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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 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






2. Decreases RR






3. To slow formation of scar tissue






4. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






5. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






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






7. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






9. 1/8 tsp






10. 60 gtt






11. Protamine sulfate






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






13. Several hrs or days






14. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






16. Inflammation and pain






17. 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






18. Pain relievers r/t opium






19. Given in small amounts bc is retained






20. 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






21. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






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






23. Able to kill bacteria






24. Glass/break






25. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






26. 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






27. Up and back






28. Left






29. 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






30. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






32. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






33. Down and back






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






35. 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






36. 0.45 kg






37. Narcotic






38. Cardiotonic






39. Slows down mental/physical processes






40. Retards bacteria growth






41. Monitor K+






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






43. Dermatologic






44. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






46. Generalized infection throughout body






47. 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






48. Aspirin






49. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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50. Constrict blood vessels