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NCLEX General Rn

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1. 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






2. Cardiotonic






3. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






4. To slow formation of scar tissue






5. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






6. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise






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






8. 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






9. Reverses effects of other narcotics






10. Infection






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






12. 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






13. Sudden






14. Pain relievers r/t opium






15. 2 pt






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






17. O2 sat is less than 93






18. Able to kill bacteria






19. 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






20. 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






21. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






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






23. 16 oz






24. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






25. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






26. 1 g






27. Down and back






28. Protamine sulfate






29. 1 kg






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






31. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






32. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






33. 1/8 tsp






34. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






35. Slows down mental/physical processes






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






43. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






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






45. Retards bacteria growth






46. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






47. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






48. Gown - mask - gloves






49. Right






50. May occur when changing bags - opening line