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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 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
ar meds/3 and over
foley catheter(woman)
bacteriostatic
administer 2L O2 when
2. Cardiotonic
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
suctioning
tamoxifen
digitalis
3. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
ear meds/ 3 and under
edema
s/sx of hyperglycemia
2.2lbs.
4. To slow formation of scar tissue
rotate injection sites
nitroglycerin
when on steriods watch for
lanolin
5. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
sliding scale
fleets enema
MDI
anthelminthic enema
6. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise
120 gtts of water
causes of hypoglycemia
NG tube
ube feeding
7. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
catecholamine
oil retention enema
onset of hypoglycemia
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
depressant
suctioning
smaller to larger
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
9. Reverses effects of other narcotics
digitalis
s/sx of hypoglycemia
Narcan or Noloxene
ampule
10. Infection
metered dose inhaler
valium
urine
when on steriods watch for
11. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
septicemia
cathartic
1 pinch
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
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
smaller to larger
quickest absorption
inserting an NG tube
phlebitis r/t IV
13. Sudden
ar meds/3 and over
onset of hypoglycemia
On
nitroglycerin
14. Pain relievers r/t opium
when on digoxin
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
phlebitis r/t IV
opiate
15. 2 pt
s/sx of hypoglycemia
narrow spectrum
B testing
1 qt
16. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
transdermal patch
B testing
1 L
17. O2 sat is less than 93
antidote foe coumadin
Lantus
administer 2L O2 when
ar meds/3 and over
18. Able to kill bacteria
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
bacteriacidal
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
morphine
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
1 tsp
prilosec
suctioning
cathartic
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
sudafed
sterile wound irrigation
when on steriods watch for
metered dose inhaler
21. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
dry sterile dressing
Insulin
catheter embolus
Narcan or Noloxene
22. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
broad spectrum
sudafed
digitalis
larger to smaller
23. 16 oz
1 pt
wet to dry dressing
transdermal meds
dramamine
24. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
NPH
lasix
nitroglycerin
ube feeding
25. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
administer 2L O2 when
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
NG tube
inserting an NG tube
26. 1 g
1000mg
most insulins
edema
infiltration r/t IV
27. Down and back
ear meds/ 3 and under
infiltration r/t IV
when on lasix
1 tsp
28. Protamine sulfate
first sign of narcotic OD
antidote for heparin
MDI
infiltration r/t IV
29. 1 kg
Humulog
2.2lbs.
quickest absorption
transdermal patch
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
dry sterile dressing
ube feeding
suctioning
heparin/lovanox
31. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
broad spectrum
hyperglycemia actions
suctioning
32. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
nitroglycerin
sliding scale
nephrotoxicity
wet to dry dressings
33. 1/8 tsp
tetracycline
NG tube
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
1 pinch
34. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
before surgery the pt. should stop using
Insulin
1 qt
eye meds(opthalmic)
35. Slows down mental/physical processes
1 ml
heparin/lovanox
when on digoxin
depressant
36. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
eye meds(opthalmic)
s/sx of hypoglycemia
prilosec
suctioning
37. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
lasix
eye ointments
Bolus feeding
1 lb
38. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
cleansing enema
foley catheter(woman)
infiltration r/t IV
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
39. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
rotate injection sites
transdermal meds
prilosec
tamoxifen
40. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
oil retention enema
digitalis
ted hose
lasix
41. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
1 lb
6 rights of medication administration
stool testing
dry sterile dressing
42. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
deltoid muscle
dramamine
lasix
cleansing enema
43. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
rotate injection sites
suctioning
when on digoxin
1000mg
44. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
Regular insulin
continuous feeding tube(pump)
enema
NPH
45. Retards bacteria growth
1 T
bacteriostatic
when on steriods watch for
single voided urine specimen
46. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
edema
most insulins
single voided urine specimen
topical agents
47. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
Insulin
1 ml
checking NG tube placement
dry sterile dressing
48. Gown - mask - gloves
6 rights of medication administration
sliding scale
On
air embolus
49. Right
when on lasix
larger to smaller
MDI
wet to dry dressings
50. May occur when changing bags - opening line
air embolus
administer 2L O2 when
On
120 gtts of water