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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 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






2. Fluid buildup in tissues






3. 2 pt






4. 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






5. Slows down mental/physical processes






6. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






7. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






9. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






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






11. 16 oz.






12. Protamine sulfate






13. Sudden






14. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






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






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






18. 1000 ml






19. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






20. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






21. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






22. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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






24. Meds used to treat constipation






25. 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






26. 3 tsp






27. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






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






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






31. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






32. Up and back






33. Most common problem: when fluid or med leaks out of vein into tissue - edema occurs - feels cool - fluid in tissue will reabsorb eithin 24 hrs.






34. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






35. 1 kg






36. Aspirin






37. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






38. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






39. 1/8 tsp






40. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






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






42. Retards bacteria growth






43. Generalized infection throughout body






44. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles


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






46. Narcotic






47. To slow formation of scar tissue






48. Reverses effects of other narcotics






49. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






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