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AIIMS Norcet Important Questions

1. Duodenal ulcer — may indicate high gastric acid levels.
2. Potassium — is the major intracellular cation.
3. Tetany — with muscle spasm would indicate hypocalcemia.
4. The pH of blood is maintained with in the normal range — 7.35 to 7.45.
5. The normal range of urine specific gravity — 1.010 to 1.025.
6. Excess CO2 in the blood combines with water to from — H2CO3 (carbonic acid).
7. Heparin & Coumadin — (the oral form of warfarin) and anti-co-agulants will prevent further clots forming.
8. Sodium bicarbonate — is the base and one the major buffers in the body.
9. Kayexalate — should bring the potassium level down.
10. Kidney — regulate fluid balance by adjusting the amount of fluid reabsorbed from the glomerular filtrate.
11. Renal System — controls the excretion of sodium and potassium through countercurrent mechanism.
12. Calcium — is most abundant electrolyte in the body (99% is concentrated in the teeth and bones).
13. Systemic Alkalosis — may cause prolonged use of sodium bicarbonate.
14. Hyperventilation — will cause respiratory alkalosis.
15. Long-term steroid — use depress the immune system making the client susceptible to infection.
16. The average adult human body is about — 60% of water.
17. The normal Hgb for a female is above — 12-16 g/L.
18. Apical heart rate — is best counted at the point of maximum impulse.
19. Neutrophils — are the first line defence against infection.
20. Pneumonia — is a major complication of unresolved atelectasis.
21. Tachycardia — is the term used for rapid heart rate.
22. Polycythemia — is reflected in an elevated hematocrit level.
23. Brudzinski’s sign — in with flexion of the head cause flexion of the knees and thigh is sign of meningeal irritation.
24. Normal CVP reading is between — 5-10 cm H2O.
25. Cardiac compression rate in adult — 4-5 cm (1 ½ - 2 inches).
26. Oxygen — is necessary for growth of cells.
27. Congestive heart failure — is the failure of the heart to pump adequately to meet the need of the body.
28. Normal prothrombin time — 12–14 sec.
29. Tetralogy of Fallot — include right ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular septal defect, stenosis of pulmonary artery and overriding aorta.
30. SA — node is the natural pacemaker of heart.
31. Antihypertensive — agents lower peripheral vascular resistance and may cause orthostatic hypotension.
32. Epinephrine — would increase BP by stimulating cardiac contractility.
33. Asystole — refers to the absence of atrial and ventricular contractions, which can cause death with in minutes.
34. Buerger’s disease — is characterized by vascular inflammation, usually in the lower extremities, leading to thrombus formation.
35. Mitral stenosis — impairs blood flow from left atrium to left ventricle.
36. Intermittent claudication — is a condition that indicates vascular deficiencies in the peripheral vascular system.
37. Myocardial infarction (MI) — may caused increased irritability of tissue or interruption of normal transimmission of impulses.
38. Dysrhythmias — occur in about 90% of clients after MI.
39. Congestive heart failure — accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space and aveloi of lungs cause dyspnea.
40. Angina pectoris — is a pain in the chest that is caused by hypoxia of the cardiac muscle.
41. Irreversible brain damage — will occur of a client is anoxic for more than 4 minutes.
42. Ischemia — causes tissue injury and release the bradykinin chemicals that stimulate sensory, nerve and produce pains.
