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NCLEX General Rn
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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. To slow formation of scar tissue
rotate injection sites
bacteriostatic
topical agents
side effects of barbituates
2. 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
NG tube
Lantus
Bolus feeding
valium
3. Down and back
NPH
ear meds/ 3 and under
transdermal meds
Lantus
4. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
enema
when on digoxin
opiate
ear meds/adult
5. Atb
checking NG tube placement
tetracycline
off
6 rights of medication administration
6. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
Regular insulin
1 kg
6 rights of medication administration
7. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
nitroglycerin
side effects of barbituates
quickest absorption
lasix
8. 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
administer 2L O2 when
sub - q injections
continuous feeding tube(pump)
sterile wound irrigation
9. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
rotate injection sites
suctioning
cleansing enema
metered dose inhaler
10. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress
nitroglycerin
1 teacup
causes of hyperglycemia
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
11. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
Humulog
antidote foe coumadin
120 gtts of water
1 kg
12. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
foley cath(male)
catecholamine
checking NG tube placement
sub - q injections
13. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
1 lb
deltoid muscle
dexamethasone
14. 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
infiltration r/t IV
sudafed
checking NG tube placement
B testing
15. Sudden
onset of hypoglycemia
most insulins
1 teacup
opiate
16. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
Regular insulin
onset of hyperglycemia
nitroglycerin
catecholamine
17. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
tetracycline
On
dramamine
nitroglycerin
18. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
checking NG tube placement
sudafed
infiltration r/t IV
1 tsp
19. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
foley catheter(woman)
first sign of narcotic OD
eye meds(opthalmic)
Regular insulin
20. O2 sat is less than 93
administer 2L O2 when
1 ft
bacteriacidal
rotate injection sites
21. 2 pt
edema
1 qt
bacteriacidal
hyperglycemia actions
22. Protamine sulfate
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
antidote for heparin
Regular insulin
onset of hypoglycemia
23. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
Lantus
1 L
NPH
IM meds
24. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
causes of hypoglycemia
s/sx of hypoglycemia
sterile wound irrigation
25. Resp. depression
sliding scale
morphine
first sign of narcotic OD
checking NG tube placement
26. Up and back
eye ointments
ear meds/adult
rotate injection sites
when on lasix
27. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
infiltration r/t IV
narrow spectrum
catheter embolus
side effects of barbituates
28. 1000 ml
1 kg
tamoxifen
1 L
when on steriods watch for
29. Pain relievers r/t opium
topical agents
Regular insulin
opiate
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
30. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
single voided urine specimen
checking NG tube placement
first sign of narcotic OD
prilosec
31. Right
larger to smaller
morphine
onset of hyperglycemia
1 ml
32. 3 tsp
nitroglycerin
first sign of narcotic OD
1 T
off
33. Has regular insulin in it already
bacteriostatic
Humulog
NPH
wet to dry dressing
34. May occur when changing bags - opening line
catecholamine
heparin/lovanox
sudafed
air embolus
35. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
catecholamine
narrow spectrum
anthelminthic enema
onset of hypoglycemia
36. Aspirin
infiltration r/t IV
enema
catheter embolus
before surgery the pt. should stop using
37. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
when on lasix
infiltration r/t IV
nitroglycerin
checking NG tube placement
38. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
prilosec
larger to smaller
s/sx of hyperglycemia
suctioning
39. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
broad spectrum
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
when mixing insulins
Insulin
40. Meds used to treat constipation
opiate
1 pinch
urine
cathartic
41. Generalized infection throughout body
tetracycline
IM meds
septicemia
wet to dry dressings
42. Act on local tissue
1 T
topical agents
s/sx of hyperglycemia
septicemia
43. 1 tsp
ar meds/3 and over
120 gtts of water
NG tube
sudafed
44. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
stool testing
morphine
septicemia
infiltration r/t IV
45. 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
digitalis
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
narrow spectrum
phlebitis r/t IV
46. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
when on digoxin
transdermal meds
anthelminthic enema
antidote for heparin
47. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
off
causes of hypoglycemia
ear meds/adult
ted hose
48. Retards bacteria growth
bacteriostatic
off
Regular insulin
sudafed
49. Given in small amounts bc is retained
sub - q injections
metered dose inhaler
suctioning
oil retention enema
50. Fluid buildup in tissues
edema
stool testing
Lantus
s/sx of hyperglycemia