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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 lung sounds q shift for crackles
2. 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.
sub - q injections
catheter embolus
edema
infiltration r/t IV
3. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
lanolin
foley cath(male)
Lantus
ampule
4. 1000 ml
depressant
NPH
oil retention enema
1 L
5. 12 in.
before surgery the pt. should stop using
sub - q injections
causes of hypoglycemia
1 ft
6. Able to kill bacteria
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
sliding scale
bacteriacidal
1 L
7. Slows down mental/physical processes
1 lb
depressant
1 lb
Regular insulin
8. 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
foley catheter(woman)
antidote for heparin
metered dose inhaler
phlebitis r/t IV
9. 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
1 tsp
sudafed
when on steriods watch for
IM meds
10. 1000 g
IM meds
1 kg
dry sterile dressing
catecholamine
11. Sudden
antidote foe coumadin
onset of hypoglycemia
nephrotoxicity
Regular insulin
12. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
quickest absorption
administer 2L O2 when
phlebitis r/t IV
when on digoxin
13. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
antidote foe coumadin
6 rights of medication administration
single voided urine specimen
NPH
14. Decreases RR
morphine
1 ml
B testing
eye meds(opthalmic)
15. 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
onset of hyperglycemia
phlebitis r/t IV
Insulin
sterile wound irrigation
16. Atb
tetracycline
Regular insulin
valium
sterile wound irrigation
17. 2 pt
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
checking NG tube placement
1 qt
wet to dry dressings
18. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
120 gtts of water
enema
wet to dry dressings
onset of hyperglycemia
19. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
1 T
septicemia
lasix
checking NG tube placement
20. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
dry sterile dressing
broad spectrum
continuous feeding tube(pump)
phlebitis r/t IV
21. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
s/sx of hypoglycemia
sterile wound irrigation
22. Straight back
urine
ar meds/3 and over
narrow spectrum
catheter embolus
23. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
2.2lbs.
vasoconstrictor
single voided urine specimen
ear meds/ 3 and under
24. 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
foley catheter(woman)
Intradermal injections
1 ft
broad spectrum
25. Fluid buildup in tissues
fleets enema
when on steriods watch for
edema
stool testing
26. 0.45 kg
checking NG tube placement
1 lb
urine
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
27. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
s/sx of hyperglycemia
Lantus
larger to smaller
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
28. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
depressant
Insulin
NPH
side effects of barbituates
29. Only insulin that can be given IV
administer 2L O2 when
anthelminthic enema
suctioning
Regular insulin
30. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
smaller to larger
nephrotoxicity
Bolus feeding
air embolus
31. 60 gtt
ube feeding
topical agents
ear meds/adult
1 tsp
32. Glass/break
1 L
fleets enema
ampule
most insulins
33. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
suctioning
before surgery the pt. should stop using
septicemia
ar meds/3 and over
34. Generalized infection throughout body
septicemia
wet to dry dressings
morphine
administer 2L O2 when
35. 3 tsp
causes of hypoglycemia
1 T
IM meds
lasix
36. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
cleansing enema
NPH
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
IM meds
37. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
larger to smaller
sudafed
nitroglycerin
bacteriostatic
38. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
narrow spectrum
broad spectrum
s/sx of hypoglycemia
foley cath(male)
39. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
prilosec
septicemia
transdermal meds
ear meds/ 3 and under
40. Narcotic
morphine
infiltration r/t IV
opiate
transdermal patch
41. Pain relievers r/t opium
dexamethasone
when on lasix
lanolin
opiate
42. Gloves - mask - gown
captopril
ear meds/adult
off
hyperglycemia actions
43. Infection
when on steriods watch for
septicemia
catecholamine
ear meds/adult
44. 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 -
nitroglycerin
inserting an NG tube
ar meds/3 and over
transdermal patch
45. 16 oz.
1 lb
sudafed
nitroglycerin
causes of hypoglycemia
46. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
B testing
1 T
ted hose
eye ointments
47. 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
smaller to larger
infiltration r/t IV
enema
heparin/lovanox
48. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
eye meds(opthalmic)
MDI
quickest absorption
first sign of narcotic OD
49. Put air into cloudy first - then clear
nephrotoxicity
when mixing insulins
digitalis
edema
50. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
NG tube
when mixing insulins
morphine
onset of hyperglycemia