43. Xylocaine — decreases the irritability of the ventricles in the treatment of ectopic beats.
44. Digoxin — slows and strengths the ventricular contractions.
45. Thrombophebitis — is the inflammation of a vein that occur with the formation of a clot.
46. Thallium scan — detects myocardial damage and perfusion.
47. Dopamine — will cause vasoconstriction peripherally, result peripheral pressure rises.
48. Cardioversion — is a procedure used to convert certain dysrhythmias to normal rhythm.
49. Subtotal gastrectomy — includes small frequent diet.
50. Hydrochloric acid — is essential for absorption of fat soluble vitamins in the intestine.
51. Sengstaken Blakemore Tube — is used to stop bleeding (stomach and esophagus).
52. Vincent’s agina — is a acute gingivial infection.
53. Vitamin B12 — is absorbed in the ileum.
54. Vitamin K — is required for the synthesis of pro-thrombin.
55. Flapping hand tremors — accumulation of nitrogenous waste in hepatic coma affects the nervous system.
56. Saturated fats — found in animal tissue.
57. Unsaturated fats — that are found in vegetable oils.
58. Chadwick’s sign — is the purplish decoloration of vaginal mucus.
59. Hegar’s sign — is softening of the lower uterine segment.
60. Goodell’s sign — is softening of the cervix.
61. The respiratory center is stimulated by CO2.
62. Hypoxia — may indicate high risk for airway obstruction, restlessness and dyspnea.
63. Cheyne-stokes respiration — periods of hyperpnea alternating with periods of apnea.
64. Atelectasis — is a complete or partial collapse of entire lung.
65. Decreased O2 — in the vital centres in the brain results in restlessness and mental confusion.
66. Laryngeal spasms — can occur abruptly patency of airway, is determined by constant assessment for symptoms of respiratory distress.
67. Hemoptysis — is described as expectoration of blood.
68. Hematoma — refers to a local accumulation of blood in the tissue.
69. Hematuria — refers to blood in the urine.
70. Build-up of CO2 cause cardiac arrhythmias.
71. Acute respiratory failure — is marked by hyper capnia, hypoventilation and hypoxemia.
72. Beta-adrenergic agonists — cause bronchodilation which is the opening up of narrowed airway.
73. Classic sign of tuberculosis — increased cough, hemoptysis and night sweats.
74. Tidal volume — is the amount of air inhaled and exhaled while breathing normally.
75. Vital capacity — is air that can be forcibly expired after deep inspiration.
76. Expiratory reserve — is the maximum amount of air that can be expired after expiration of the tidal volume.
77. Inspiratory reserve — is the maximum amounts of air that can be inspired following the inspiration of the tidal volume.
78. Respiratory acidosis — represents an increase in the acid component CO2.
79. Mycobacterium tuberculosis — is the causative organism of TB.
80. Choanal atresia — is lack of opening between one or both of the nasal passages and the nasopharynx.
81. PEEP — Positive End Expiratory Pressure.
82. Chest physiotherapy — is given to a patient to mobilize the secreations.
83. Emphysema — is a common complicatin of chronic asthma.
84. Pneumothorax — results in decreased surface area for gaseous exchange.
85. Respiratory tract — obstructions usually occur in the larynx, trachea or major bronchi.
86. Chronic hypoxia — associated with COPD may stimulate excessive RBC production (polycythemia).
87. Furosemide — is a rapidly acting diuretic that acts on the loop of heule by increasing the excretion of chloride and sodium.
88. Cystic fibrosis — is characterized by an overproduction of viscid mucus by exocrine gland in the lungs.
89. Orthopenic position — refers to sitting up and leaning slightly forward which allowing the lungs for expansion.
90. Vitamin A — is used for the formation of retinal, a component of the light-senstive rhodopsin molecules.
91. Tracheostomy tubes — carry several potential complications including laryngeal nerve damage, bleeding and infection.
92. Cisplatin — may depress the bone marrow, thereby interfering with the production of WBC.
93. Cataract — is the clouding of crystalline lens or its capsule.
94. The middle ear contains 3 ossicles — Malleus, Incus & Stapes.
95. Meniere’s disease — is a build-up of lymph fluid in the ear.
96. Cataract — patient’s usually complains of dimness, blurring or hazy visions.
97. Florence Nightingale — is the founder of modern nursing.
98. Nitroglycerine — is administered by sublingual route.
99. Lund-Browder — chart used for BURNS.
100. Mutism — is term as absent of speech and activities.