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NCLEX General Rn
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Subjects
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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
cleansing enema
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
bacteriostatic
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
2. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
dry sterile dressing
s/sx of hyperglycemia
captopril
broad spectrum
3. 16 oz.
air embolus
lasix
captopril
1 lb
4. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
deltoid muscle
lasix
1000mg
sub - q injections
5. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
when mixing insulins
nitroglycerin
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
edema
6. Meds used to treat constipation
1 pt
cathartic
foley cath(male)
fleets enema
7. 1 kg
nitroglycerin
bacteriacidal
2.2lbs.
Intradermal injections
8. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
Lantus
1 tsp
when mixing insulins
1 lb
9. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
lasix
cathartic
phlebitis r/t IV
Insulin
10. Cardiotonic
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
digitalis
nitroglycerin
sliding scale
11. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption
IM meds
1 ml
eye ointments
opiate
12. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect
sliding scale
Bolus feeding
6 rights of medication administration
On
13. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
dramamine
antidote for heparin
infiltration r/t IV
Humulog
14. Aspirin
Insulin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
catecholamine
catheter embolus
15. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
suctioning
broad spectrum
depressant
ted hose
16. Atb
eye meds(opthalmic)
causes of hypoglycemia
1 L
tetracycline
17. Clean gloves - position cliient so drainage runs down - drape - discard gloves - open irrigation tray sterily - pour solution - sterile gloves - open packs - draw up solution - irrigate until runs clear - pat dry
suctioning
sterile wound irrigation
s/sx of hyperglycemia
foley cath(male)
18. Narcotic
1 kg
MDI
sub - q injections
morphine
19. Able to kill bacteria
smaller to larger
heparin/lovanox
side effects of barbituates
bacteriacidal
20. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
stool testing
checking NG tube placement
digitalis
cathartic
21. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction
air embolus
wet to dry dressing
suctioning
anthelminthic enema
22. 2 pt
septicemia
bacteriacidal
1 qt
administer 2L O2 when
23. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
1 lb
sub - q injections
smaller to larger
infiltration r/t IV
24. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
Lantus
smaller to larger
single voided urine specimen
hyperglycemia actions
25. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
eye meds(opthalmic)
causes of hyperglycemia
Insulin
26. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat
ear meds/adult
suctioning
urine
tetracycline
27. Salicylates - NSAIDs
administer 2L O2 when
dramamine
NG tube
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
28. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
Insulin
NG tube
1 T
nitroglycerin
29. 3 tsp
1 ml
1 T
foley catheter(woman)
when on digoxin
30. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
6 rights of medication administration
broad spectrum
foley cath(male)
fleets enema
31. To slow formation of scar tissue
sliding scale
rotate injection sites
checking NG tube placement
depressant
32. Retards bacteria growth
captopril
metered dose inhaler
quickest absorption
bacteriostatic
33. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
dry sterile dressing
sliding scale
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
administer 2L O2 when
34. Slows down mental/physical processes
depressant
morphine
1 teacup
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
35. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
nitroglycerin
hyperglycemia actions
tamoxifen
foley catheter(woman)
36. 16 oz
1 pt
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
ampule
digitalis
37. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
smaller to larger
hyperglycemia actions
ube feeding
larger to smaller
38. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
ototoxicity
IM meds
eye ointments
onset of hypoglycemia
39. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
1 kg
catecholamine
rotate injection sites
smaller to larger
40. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
bacteriacidal
narrow spectrum
wet to dry dressings
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
41. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
suctioning
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Lantus
ar meds/3 and over
42. Has regular insulin in it already
Insulin
NPH
ted hose
On
43. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
1 ml
inserting an NG tube
depressant
s/sx of hypoglycemia
44. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
digitalis
On
transdermal meds
45. Pain relievers r/t opium
nephrotoxicity
lanolin
rotate injection sites
opiate
46. 1 tsp
cathartic
foley cath(male)
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
120 gtts of water
47. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
side effects of barbituates
Humulog
topical agents
edema
48. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document
foley catheter(woman)
s/sx of hyperglycemia
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
when on lasix
49. Straight back
administer 2L O2 when
ar meds/3 and over
1 pt
transdermal meds
50. Generalized infection throughout body
lasix
enema
septicemia
when mixing insulins