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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. 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 -
narrow spectrum
Lantus
inserting an NG tube
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
2. O2 sat is less than 93
enema
ear meds/adult
ototoxicity
administer 2L O2 when
3. Common for debriding
wet to dry dressing
edema
cleansing enema
stool testing
4. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin
hyperglycemia actions
ampule
ar meds/3 and over
most insulins
5. Vitamin k
NPH
inserting an NG tube
antidote foe coumadin
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
6. 1000 ml
1 lb
1 L
On
inserting an NG tube
7. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
antidote for heparin
Insulin
ted hose
NG tube
8. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
1 T
quickest absorption
9. 12 in.
1 ft
ear meds/ 3 and under
metered dose inhaler
6 rights of medication administration
10. Up and back
ear meds/adult
1 L
fleets enema
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
11. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
tamoxifen
most insulins
side effects of barbituates
dexamethasone
12. Inflamm of the vessel: caused by irritaition of vessel by needle - cannula - meds. S/S are warnth - swelling - tenderness. IV must be dc'd - warm compress to decrease discomfort
phlebitis r/t IV
ototoxicity
deltoid muscle
transdermal meds
13. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
digitalis
when on lasix
foley cath(male)
captopril
14. Straight back
topical agents
ar meds/3 and over
septicemia
MDI
15. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
causes of hypoglycemia
transdermal meds
eye meds(opthalmic)
1 T
16. 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
inserting an NG tube
suctioning
first sign of narcotic OD
foley catheter(woman)
17. 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
wet to dry dressings
edema
heparin/lovanox
causes of hypoglycemia
18. Gown - mask - gloves
On
rotate injection sites
Narcan or Noloxene
phlebitis r/t IV
19. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
checking NG tube placement
Regular insulin
NG tube
opiate
20. Down and back
depressant
ear meds/ 3 and under
Narcan or Noloxene
edema
21. Given in small amounts bc is retained
Lantus
1 ml
oil retention enema
wet to dry dressing
22. Several hrs or days
suctioning
ampule
bacteriostatic
onset of hyperglycemia
23. Fluid buildup in tissues
foley cath(male)
edema
IM meds
MDI
24. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
anthelminthic enema
MDI
eye meds(opthalmic)
metered dose inhaler
25. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
digitalis
wet to dry dressings
septicemia
hyperglycemia actions
26. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
6 rights of medication administration
1 tsp
single voided urine specimen
ototoxicity
27. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
captopril
lasix
digitalis
foley catheter(woman)
28. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
phlebitis r/t IV
valium
ototoxicity
infiltration r/t IV
29. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
side effects of barbituates
transdermal meds
IM meds
lasix
30. 1cc
ampule
suctioning
NPH
1 ml
31. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
deltoid muscle
nitroglycerin
anthelminthic enema
phlebitis r/t IV
32. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
broad spectrum
2.2lbs.
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
suctioning
33. 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
wet to dry dressings
Bolus feeding
Lantus
sterile wound irrigation
34. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
urine
1 lb
topical agents
quickest absorption
35. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
On
120 gtts of water
eye ointments
cathartic
36. 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.
infiltration r/t IV
lasix
1 ft
broad spectrum
37. 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
suctioning
transdermal meds
foley cath(male)
1 T
38. 1 tsp
1 pinch
120 gtts of water
prilosec
edema
39. Aspirin
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
sub - q injections
inserting an NG tube
before surgery the pt. should stop using
40. 16 oz
1 pt
depressant
1 pinch
ted hose
41. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
edema
depressant
foley catheter(woman)
enema
42. Monitor K+
septicemia
air embolus
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
when on lasix
43. Sudden
lasix
onset of hypoglycemia
nitroglycerin
120 gtts of water
44. 1/8 tsp
when on lasix
ear meds/ 3 and under
120 gtts of water
1 pinch
45. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
enema
NPH
nitroglycerin
1 qt
46. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
eye ointments
nitroglycerin
heparin/lovanox
1 ft
47. Glass/break
captopril
smaller to larger
narrow spectrum
ampule
48. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
dexamethasone
deltoid muscle
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
ted hose
49. 0.45 kg
hyperglycemia actions
tetracycline
On
1 lb
50. Gloves - mask - gown
inserting an NG tube
off
cleansing enema
ear meds/adult