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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. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






3. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






4. 1 tsp






5. 1 g






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






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






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






9. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






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






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






12. Straight back






13. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






14. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles


15. Cardiotonic






16. O2 sat is less than 93






17. 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






18. Dermatologic






19. 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






20. 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.






21. 16 oz






22. Left






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






24. Reverses effects of other narcotics






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






26. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






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






28. Able to kill bacteria






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






30. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






31. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






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






33. Constrict blood vessels






34. 1 kg






35. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






36. Act on local tissue






37. 1000 g






38. Decreases RR






39. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






40. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






42. 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






43. 6 oz.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






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