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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. Right
catheter embolus
1 tsp
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
larger to smaller
2. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
stool testing
1 lb
oil retention enema
NPH
3. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
s/sx of hypoglycemia
ar meds/3 and over
most insulins
Humulog
4. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
urine
fleets enema
Regular insulin
ted hose
5. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
transdermal meds
depressant
Lantus
when on steriods watch for
6. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
1 teacup
nitroglycerin
Narcan or Noloxene
ampule
7. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
deltoid muscle
dry sterile dressing
6 rights of medication administration
lasix
8. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
most insulins
catecholamine
120 gtts of water
tamoxifen
9. Decreases RR
B testing
morphine
anthelminthic enema
onset of hypoglycemia
10. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
nitroglycerin
Humulog
1 lb
ototoxicity
11. Only insulin that can be given IV
sub - q injections
Regular insulin
NPH
cathartic
12. Monitor K+
ear meds/adult
fleets enema
when on lasix
wet to dry dressings
13. Pain relievers r/t opium
opiate
foley cath(male)
causes of hypoglycemia
stool testing
14. Salicylates - NSAIDs
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
fleets enema
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
ampule
15. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
septicemia
NG tube
causes of hypoglycemia
catheter embolus
16. Generalized infection throughout body
septicemia
causes of hypoglycemia
ted hose
cathartic
17. 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
6 rights of medication administration
1 tsp
suctioning
urine
18. 1000 g
continuous feeding tube(pump)
1 kg
quickest absorption
lasix
19. 0.45 kg
1 lb
depressant
transdermal patch
ear meds/adult
20. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
smaller to larger
lanolin
sub - q injections
MDI
21. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
sub - q injections
1 T
ear meds/ 3 and under
ted hose
22. Cardiotonic
nephrotoxicity
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
broad spectrum
digitalis
23. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
urine
enema
edema
24. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
when mixing insulins
suctioning
vasoconstrictor
25. Glass/break
ampule
heparin/lovanox
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
IM meds
26. Down and back
B testing
ear meds/ 3 and under
1 kg
when on lasix
27. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
sub - q injections
vasoconstrictor
tamoxifen
1 T
28. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
6 rights of medication administration
quickest absorption
narrow spectrum
causes of hypoglycemia
29. Narcotic
morphine
1 kg
transdermal patch
MDI
30. Constrict blood vessels
2.2lbs.
administer 2L O2 when
vasoconstrictor
most insulins
31. 1000 ml
1 L
onset of hyperglycemia
Regular insulin
most insulins
32. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
fleets enema
catecholamine
120 gtts of water
heparin/lovanox
33. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
1 pinch
NG tube
dry sterile dressing
34. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
eye ointments
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
septicemia
causes of hypoglycemia
35. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
1 lb
bacteriostatic
sub - q injections
Insulin
36. Has regular insulin in it already
fleets enema
NPH
ampule
foley cath(male)
37. To slow formation of scar tissue
NG tube
rotate injection sites
Lantus
morphine
38. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
prilosec
valium
narrow spectrum
enema
39. 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
lanolin
Intradermal injections
wet to dry dressing
opiate
40. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
1 lb
stool testing
prilosec
topical agents
41. Several hrs or days
IM meds
septicemia
when on steriods watch for
onset of hyperglycemia
42. O2 sat is less than 93
administer 2L O2 when
vasoconstrictor
digitalis
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
43. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption
IM meds
morphine
metered dose inhaler
hyperglycemia actions
44. 1/8 tsp
IM meds
edema
transdermal patch
1 pinch
45. Meds used to treat constipation
cathartic
sub - q injections
metered dose inhaler
when on steriods watch for
46. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin
inserting an NG tube
most insulins
urine
hyperglycemia actions
47. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
digitalis
cathartic
urine
transdermal meds
48. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
eye meds(opthalmic)
anthelminthic enema
wet to dry dressings
ear meds/ 3 and under
49. 12 in.
vasoconstrictor
NPH
tamoxifen
1 ft
50. 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
cleansing enema
transdermal patch
quickest absorption