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NCLEX General Rn

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1. Vitamin k






2. Left






3. Protamine sulfate






4. Glass/break






5. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






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






7. Fluid buildup in tissues






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






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






10. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






11. Straight back






12. 1/8 tsp






13. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






14. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






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






16. Cardiotonic






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






18. 1000 g






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






20. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm






21. Decreases RR






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






23. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






24. Sudden






25. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






26. 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






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






28. Able to kill bacteria






29. Retards bacteria growth






30. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






31. 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






32. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






33. 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






34. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






35. Salicylates - NSAIDs






36. 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






37. Has regular insulin in it already






38. 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






39. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






40. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






41. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






42. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






43. 6 oz.






44. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






45. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






46. Down and back






47. 1000 ml






48. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






49. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






50. 2 pt