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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. May occur when changing bags - opening line
air embolus
smaller to larger
catecholamine
ted hose
2. 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
ted hose
vasoconstrictor
heparin/lovanox
ear meds/ 3 and under
3. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
1 lb
when on digoxin
foley cath(male)
Intradermal injections
4. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
when mixing insulins
dry sterile dressing
lasix
inserting an NG tube
5. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
dexamethasone
nephrotoxicity
wet to dry dressings
single voided urine specimen
6. Reverses effects of other narcotics
rotate injection sites
Insulin
Narcan or Noloxene
infiltration r/t IV
7. Gloves - mask - gown
off
wet to dry dressings
ube feeding
Humulog
8. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
metered dose inhaler
septicemia
narrow spectrum
sudafed
9. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
dramamine
1 kg
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
inserting an NG tube
10. 1 g
NPH
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
topical agents
1000mg
11. Right
2.2lbs.
dry sterile dressing
cleansing enema
larger to smaller
12. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
suctioning
quickest absorption
causes of hypoglycemia
lasix
13. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
administer 2L O2 when
continuous feeding tube(pump)
eye meds(opthalmic)
nitroglycerin
14. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
enema
sliding scale
when on lasix
when on digoxin
15. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
ted hose
anthelminthic enema
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
1 ml
16. 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
narrow spectrum
nitroglycerin
foley catheter(woman)
Humulog
17. Only insulin that can be given IV
lasix
bacteriostatic
Regular insulin
air embolus
18. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
phlebitis r/t IV
enema
NPH
NPH
19. 16 oz.
1 lb
ampule
phlebitis r/t IV
heparin/lovanox
20. Vitamin k
single voided urine specimen
antidote foe coumadin
catecholamine
120 gtts of water
21. 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 -
checking NG tube placement
inserting an NG tube
1 pinch
ar meds/3 and over
22. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
anthelminthic enema
side effects of barbituates
metered dose inhaler
ube feeding
23. 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
nephrotoxicity
tamoxifen
catheter embolus
Intradermal injections
24. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
Lantus
foley cath(male)
stool testing
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
25. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
suctioning
suctioning
when mixing insulins
quickest absorption
26. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
120 gtts of water
fleets enema
lanolin
NG tube
27. Sudden
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
onset of hypoglycemia
lasix
ar meds/3 and over
28. Atb
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Bolus feeding
tetracycline
1 lb
29. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
s/sx of hyperglycemia
checking NG tube placement
onset of hypoglycemia
prilosec
30. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
hyperglycemia actions
1 pt
31. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
lasix
NPH
narrow spectrum
causes of hyperglycemia
32. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
antidote for heparin
inserting an NG tube
deltoid muscle
narrow spectrum
33. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
foley catheter(woman)
captopril
morphine
ar meds/3 and over
34. Retards bacteria growth
1 qt
bacteriostatic
dry sterile dressing
checking NG tube placement
35. Constrict blood vessels
vasoconstrictor
causes of hypoglycemia
Bolus feeding
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
36. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
when on steriods watch for
checking NG tube placement
antidote for heparin
Intradermal injections
37. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
Bolus feeding
2.2lbs.
1 ft
38. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
onset of hypoglycemia
side effects of barbituates
ube feeding
1 pt
39. Down and back
nitroglycerin
dexamethasone
septicemia
ear meds/ 3 and under
40. 2 pt
6 rights of medication administration
anthelminthic enema
Intradermal injections
1 qt
41. Dermatologic
side effects of barbituates
NPH
lanolin
anthelminthic enema
42. Up and back
septicemia
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
ear meds/adult
Regular insulin
43. Fluid buildup in tissues
narrow spectrum
edema
morphine
antidote for heparin
44. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
inserting an NG tube
sub - q injections
Humulog
Insulin
45. Narcotic
morphine
administer 2L O2 when
nephrotoxicity
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
46. Decreases RR
checking NG tube placement
morphine
Regular insulin
vasoconstrictor
47. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
Humulog
nitroglycerin
foley catheter(woman)
dexamethasone
48. 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
inserting an NG tube
eye meds(opthalmic)
IM meds
Humulog
49. 1cc
when on lasix
1 ml
MDI
Narcan or Noloxene
50. 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
1 lb
morphine
Bolus feeding
cathartic