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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. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
narrow spectrum
ototoxicity
quickest absorption
wet to dry dressings
2. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
stool testing
MDI
side effects of barbituates
morphine
3. 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
fleets enema
Insulin
eye ointments
foley catheter(woman)
4. Up and back
ear meds/adult
nitroglycerin
nitroglycerin
NPH
5. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
dry sterile dressing
prilosec
heparin/lovanox
eye ointments
6. Infection
infiltration r/t IV
narrow spectrum
when on steriods watch for
septicemia
7. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
stool testing
captopril
Narcan or Noloxene
off
8. Common for debriding
heparin/lovanox
vasoconstrictor
ampule
wet to dry dressing
9. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
suctioning
1 teacup
Lantus
ube feeding
10. O2 sat is less than 93
administer 2L O2 when
NPH
NG tube
1 lb
11. Generalized infection throughout body
catheter embolus
side effects of barbituates
septicemia
fleets enema
12. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
ar meds/3 and over
infiltration r/t IV
Humulog
phlebitis r/t IV
13. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
lasix
anthelminthic enema
2.2lbs.
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
14. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
captopril
ted hose
bacteriacidal
causes of hyperglycemia
15. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
1000mg
sudafed
single voided urine specimen
deltoid muscle
16. Dermatologic
dexamethasone
ototoxicity
lanolin
off
17. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
off
morphine
s/sx of hyperglycemia
phlebitis r/t IV
18. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
continuous feeding tube(pump)
suctioning
suctioning
first sign of narcotic OD
19. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
nitroglycerin
1 lb
dry sterile dressing
Intradermal injections
20. May occur when changing bags - opening line
1 qt
NG tube
air embolus
sub - q injections
21. Fluid buildup in tissues
1 ml
s/sx of hypoglycemia
edema
1 L
22. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
most insulins
when on digoxin
transdermal meds
depressant
23. Meds used to treat constipation
depressant
NPH
cathartic
deltoid muscle
24. Pain relievers r/t opium
rotate injection sites
opiate
1 pt
tamoxifen
25. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
side effects of barbituates
wet to dry dressing
nitroglycerin
tamoxifen
26. 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
suctioning
cleansing enema
1 qt
depressant
27. Slows down mental/physical processes
edema
depressant
septicemia
when on steriods watch for
28. Able to kill bacteria
1 T
IM meds
hyperglycemia actions
bacteriacidal
29. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
quickest absorption
ear meds/ 3 and under
transdermal meds
continuous feeding tube(pump)
30. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
eye meds(opthalmic)
inserting an NG tube
morphine
urine
31. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
transdermal patch
eye ointments
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
off
32. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
causes of hypoglycemia
1 lb
edema
ampule
33. 1000 ml
larger to smaller
Insulin
1 L
catheter embolus
34. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
NG tube
1 teacup
1 pinch
oil retention enema
35. Reverses effects of other narcotics
opiate
nephrotoxicity
topical agents
Narcan or Noloxene
36. No longer than 10-20 seconds at a time - allow pt to rest between suctioning - flush cath with NS between suctionings - 80-100 mm is normal adult suction
tamoxifen
suctioning
ar meds/3 and over
side effects of barbituates
37. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
prilosec
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
onset of hypoglycemia
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
38. Only insulin that can be given IV
Regular insulin
NPH
single voided urine specimen
1 T
39. 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.
air embolus
1 T
infiltration r/t IV
lasix
40. 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
when on lasix
ar meds/3 and over
checking NG tube placement
Intradermal injections
41. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
causes of hyperglycemia
septicemia
when on digoxin
septicemia
42. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
when on steriods watch for
120 gtts of water
ototoxicity
lasix
43. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
NPH
6 rights of medication administration
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
antidote for heparin
44. Straight back
vasoconstrictor
ar meds/3 and over
1 ml
foley catheter(woman)
45. Salicylates - NSAIDs
NPH
captopril
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
checking NG tube placement
46. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
oil retention enema
cleansing enema
transdermal meds
air embolus
47. Decreases RR
ear meds/adult
morphine
antidote foe coumadin
opiate
48. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
Bolus feeding
vasoconstrictor
sub - q injections
before surgery the pt. should stop using
49. Gown - mask - gloves
On
lanolin
NG tube
quickest absorption
50. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
s/sx of hyperglycemia
nitroglycerin
sudafed
single voided urine specimen