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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. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






3. 1000 ml






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






5. Given in small amounts bc is retained






6. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






7. 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






8. Common for debriding






9. Infection






10. Atb






11. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






12. Narcotic






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






14. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin






15. 1cc






16. 1 kg






17. Reverses effects of other narcotics






18. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






19. Monitor K+






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






21. 6 oz.






22. Left






23. 16 oz






24. Has regular insulin in it already






25. 0.45 kg






26. 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.






27. 12 in.






28. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short






29. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






30. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






31. Retards bacteria growth






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






33. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






34. Up and back






35. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






36. Vitamin k






37. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






38. Decreases RR






39. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






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






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






42. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






43. 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






44. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






45. 2 pt






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






47. 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 -






48. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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49. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






50. Drowsiness - mood change - depression