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NCLEX Prep

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






2. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






3. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






4. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






5. 3 tsp






6. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






7. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






8. 1000 ml






9. Monitor K+






10. Bruising will occur aroun inj. sites - apply pressure for at least 30 seconds - check for bleeding gums - stools - sheck V/S for internal bleeding with anticoagulants






11. Has regular insulin in it already






12. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






13. Check order - set up tube feed equip/suction - positon in fowlers - place towel - measure tube length - wipe face - ask about diff breathing through one nostril - apply lub. - flex head forward - insert gently until coughs - have swallow water - ch -






14. 16 oz






15. Inflammation and pain






16. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






17. 6 oz.






18. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






19. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






20. 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






21. Straight back






22. Constrict blood vessels






23. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






24. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






25. 1 tsp






26. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






27. 1 g






28. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






29. 0.45 kg






30. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






31. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






32. 12 in.






33. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






34. Up and back






35. 1/8 tsp






36. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






37. 1000 g






38. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink






39. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






40. Gown - mask - gloves






41. Reverses effects of other narcotics






42. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






43. Cardiotonic






44. May occur when changing bags - opening line






45. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






46. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






47. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






48. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort






49. Act on local tissue






50. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar