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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. Meds used to treat constipation
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
On
transdermal patch
cathartic
2. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
ted hose
septicemia
dry sterile dressing
broad spectrum
3. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
Regular insulin
edema
quickest absorption
opiate
4. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
antidote foe coumadin
MDI
nitroglycerin
2.2lbs.
5. 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
infiltration r/t IV
metered dose inhaler
Bolus feeding
rotate injection sites
6. 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
onset of hyperglycemia
Regular insulin
sudafed
7. Slows down mental/physical processes
catecholamine
depressant
nitroglycerin
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
8. 60 gtt
bacteriacidal
infiltration r/t IV
IM meds
1 tsp
9. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
hyperglycemia actions
1 L
NG tube
valium
10. Given in small amounts bc is retained
larger to smaller
oil retention enema
rotate injection sites
first sign of narcotic OD
11. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
lanolin
sub - q injections
metered dose inhaler
1 qt
12. 1 kg
2.2lbs.
causes of hyperglycemia
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
septicemia
13. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
side effects of barbituates
ear meds/adult
single voided urine specimen
onset of hyperglycemia
14. Constrict blood vessels
ototoxicity
septicemia
vasoconstrictor
when on steriods watch for
15. Cardiotonic
causes of hypoglycemia
heparin/lovanox
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
digitalis
16. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
continuous feeding tube(pump)
bacteriacidal
antidote foe coumadin
MDI
17. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
captopril
enema
stool testing
depressant
18. Dermatologic
most insulins
1 tsp
lanolin
NG tube
19. Gown - mask - gloves
tamoxifen
onset of hypoglycemia
s/sx of hypoglycemia
On
20. Act on local tissue
nitroglycerin
topical agents
rotate injection sites
nitroglycerin
21. Common for debriding
MDI
wet to dry dressing
foley cath(male)
Regular insulin
22. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
most insulins
On
continuous feeding tube(pump)
1 L
23. Salicylates - NSAIDs
side effects of barbituates
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
1 kg
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
24. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
anthelminthic enema
IM meds
wet to dry dressing
checking NG tube placement
25. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
before surgery the pt. should stop using
tamoxifen
when on steriods watch for
prilosec
26. 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
catheter embolus
IM meds
captopril
eye ointments
27. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
sub - q injections
foley cath(male)
1 ft
septicemia
28. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
tamoxifen
vasoconstrictor
dramamine
sliding scale
29. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
before surgery the pt. should stop using
checking NG tube placement
dramamine
suctioning
30. Reverses effects of other narcotics
dry sterile dressing
Narcan or Noloxene
2.2lbs.
ear meds/ 3 and under
31. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
NG tube
1000mg
1 ml
checking NG tube placement
32. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
before surgery the pt. should stop using
topical agents
ototoxicity
vasoconstrictor
33. 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
dry sterile dressing
Humulog
phlebitis r/t IV
1 ft
34. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
anthelminthic enema
1 qt
digitalis
Humulog
35. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
side effects of barbituates
1 lb
foley cath(male)
tamoxifen
36. Inflammation and pain
On
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
transdermal meds
1 lb
37. Read 48-72 hrs later - inject 0.1 ml - assess for induration(hard bump) - measure in mm - greater than 5 mm is queestionable - 5-10 need CXR - redness indicates localized reaction not a concern - problem is induration
nitroglycerin
MDI
valium
B testing
38. 1 tsp
eye ointments
bacteriacidal
fleets enema
120 gtts of water
39. 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
antidote for heparin
morphine
foley catheter(woman)
NG tube
40. 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 -
120 gtts of water
sterile wound irrigation
prilosec
inserting an NG tube
41. 0.45 kg
causes of hyperglycemia
1 lb
rotate injection sites
1 teacup
42. Right
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
topical agents
larger to smaller
lasix
43. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
1 qt
prilosec
sliding scale
edema
44. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
hyperglycemia actions
narrow spectrum
side effects of barbituates
NG tube
45. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
causes of hypoglycemia
vasoconstrictor
1 lb
digitalis
46. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
causes of hypoglycemia
rotate injection sites
deltoid muscle
tamoxifen
47. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
sudafed
inserting an NG tube
when on lasix
valium
48. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
nitroglycerin
lanolin
when on digoxin
1 qt
49. Only insulin that can be given IV
opiate
1 pt
Regular insulin
nitroglycerin
50. May occur when changing bags - opening line
air embolus
heparin/lovanox
catheter embolus
edema