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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. Infection
when on steriods watch for
1 qt
suctioning
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
2. 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 -
opiate
Regular insulin
cleansing enema
inserting an NG tube
3. Fluid buildup in tissues
edema
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
continuous feeding tube(pump)
1 kg
4. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
when on steriods watch for
larger to smaller
foley catheter(woman)
NPH
5. Salicylates - NSAIDs
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
suctioning
stool testing
eye meds(opthalmic)
6. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
eye meds(opthalmic)
edema
administer 2L O2 when
quickest absorption
7. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
edema
nephrotoxicity
hyperglycemia actions
narrow spectrum
8. Aspirin
septicemia
eye meds(opthalmic)
rotate injection sites
before surgery the pt. should stop using
9. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
s/sx of hypoglycemia
1 lb
1 kg
catheter embolus
10. 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
broad spectrum
foley catheter(woman)
heparin/lovanox
morphine
11. Dermatologic
lanolin
On
enema
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
12. Gown - mask - gloves
On
120 gtts of water
larger to smaller
NPH
13. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
deltoid muscle
side effects of barbituates
before surgery the pt. should stop using
enema
14. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
urine
2.2lbs.
dramamine
catheter embolus
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
ar meds/3 and over
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Insulin
metered dose inhaler
16. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
sub - q injections
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
morphine
s/sx of hyperglycemia
17. 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
suctioning
foley catheter(woman)
120 gtts of water
urine
18. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
when mixing insulins
ted hose
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
edema
19. 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
IM meds
nitroglycerin
MDI
20. Monitor K+
ar meds/3 and over
when on lasix
stool testing
continuous feeding tube(pump)
21. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
transdermal patch
nitroglycerin
onset of hyperglycemia
wet to dry dressing
22. Given in small amounts bc is retained
dry sterile dressing
oil retention enema
MDI
transdermal meds
23. 1000 g
1 kg
sudafed
when on steriods watch for
Humulog
24. May occur when changing bags - opening line
stool testing
1000mg
air embolus
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
25. Up and back
digitalis
120 gtts of water
when on digoxin
ear meds/adult
26. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
depressant
causes of hyperglycemia
administer 2L O2 when
eye meds(opthalmic)
27. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
depressant
enema
Bolus feeding
air embolus
28. Left
sliding scale
smaller to larger
dry sterile dressing
1000mg
29. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
ear meds/adult
1 ft
nitroglycerin
Intradermal injections
30. 0.45 kg
1 lb
sub - q injections
onset of hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia actions
31. 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
B testing
foley catheter(woman)
single voided urine specimen
stool testing
32. 1000 ml
NG tube
1 L
dramamine
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
33. 1 g
tamoxifen
1000mg
captopril
continuous feeding tube(pump)
34. 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
phlebitis r/t IV
dry sterile dressing
Insulin
35. Atb
when on steriods watch for
tamoxifen
tetracycline
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
36. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress
ototoxicity
causes of hyperglycemia
enema
hyperglycemia actions
37. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
onset of hyperglycemia
administer 2L O2 when
nephrotoxicity
Humulog
38. Slows down mental/physical processes
onset of hypoglycemia
septicemia
depressant
heparin/lovanox
39. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
ototoxicity
Regular insulin
inserting an NG tube
most insulins
40. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
ear meds/ 3 and under
side effects of barbituates
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
phlebitis r/t IV
41. 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
sub - q injections
1 qt
Intradermal injections
digitalis
42. Down and back
continuous feeding tube(pump)
ear meds/ 3 and under
NPH
when on lasix
43. 16 oz
first sign of narcotic OD
1 pt
Regular insulin
side effects of barbituates
44. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
continuous feeding tube(pump)
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
sub - q injections
transdermal meds
45. 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
narrow spectrum
morphine
off
B testing
46. Common for debriding
inserting an NG tube
wet to dry dressing
opiate
catecholamine
47. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
checking NG tube placement
cathartic
foley catheter(woman)
nitroglycerin
48. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
antidote for heparin
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
nitroglycerin
sliding scale
49. 1 kg
checking NG tube placement
quickest absorption
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
2.2lbs.
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
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
dry sterile dressing
ted hose
transdermal meds