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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
narrow spectrum
Intradermal injections
cathartic
1 T
2. Gown - mask - gloves
On
1 T
lanolin
ted hose
3. Monitor K+
when on lasix
side effects of barbituates
eye ointments
sliding scale
4. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
single voided urine specimen
causes of hypoglycemia
Regular insulin
broad spectrum
5. 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
ototoxicity
onset of hyperglycemia
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
IM meds
6. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
transdermal meds
suctioning
1 teacup
off
7. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
prilosec
6 rights of medication administration
NPH
foley catheter(woman)
8. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
1 kg
edema
1 pt
when on digoxin
9. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
1 qt
foley cath(male)
nitroglycerin
inserting an NG tube
10. Down and back
antidote for heparin
ear meds/ 3 and under
when mixing insulins
onset of hypoglycemia
11. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
dexamethasone
ear meds/ 3 and under
Regular insulin
12. Left
dry sterile dressing
smaller to larger
2.2lbs.
sub - q injections
13. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
catheter embolus
sterile wound irrigation
1 lb
1 pinch
14. 2 pt
1 qt
suctioning
sub - q injections
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
15. 1 kg
sliding scale
2.2lbs.
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
1 teacup
16. 1 tsp
morphine
120 gtts of water
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
eye meds(opthalmic)
17. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
first sign of narcotic OD
ube feeding
NPH
18. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
Lantus
sliding scale
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
nephrotoxicity
19. Salicylates - NSAIDs
when on steriods watch for
wet to dry dressing
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
septicemia
20. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
stool testing
topical agents
NG tube
1 L
21. Act on local tissue
1 lb
topical agents
1 qt
tetracycline
22. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
6 rights of medication administration
foley cath(male)
valium
Insulin
23. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
when on digoxin
septicemia
sudafed
ampule
24. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin
cathartic
narrow spectrum
hyperglycemia actions
Bolus feeding
25. 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
1 pinch
captopril
phlebitis r/t IV
digitalis
26. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing
when on lasix
topical agents
single voided urine specimen
Intradermal injections
27. 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
sterile wound irrigation
catecholamine
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
28. 60 gtt
air embolus
1 tsp
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
single voided urine specimen
29. 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
MDI
first sign of narcotic OD
1 qt
Bolus feeding
30. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
smaller to larger
MDI
ear meds/adult
quickest absorption
31. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
before surgery the pt. should stop using
depressant
dry sterile dressing
nephrotoxicity
32. Inflammation and pain
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
eye meds(opthalmic)
septicemia
IM meds
33. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
MDI
s/sx of hyperglycemia
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
anthelminthic enema
34. Aspirin
when mixing insulins
before surgery the pt. should stop using
onset of hypoglycemia
Regular insulin
35. Resp. depression
1000mg
first sign of narcotic OD
Regular insulin
tetracycline
36. 0.45 kg
when on lasix
On
bacteriacidal
1 lb
37. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
single voided urine specimen
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
onset of hypoglycemia
sterile wound irrigation
38. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
1000mg
off
1 qt
septicemia
39. Constrict blood vessels
fleets enema
1 lb
tetracycline
vasoconstrictor
40. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
ar meds/3 and over
continuous feeding tube(pump)
MDI
1 lb
41. Pain relievers r/t opium
1 qt
vasoconstrictor
opiate
depressant
42. Slows down mental/physical processes
ear meds/ 3 and under
dramamine
depressant
antidote for heparin
43. Protamine sulfate
IM meds
antidote for heparin
edema
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
44. 3 tsp
phlebitis r/t IV
air embolus
catecholamine
1 T
45. 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 -
larger to smaller
inserting an NG tube
2.2lbs.
broad spectrum
46. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress
tetracycline
causes of hyperglycemia
larger to smaller
before surgery the pt. should stop using
47. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
1 qt
captopril
1 kg
Insulin
48. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
nitroglycerin
hyperglycemia actions
checking NG tube placement
ear meds/ 3 and under
49. 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
NPH
stool testing
heparin/lovanox
urine
50. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
antidote for heparin
IM meds
1 L