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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 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






2. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






3. 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






4. Right






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






6. Decreases RR






7. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






8. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






9. Common for debriding






10. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






11. 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






12. 1/8 tsp






13. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






14. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






15. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






16. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






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






18. Pain relievers r/t opium






19. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






21. Several hrs or days






22. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles


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






24. To slow formation of scar tissue






25. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






26. Has regular insulin in it already






27. Only insulin that can be given IV






28. Meds used to treat constipation






29. 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 -






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






31. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






32. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress






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






34. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






35. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






36. 1 g






37. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






38. Retards bacteria growth






39. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






40. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






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






42. 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






43. Inflammation and pain






44. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






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






46. Glass/break






47. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






48. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






49. O2 sat is less than 93






50. Atbs that are effective against many organisms