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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. 16 oz
administer 2L O2 when
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
air embolus
1 pt
2. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
deltoid muscle
1 L
1 T
s/sx of hypoglycemia
3. 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
antidote foe coumadin
digitalis
dramamine
phlebitis r/t IV
4. Meds used to treat constipation
cathartic
infiltration r/t IV
opiate
when mixing insulins
5. Retards bacteria growth
bacteriostatic
Lantus
cathartic
tetracycline
6. To slow formation of scar tissue
rotate injection sites
topical agents
cathartic
metered dose inhaler
7. Several hrs or days
larger to smaller
onset of hyperglycemia
septicemia
sliding scale
8. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
1 qt
foley cath(male)
septicemia
ototoxicity
9. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
edema
first sign of narcotic OD
suctioning
10. 6 oz.
nephrotoxicity
inserting an NG tube
valium
1 teacup
11. Common for debriding
wet to dry dressing
1000mg
ted hose
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
12. Vitamin k
ear meds/ 3 and under
sliding scale
Lantus
antidote foe coumadin
13. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
rotate injection sites
Lantus
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
when on digoxin
14. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
oil retention enema
sudafed
tetracycline
cathartic
15. Inflammation and pain
antidote foe coumadin
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
stool testing
nephrotoxicity
16. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
ted hose
nitroglycerin
valium
IM meds
17. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
Regular insulin
lasix
Intradermal injections
NPH
18. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
urine
sliding scale
anthelminthic enema
1 tsp
19. 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.
prilosec
morphine
septicemia
infiltration r/t IV
20. 1 g
1000mg
morphine
off
stool testing
21. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress
Lantus
dramamine
causes of hyperglycemia
smaller to larger
22. Generalized infection throughout body
septicemia
NPH
fleets enema
Intradermal injections
23. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
nitroglycerin
most insulins
when on steriods watch for
2.2lbs.
24. 1cc
1 ml
1000mg
On
Humulog
25. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
depressant
urine
Regular insulin
suctioning
26. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
Intradermal injections
nitroglycerin
NG tube
27. 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
ted hose
Intradermal injections
1 teacup
topical agents
28. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
6 rights of medication administration
narrow spectrum
prilosec
captopril
29. Down and back
ear meds/ 3 and under
enema
On
administer 2L O2 when
30. 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
air embolus
checking NG tube placement
broad spectrum
suctioning
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
captopril
Bolus feeding
inserting an NG tube
tetracycline
32. 1000 ml
eye meds(opthalmic)
ar meds/3 and over
ear meds/ 3 and under
1 L
33. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
sub - q injections
6 rights of medication administration
IM meds
edema
34. 60 gtt
enema
1 tsp
1000mg
NPH
35. May occur when changing bags - opening line
inserting an NG tube
digitalis
lanolin
air embolus
36. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
eye ointments
1 lb
topical agents
nitroglycerin
37. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
narrow spectrum
catheter embolus
administer 2L O2 when
septicemia
38. Straight back
topical agents
smaller to larger
quickest absorption
ar meds/3 and over
39. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
transdermal meds
smaller to larger
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
s/sx of hypoglycemia
40. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
MDI
Lantus
1 T
when mixing insulins
41. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
phlebitis r/t IV
heparin/lovanox
when mixing insulins
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
42. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
1 ml
when mixing insulins
first sign of narcotic OD
2.2lbs.
43. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
bacteriostatic
NG tube
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
ube feeding
44. O2 sat is less than 93
eye meds(opthalmic)
when on steriods watch for
administer 2L O2 when
sub - q injections
45. Act on local tissue
topical agents
when on digoxin
nitroglycerin
suctioning
46. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
MDI
transdermal meds
ototoxicity
single voided urine specimen
47. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
foley catheter(woman)
fleets enema
1 tsp
1 lb
48. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin
fleets enema
IM meds
hyperglycemia actions
1 ml
49. 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
foley catheter(woman)
wet to dry dressing
lasix
fleets enema
50. Aspirin
quickest absorption
eye meds(opthalmic)
hyperglycemia actions
before surgery the pt. should stop using