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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. Meds used to treat constipation
ar meds/3 and over
1 qt
1 ft
cathartic
2. Several hrs or days
onset of hyperglycemia
1 tsp
1000mg
lanolin
3. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
suctioning
stool testing
nitroglycerin
topical agents
4. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
dry sterile dressing
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
bacteriostatic
vasoconstrictor
5. 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
ampule
1 pt
suctioning
nitroglycerin
6. Pain relievers r/t opium
wet to dry dressings
opiate
ted hose
nitroglycerin
7. 1000 ml
1 tsp
MDI
sudafed
1 L
8. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
Lantus
side effects of barbituates
1 qt
digitalis
9. 1 kg
wet to dry dressings
stool testing
2.2lbs.
phlebitis r/t IV
10. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
Regular insulin
IM meds
ube feeding
rotate injection sites
11. 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
sterile wound irrigation
transdermal patch
foley catheter(woman)
cathartic
12. 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
when on steriods watch for
Intradermal injections
1 ft
tamoxifen
13. Constrict blood vessels
ear meds/ 3 and under
foley cath(male)
vasoconstrictor
topical agents
14. Straight back
single voided urine specimen
vasoconstrictor
ar meds/3 and over
tetracycline
15. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
1 kg
6 rights of medication administration
dramamine
NG tube
16. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
septicemia
administer 2L O2 when
ear meds/ 3 and under
NPH
17. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
sliding scale
Regular insulin
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
catheter embolus
18. Protamine sulfate
s/sx of hypoglycemia
ampule
antidote for heparin
causes of hyperglycemia
19. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
ted hose
1 teacup
opiate
1 lb
20. Gown - mask - gloves
Humulog
wet to dry dressing
heparin/lovanox
On
21. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
nephrotoxicity
1 pinch
broad spectrum
wet to dry dressings
22. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
Intradermal injections
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
ototoxicity
1 lb
23. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
fleets enema
enema
quickest absorption
suctioning
24. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
1 tsp
sterile wound irrigation
eye ointments
captopril
25. 16 oz.
dramamine
phlebitis r/t IV
1 T
1 lb
26. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
s/sx of hyperglycemia
causes of hyperglycemia
broad spectrum
MDI
27. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
single voided urine specimen
120 gtts of water
1 pt
administer 2L O2 when
28. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin
narrow spectrum
wet to dry dressings
hyperglycemia actions
ar meds/3 and over
29. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
MDI
off
Narcan or Noloxene
sudafed
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
ube feeding
onset of hyperglycemia
bacteriostatic
1 ft
31. 1 tsp
120 gtts of water
wet to dry dressings
eye ointments
onset of hypoglycemia
32. 3 tsp
Humulog
captopril
1 T
before surgery the pt. should stop using
33. Slows down mental/physical processes
1 kg
inserting an NG tube
captopril
depressant
34. Decreases RR
morphine
sterile wound irrigation
broad spectrum
bacteriacidal
35. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
valium
foley cath(male)
infiltration r/t IV
Regular insulin
36. Salicylates - NSAIDs
fleets enema
anthelminthic enema
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
37. Aspirin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
1 qt
infiltration r/t IV
metered dose inhaler
38. 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
ar meds/3 and over
heparin/lovanox
MDI
off
39. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
foley catheter(woman)
Lantus
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
when mixing insulins
40. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
ar meds/3 and over
inserting an NG tube
transdermal meds
sudafed
41. Retards bacteria growth
NG tube
air embolus
wet to dry dressings
bacteriostatic
42. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
1 pt
morphine
1 lb
checking NG tube placement
43. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Regular insulin
sliding scale
valium
dexamethasone
44. 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.
foley catheter(woman)
infiltration r/t IV
sudafed
edema
45. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
sliding scale
dexamethasone
enema
sterile wound irrigation
46. Act on local tissue
fleets enema
cleansing enema
topical agents
eye ointments
47. Atb
sub - q injections
tetracycline
NPH
sliding scale
48. 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
continuous feeding tube(pump)
fleets enema
opiate
foley catheter(woman)
49. 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
prilosec
metered dose inhaler
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
1 lb
50. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
sterile wound irrigation
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
foley cath(male)
rotate injection sites