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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. Monitor K+
when on lasix
MDI
Lantus
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
2. 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
metered dose inhaler
sudafed
catecholamine
120 gtts of water
3. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
dry sterile dressing
1 L
when on steriods watch for
s/sx of hyperglycemia
4. 1 tsp
antidote for heparin
120 gtts of water
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
prilosec
5. Dermatologic
lanolin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
1 tsp
causes of hyperglycemia
6. May occur when changing bags - opening line
digitalis
air embolus
1 teacup
single voided urine specimen
7. 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
IM meds
Humulog
heparin/lovanox
when on steriods watch for
8. Common for debriding
wet to dry dressing
topical agents
stool testing
lasix
9. Right
wet to dry dressings
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
larger to smaller
off
10. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
enema
ototoxicity
anthelminthic enema
11. Straight back
1 kg
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
digitalis
ar meds/3 and over
12. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
urine
Lantus
ear meds/ 3 and under
6 rights of medication administration
13. Decreases RR
morphine
Humulog
suctioning
sterile wound irrigation
14. Atb
1 qt
tetracycline
stool testing
1 ft
15. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
oil retention enema
antidote foe coumadin
transdermal patch
rotate injection sites
16. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
Regular insulin
Humulog
eye ointments
bacteriacidal
17. 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.
suctioning
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
infiltration r/t IV
when mixing insulins
18. 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 -
prilosec
inserting an NG tube
catecholamine
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
19. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
single voided urine specimen
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
side effects of barbituates
lasix
20. 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
phlebitis r/t IV
smaller to larger
nephrotoxicity
1 pinch
21. Able to kill bacteria
septicemia
Insulin
foley cath(male)
bacteriacidal
22. 1000 ml
heparin/lovanox
catheter embolus
1 L
Regular insulin
23. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
opiate
nitroglycerin
sub - q injections
wet to dry dressing
24. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
nephrotoxicity
edema
septicemia
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
25. 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
B testing
topical agents
1 lb
Lantus
26. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
ube feeding
side effects of barbituates
ear meds/adult
1 pt
27. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
NPH
lasix
MDI
captopril
28. 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
ube feeding
Lantus
sterile wound irrigation
antidote foe coumadin
29. Aspirin
opiate
suctioning
before surgery the pt. should stop using
On
30. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
single voided urine specimen
NPH
ted hose
prilosec
31. 3 tsp
1 T
tamoxifen
catheter embolus
topical agents
32. Inflammation and pain
air embolus
quickest absorption
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
causes of hyperglycemia
33. Retards bacteria growth
bacteriostatic
broad spectrum
ted hose
morphine
34. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
Insulin
1 qt
off
smaller to larger
35. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
onset of hyperglycemia
rotate injection sites
catheter embolus
Regular insulin
36. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
eye meds(opthalmic)
Regular insulin
causes of hyperglycemia
dry sterile dressing
37. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
catecholamine
sterile wound irrigation
nitroglycerin
phlebitis r/t IV
38. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
NPH
1000mg
MDI
Lantus
39. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
single voided urine specimen
causes of hypoglycemia
NPH
morphine
40. Resp. depression
phlebitis r/t IV
opiate
first sign of narcotic OD
120 gtts of water
41. Up and back
IM meds
enema
ear meds/adult
single voided urine specimen
42. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
narrow spectrum
tamoxifen
sudafed
s/sx of hypoglycemia
43. Gloves - mask - gown
phlebitis r/t IV
1 teacup
off
captopril
44. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
when on steriods watch for
ear meds/ 3 and under
septicemia
45. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
tetracycline
sudafed
transdermal meds
nephrotoxicity
46. 16 oz.
sudafed
1 lb
1 L
antidote foe coumadin
47. O2 sat is less than 93
administer 2L O2 when
6 rights of medication administration
catecholamine
s/sx of hypoglycemia
48. To slow formation of scar tissue
rotate injection sites
ampule
air embolus
1 tsp
49. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
digitalis
s/sx of hyperglycemia
septicemia
when on digoxin
50. Reverses effects of other narcotics
eye meds(opthalmic)
Narcan or Noloxene
onset of hyperglycemia
when on steriods watch for