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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 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






2. Reverses effects of other narcotics






3. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






4. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






5. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






7. Several hrs or days






8. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






9. Infection






10. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






11. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






12. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






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






14. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






15. 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






16. Slows down mental/physical processes






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






18. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






19. Fluid buildup in tissues






20. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






21. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






22. 60 gtt






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






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






25. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






27. Gloves - mask - gown






28. Sudden






29. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






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






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






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






33. O2 sat is less than 93






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






35. Aspirin






36. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






38. 1 g






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






40. Meds used to treat constipation






41. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






42. Has regular insulin in it already






43. 6 oz.






44. 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






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






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






47. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






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






49. 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.






50. Vitamin k