NCLEX-PN® Exam Cram, Fourth Edition

Index

Numbers

90-90 traction, 186

A

ABCD (asymmetrical, border, colors, diameter) in assessing skin lesions, 140

abducens nerve, 254

abortions, 300-301

abruptio placenta, 303

absence seizures, 248

abstinence, 315

acetaminophen overdose, 353

acid/base balance, electrolyte balance, and fluid disorders, 86

changes associated with aging, 94

exam prep questions, 96-98

metabolic acidosis

care and treatment, 88-89

causes, 87-88

definition of, 87

symptoms, 88

metabolic alkalosis

care and treatment, 92

causes, 91

definition of, 91

symptoms, 91

normal electrolyte values, 93-94

pH regulation, 87

respiratory acidosis

care and treatment, 90

causes, 89-90

definition of, 89

symptoms, 90

respiratory alkalosis

care and treatment, 93

definition of, 92

symptoms, ...