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NCLEX General Rn
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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. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
s/sx of hyperglycemia
phlebitis r/t IV
nitroglycerin
septicemia
2. Decreases RR
1 T
morphine
bacteriacidal
tetracycline
3. Glass/break
single voided urine specimen
anthelminthic enema
ampule
tamoxifen
4. 2 pt
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
1 qt
metered dose inhaler
onset of hypoglycemia
5. Slows down mental/physical processes
Narcan or Noloxene
causes of hyperglycemia
Insulin
depressant
6. Straight back
ar meds/3 and over
IM meds
ear meds/ 3 and under
deltoid muscle
7. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
prilosec
edema
Regular insulin
8. May occur when changing bags - opening line
when mixing insulins
air embolus
urine
1 ft
9. Narcotic
wet to dry dressing
side effects of barbituates
morphine
eye meds(opthalmic)
10. Atb
Insulin
foley catheter(woman)
tetracycline
heparin/lovanox
11. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
ube feeding
valium
onset of hypoglycemia
s/sx of hyperglycemia
12. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
digitalis
ototoxicity
ube feeding
ted hose
13. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
deltoid muscle
edema
Lantus
cleansing enema
14. 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
1 teacup
ar meds/3 and over
nitroglycerin
15. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
120 gtts of water
Insulin
valium
foley cath(male)
16. Retards bacteria growth
Insulin
depressant
bacteriostatic
1 qt
17. 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
checking NG tube placement
oil retention enema
phlebitis r/t IV
18. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
1000mg
heparin/lovanox
enema
tamoxifen
19. Infection
causes of hyperglycemia
transdermal meds
wet to dry dressings
when on steriods watch for
20. 1000 ml
B testing
1 L
vasoconstrictor
Regular insulin
21. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
lasix
causes of hypoglycemia
when on lasix
ear meds/ 3 and under
22. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
6 rights of medication administration
continuous feeding tube(pump)
Humulog
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
23. 3 tsp
onset of hyperglycemia
NPH
heparin/lovanox
1 T
24. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
Regular insulin
off
eye ointments
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
25. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
1 tsp
onset of hyperglycemia
vasoconstrictor
NG tube
26. Pain relievers r/t opium
opiate
edema
nitroglycerin
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
27. Reverses effects of other narcotics
morphine
nitroglycerin
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
Narcan or Noloxene
28. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
anthelminthic enema
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
sliding scale
bacteriacidal
29. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
topical agents
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
when on steriods watch for
nitroglycerin
30. Vitamin k
120 gtts of water
most insulins
antidote foe coumadin
heparin/lovanox
31. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
anthelminthic enema
lasix
Regular insulin
foley catheter(woman)
32. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
2.2lbs.
1000mg
digitalis
eye meds(opthalmic)
33. Act on local tissue
topical agents
tamoxifen
1 ft
quickest absorption
34. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
6 rights of medication administration
1 lb
fleets enema
anthelminthic enema
35. 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
1 pt
dry sterile dressing
sterile wound irrigation
depressant
36. Given in small amounts bc is retained
wet to dry dressings
inserting an NG tube
oil retention enema
morphine
37. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
38. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
checking NG tube placement
valium
wet to dry dressings
IM meds
39. 1 kg
inserting an NG tube
2.2lbs.
antidote for heparin
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
40. Generalized infection throughout body
Humulog
1 tsp
septicemia
urine
41. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
checking NG tube placement
foley cath(male)
suctioning
catheter embolus
42. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
dexamethasone
narrow spectrum
1 lb
septicemia
43. Right
cleansing enema
side effects of barbituates
larger to smaller
eye meds(opthalmic)
44. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
MDI
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
1 teacup
suctioning
45. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
when on digoxin
dry sterile dressing
valium
s/sx of hypoglycemia
46. 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
Regular insulin
metered dose inhaler
transdermal meds
broad spectrum
47. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
when mixing insulins
Humulog
nitroglycerin
oil retention enema
48. 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
captopril
Insulin
suctioning
lasix
49. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
NPH
first sign of narcotic OD
bacteriacidal
cleansing enema
50. 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
Humulog
1 ml
1 tsp