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NCLEX General Rn

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






2. Sudden






3. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






4. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






6. 16 oz.






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






8. Pain relievers r/t opium






9. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






10. Aspirin






11. Slows down mental/physical processes






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






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






14. 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






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






16. Decreases RR






17. To slow formation of scar tissue






18. 1 kg






19. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






20. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






21. Generalized infection throughout body






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






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






24. Infection






25. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






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






27. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






28. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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29. 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






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






31. 1000 g






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






33. Constrict blood vessels






34. Right






35. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






36. Given in small amounts bc is retained






37. 3 tsp






38. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






39. 16 oz






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






41. Dermatologic






42. 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






43. Salicylates - NSAIDs






44. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






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






46. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






47. Common for debriding






48. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






49. Narcotic






50. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency