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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 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






2. 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.






3. Only insulin that can be given IV






4. Cardiotonic






5. 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






6. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






7. Decreases RR






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






9. 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






10. Right






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






12. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






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






14. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






16. 12 in.






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






18. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






19. Inflammation and pain






20. 2 pt






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






22. 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






23. Sudden






24. Narcotic






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






26. 6 oz.






27. 1 kg






28. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






29. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






30. Gloves - mask - gown






31. Act on local tissue






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






33. Common for debriding






34. Monitor K+






35. 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






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






37. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






38. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise






39. May occur when changing bags - opening line






40. Gown - mask - gloves






41. 16 oz






42. Pain relievers r/t opium






43. Meds used to treat constipation






44. Generalized infection throughout body






45. 1cc






46. Retards bacteria growth






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






48. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






50. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses