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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. Monitor K+
first sign of narcotic OD
when on lasix
1 lb
single voided urine specimen
2. 3 tsp
1 T
dexamethasone
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
heparin/lovanox
3. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
prilosec
ted hose
when mixing insulins
cathartic
4. 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
lasix
tetracycline
fleets enema
suctioning
5. Retards bacteria growth
s/sx of hyperglycemia
oil retention enema
nitroglycerin
bacteriostatic
6. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
120 gtts of water
sterile wound irrigation
sub - q injections
valium
7. Reverses effects of other narcotics
Narcan or Noloxene
when on steriods watch for
lanolin
Lantus
8. Resp. depression
transdermal patch
first sign of narcotic OD
nitroglycerin
ar meds/3 and over
9. 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 -
inserting an NG tube
s/sx of hypoglycemia
larger to smaller
digitalis
10. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
dexamethasone
6 rights of medication administration
opiate
morphine
11. Common for debriding
when on lasix
wet to dry dressing
when mixing insulins
topical agents
12. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
eye meds(opthalmic)
ted hose
nitroglycerin
phlebitis r/t IV
13. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
ampule
NPH
transdermal patch
cleansing enema
14. Sudden
onset of hypoglycemia
bacteriostatic
onset of hyperglycemia
NG tube
15. Able to kill bacteria
administer 2L O2 when
lanolin
continuous feeding tube(pump)
bacteriacidal
16. Several hrs or days
tetracycline
wet to dry dressings
onset of hyperglycemia
dry sterile dressing
17. Has regular insulin in it already
NPH
suctioning
Lantus
1 ml
18. 16 oz
1 L
1 lb
1 pt
sterile wound irrigation
19. 2 pt
1 qt
metered dose inhaler
when mixing insulins
phlebitis r/t IV
20. Salicylates - NSAIDs
1 kg
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
suctioning
enema
21. 1000 ml
topical agents
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
Intradermal injections
1 L
22. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
captopril
antidote foe coumadin
transdermal meds
single voided urine specimen
23. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
ted hose
continuous feeding tube(pump)
B testing
Narcan or Noloxene
24. 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
Intradermal injections
larger to smaller
heparin/lovanox
enema
25. 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
depressant
1 T
suctioning
causes of hypoglycemia
26. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
Regular insulin
bacteriostatic
quickest absorption
suctioning
27. Given in small amounts bc is retained
vasoconstrictor
single voided urine specimen
oil retention enema
checking NG tube placement
28. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
ube feeding
off
29. Right
transdermal patch
larger to smaller
tetracycline
1 L
30. 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
ampule
1 lb
phlebitis r/t IV
off
31. Up and back
antidote for heparin
suctioning
ear meds/adult
stool testing
32. 1000 g
suctioning
administer 2L O2 when
1 kg
6 rights of medication administration
33. Protamine sulfate
suctioning
off
antidote for heparin
1 kg
34. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
onset of hyperglycemia
1 tsp
ear meds/ 3 and under
35. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
s/sx of hyperglycemia
sub - q injections
oil retention enema
36. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
NPH
foley catheter(woman)
1 pinch
wet to dry dressings
37. Narcotic
sudafed
prilosec
lanolin
morphine
38. 60 gtt
1 tsp
Insulin
s/sx of hyperglycemia
onset of hypoglycemia
39. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
septicemia
catecholamine
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
rotate injection sites
40. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
Regular insulin
B testing
s/sx of hypoglycemia
when mixing insulins
41. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
narrow spectrum
1 lb
depressant
42. Down and back
ear meds/ 3 and under
onset of hyperglycemia
metered dose inhaler
Regular insulin
43. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
ube feeding
causes of hypoglycemia
Regular insulin
tamoxifen
44. 16 oz.
1 lb
inserting an NG tube
1 ml
Regular insulin
45. Vitamin k
1 qt
antidote foe coumadin
sliding scale
Insulin
46. 0.45 kg
metered dose inhaler
1 lb
1 ml
off
47. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
infiltration r/t IV
catheter embolus
MDI
cleansing enema
48. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
stool testing
inserting an NG tube
side effects of barbituates
before surgery the pt. should stop using
49. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
foley cath(male)
ototoxicity
lasix
Intradermal injections
50. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
Intradermal injections
urine
when on steriods watch for
ampule