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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 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 -






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






3. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






5. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






6. Dermatologic






7. Act on local tissue






8. Aspirin






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






10. Given in small amounts bc is retained






11. 0.45 kg






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






13. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






15. 1 tsp






16. Generalized infection throughout body






17. 1 kg






18. O2 sat is less than 93






19. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






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






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






22. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






23. 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






24. 1 g






25. 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






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






27. Decreases RR






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






29. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






30. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






31. Common for debriding






32. 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






33. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






34. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






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






36. Straight back






37. Up and back






38. Sudden






39. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress






40. Fluid buildup in tissues






41. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






42. Cardiotonic






43. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






45. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






46. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






47. 60 gtt






48. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






50. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F