NCLEX-PN®

Index

Numbers

4 A’s, 278

90-90 traction, 186

A

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

abducens nerve assessment, 254

abortions, 302

abruptio placenta, 305

absence seizures, 248

abstinence (contraception), 317

acetaminophen overdose, 355

acid/base balance, 86

influence of aging, 94–95

metabolic acidosis, 87

causes, 87–88

symptoms, 88

treatment/management, 88–89

metabolic alkalosis, 91

causes, 91

symptoms, 91

treatment/management, 92

normal electrolyte values, 93–94

nursing skills, 85

pH regulation, 87

buffer systems, 87

practice exam questions, 96–98

respiratory acidosis, 89

causes, 89

symptoms, 90

treatment/management, 90

respiratory alkalosis, 92

symptoms, 92

treatment/management, 93

terminology, 85

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