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NCLEX General Rn

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1. Atb






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






3. Inflammation and pain






4. Left






5. Only insulin that can be given IV






6. 1 kg






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






8. Infection






9. Protamine sulfate






10. Gown - mask - gloves






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






12. Reverses effects of other narcotics






13. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






14. 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






15. 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






16. Constrict blood vessels






17. 0.45 kg






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






19. 6 oz.






20. 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






21. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






22. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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23. 1000 ml






24. 16 oz






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






26. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






27. Narcotic






28. Vitamin k






29. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. Several hrs or days






34. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






35. 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.






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






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






38. Pain relievers r/t opium






39. Given in small amounts bc is retained






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






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






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






43. 16 oz.






44. 60 gtt






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






46. 1 tsp






47. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






48. Slows down mental/physical processes






49. 1000 g






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