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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. 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.
transdermal meds
metered dose inhaler
catheter embolus
infiltration r/t IV
2. Fluid buildup in tissues
eye ointments
lasix
edema
eye meds(opthalmic)
3. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
lasix
6 rights of medication administration
IM meds
nephrotoxicity
4. Resp. depression
bacteriacidal
first sign of narcotic OD
infiltration r/t IV
1 lb
5. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
oil retention enema
narrow spectrum
antidote for heparin
foley cath(male)
6. Meds used to treat constipation
edema
rotate injection sites
dry sterile dressing
cathartic
7. Sudden
onset of hypoglycemia
edema
NPH
foley catheter(woman)
8. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
antidote for heparin
edema
1 pt
side effects of barbituates
9. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
broad spectrum
morphine
morphine
ototoxicity
10. 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
1 L
Bolus feeding
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
1 lb
11. Narcotic
morphine
single voided urine specimen
wet to dry dressing
antidote foe coumadin
12. 6 oz.
nitroglycerin
transdermal patch
1 lb
1 teacup
13. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
captopril
1 ml
Insulin
1 T
14. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
anthelminthic enema
when mixing insulins
cleansing enema
transdermal patch
15. Atb
before surgery the pt. should stop using
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
tetracycline
1 pt
16. Cardiotonic
B testing
digitalis
infiltration r/t IV
causes of hyperglycemia
17. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
dramamine
captopril
phlebitis r/t IV
transdermal patch
18. 16 oz
1 pt
quickest absorption
ube feeding
ear meds/adult
19. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
B testing
s/sx of hyperglycemia
1000mg
antidote foe coumadin
20. 1 tsp
120 gtts of water
morphine
1000mg
1 L
21. Straight back
nitroglycerin
ar meds/3 and over
sliding scale
s/sx of hypoglycemia
22. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
narrow spectrum
1 L
onset of hypoglycemia
when on steriods watch for
23. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
cathartic
lanolin
quickest absorption
bacteriacidal
24. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
nitroglycerin
valium
bacteriacidal
tamoxifen
25. Dermatologic
lanolin
edema
1 tsp
ted hose
26. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
On
septicemia
NPH
2.2lbs.
27. 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
when on lasix
NPH
dramamine
suctioning
28. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
1 ml
transdermal meds
ted hose
when on steriods watch for
29. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
dexamethasone
septicemia
Regular insulin
phlebitis r/t IV
30. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
ear meds/adult
onset of hyperglycemia
ube feeding
tetracycline
31. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
digitalis
Lantus
nitroglycerin
1 T
32. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
MDI
catecholamine
2.2lbs.
when on steriods watch for
33. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
causes of hypoglycemia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
antidote foe coumadin
edema
34. Several hrs or days
onset of hyperglycemia
1 pinch
nitroglycerin
bacteriacidal
35. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
morphine
1 pinch
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
catecholamine
36. 2 pt
digitalis
Regular insulin
NG tube
1 qt
37. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
hyperglycemia actions
Lantus
checking NG tube placement
ted hose
38. Pain relievers r/t opium
opiate
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
120 gtts of water
lasix
39. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
wet to dry dressings
dramamine
fleets enema
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
40. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
ube feeding
Regular insulin
Insulin
off
41. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
depressant
tetracycline
cleansing enema
smaller to larger
42. 1/8 tsp
onset of hyperglycemia
stool testing
1 lb
1 pinch
43. Glass/break
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
sudafed
ampule
ototoxicity
44. 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
Intradermal injections
nephrotoxicity
lanolin
antidote foe coumadin
45. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Insulin
1 teacup
antidote for heparin
46. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
IM meds
1 pt
Lantus
enema
47. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress
foley cath(male)
off
depressant
causes of hyperglycemia
48. Salicylates - NSAIDs
off
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
phlebitis r/t IV
lasix
49. May occur when changing bags - opening line
air embolus
when mixing insulins
foley cath(male)
ear meds/adult
50. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
onset of hyperglycemia
antidote for heparin
morphine
broad spectrum