered.
include whole medical systems, mind-body Five categories of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM):
medicine, biologically based practices,
manipulative & body-based practices, &
energy medicine.
Focused, maintains strong control, makes Autocratic leader
decisions, & addresses all problems.
Dominates group & commands, rather than
seeks suggestions or input. Manager
addresses problem (quality
improvement) with taff, designs a plan
without input, & wants all problems
reported directly back to her
Participative & would likely meet with Democratic leader
each staff person individually to
determine staff member's perception of
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problem. Would
also speak with the staff about any issues
& ask the staff for input with developing
a
plan.
Passive and nondirective. Would state Laissez-faire leader
what the problem was & inform staff
that the staff needed to come up with a
plan to "fix it."
Assessment findings include cough, Overhydration or fluid overload & occurs when fluid intake or fluid retention
dyspnea, crackles, tachypnea, tachycardia,
elevated blood pressure, bounding
pulse, elevated CVP, weight gain, edema,
neck & hand vein distention, altered
LOC, &
decreased hematocrit.
Avocado, bananas, cantaloupe, Common food sources of potassium:
carrots, fish, mushrooms, oranges,
potatoes, pork, beef, veal, raisins, spinach,
strawberries, & tomatoes
Muscle weakness, increased urinary Hyponatremia
output, & decreased specific gravity of
the urine would be noted
Causative factors relate to malnutrition Hypophosphatemia
or starvation & the use of aluminum
hydroxide-based or magnesium-based
antacids. Malnutrition is associated with
alcoholism.
Renal insufficiency, hypoparathyroidism, & Hyperphosphatemia
tumor lysis syndrome; causative factors.
Should avoid foods high in phosphates;
fish, eggs, milk products, vegetables, whole
grains, & carbonated beverages.
Vomiting, diarrhea, conditions that Causes of a fluid volume deficit
increased respiration's or increased urinary
output, insufficient intravenous fluid
replacement, draining fistulas, presence
of ileostomy or colostomy. Diuretics, &
gastrointestinal suctioning.
Decreased kidney function, heart Causes of overhydration or fluid overload:
failure, hypotonic fluids to replace
isotonic fluid losses, excessive irrigation
of wounds & body cavities, &
excessive ingestion of sodium.
Trauma, burns, sepsis, or metabolic or Hyperkalemia causes:
respiratory acidosis.
Cushing's syndrome or colitis & over use Hypokalemia causes:
of laxatives.
Decreased pH & decreased HCO3. Metabolic acidotic
Occurs in kidney disease; diabetic
ketoacidosis; high fat diet; insufficient
metabolism of carbohydrates;
malnutrition; ingestion of toxins, such as
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NCLEX/RN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED 2025/2026
Terms in this set (1078)
Is a process of learning a different culture Acculturation.
to adapt to a new or changing
environment.
It is a subjective perspective of the Ethnic identity
person's heritage and a sense of
belonging to a
group
Include meditation, relaxation techniques, Low-risk therapies:
imagery, music therapy, massage, touch,
laughter, humor, & spiritual measures
(prayer).
Because of their health & dietary High risk of obesity & diabetes mellitus
practices, Native Americans, Latino
Americans,
Hispanic Americans, & African Americans.
Surgery is not prohibited, but the Jehovah's Witnesses
administration of blood and blood
products is forbidden. This religious group
believes the soul cannot live after
death.
Administration of medication is
an acceptable practice except if
the
medication is derived from blood products.
Believers adhere to dietary kosher laws. In Orthodox Judaism
this religion, the dairy-meat combination is
unacceptable. Only fish that have
scales
and fins are allowed; meats that are
allowed include animals that are
vegetable eaters, cloven-hoofed, and
ritually
slaughtered.
include whole medical systems, mind-body Five categories of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM):
medicine, biologically based practices,
manipulative & body-based practices, &
energy medicine.
Focused, maintains strong control, makes Autocratic leader
decisions, & addresses all problems.
Dominates group & commands, rather than
seeks suggestions or input. Manager
addresses problem (quality
improvement) with taff, designs a plan
without input, & wants all problems
reported directly back to her
Participative & would likely meet with Democratic leader
each staff person individually to
determine staff member's perception of
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problem. Would
also speak with the staff about any issues
& ask the staff for input with developing
a
plan.
Passive and nondirective. Would state Laissez-faire leader
what the problem was & inform staff
that the staff needed to come up with a
plan to "fix it."
Assessment findings include cough, Overhydration or fluid overload & occurs when fluid intake or fluid retention
dyspnea, crackles, tachypnea, tachycardia,
elevated blood pressure, bounding
pulse, elevated CVP, weight gain, edema,
neck & hand vein distention, altered
LOC, &
decreased hematocrit.
Avocado, bananas, cantaloupe, Common food sources of potassium:
carrots, fish, mushrooms, oranges,
potatoes, pork, beef, veal, raisins, spinach,
strawberries, & tomatoes
Muscle weakness, increased urinary Hyponatremia
output, & decreased specific gravity of
the urine would be noted
Causative factors relate to malnutrition Hypophosphatemia
or starvation & the use of aluminum
hydroxide-based or magnesium-based
antacids. Malnutrition is associated with
alcoholism.
Renal insufficiency, hypoparathyroidism, & Hyperphosphatemia
tumor lysis syndrome; causative factors.
Should avoid foods high in phosphates;
fish, eggs, milk products, vegetables, whole
grains, & carbonated beverages.
Vomiting, diarrhea, conditions that Causes of a fluid volume deficit
increased respiration's or increased urinary
output, insufficient intravenous fluid
replacement, draining fistulas, presence
of ileostomy or colostomy. Diuretics, &
gastrointestinal suctioning.
Decreased kidney function, heart Causes of overhydration or fluid overload:
failure, hypotonic fluids to replace
isotonic fluid losses, excessive irrigation
of wounds & body cavities, &
excessive ingestion of sodium.
Trauma, burns, sepsis, or metabolic or Hyperkalemia causes:
respiratory acidosis.
Cushing's syndrome or colitis & over use Hypokalemia causes:
of laxatives.
Decreased pH & decreased HCO3. Metabolic acidotic
Occurs in kidney disease; diabetic
ketoacidosis; high fat diet; insufficient
metabolism of carbohydrates;
malnutrition; ingestion of toxins, such as
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