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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. Salicylates - NSAIDs
inserting an NG tube
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
On
most insulins
2. Reverses effects of other narcotics
Narcan or Noloxene
suctioning
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
bacteriacidal
3. Retards bacteria growth
nephrotoxicity
1 ft
bacteriostatic
topical agents
4. 2 pt
Regular insulin
1 qt
bacteriostatic
eye meds(opthalmic)
5. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
1 lb
nitroglycerin
120 gtts of water
Bolus feeding
6. Meds used to treat constipation
lanolin
when on steriods watch for
catecholamine
cathartic
7. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
nitroglycerin
topical agents
catecholamine
deltoid muscle
8. Narcotic
Intradermal injections
morphine
antidote foe coumadin
1 lb
9. Has regular insulin in it already
Lantus
1 qt
NPH
transdermal patch
10. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect
edema
nephrotoxicity
bacteriacidal
Bolus feeding
11. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs
ted hose
single voided urine specimen
nitroglycerin
foley cath(male)
12. 1000 ml
transdermal patch
morphine
administer 2L O2 when
1 L
13. Fluid buildup in tissues
edema
depressant
1 L
causes of hyperglycemia
14. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
NPH
infiltration r/t IV
edema
enema
15. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
when on digoxin
most insulins
first sign of narcotic OD
dry sterile dressing
16. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
catheter embolus
rotate injection sites
digitalis
17. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
wet to dry dressing
ear meds/adult
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
1 T
18. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
IM meds
lasix
cleansing enema
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
19. 1 kg
side effects of barbituates
onset of hyperglycemia
2.2lbs.
first sign of narcotic OD
20. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
Lantus
nitroglycerin
catheter embolus
most insulins
21. Able to kill bacteria
sliding scale
bacteriacidal
sub - q injections
morphine
22. 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.
1 lb
digitalis
infiltration r/t IV
1 L
23. Vitamin k
sudafed
s/sx of hypoglycemia
antidote foe coumadin
B testing
24. 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
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
suctioning
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
1 T
25. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
eye ointments
most insulins
stool testing
ototoxicity
26. Straight back
metered dose inhaler
sterile wound irrigation
side effects of barbituates
ar meds/3 and over
27. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
Regular insulin
depressant
ampule
single voided urine specimen
28. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
fleets enema
cleansing enema
foley catheter(woman)
infiltration r/t IV
29. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
fleets enema
120 gtts of water
Regular insulin
nitroglycerin
30. 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
eye ointments
depressant
oil retention enema
B testing
31. 3 tsp
1 T
enema
onset of hyperglycemia
narrow spectrum
32. 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
IM meds
1 lb
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
heparin/lovanox
33. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
sub - q injections
rotate injection sites
dramamine
B testing
34. May occur when changing bags - opening line
depressant
air embolus
On
onset of hyperglycemia
35. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
sliding scale
eye meds(opthalmic)
before surgery the pt. should stop using
smaller to larger
36. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
dexamethasone
2.2lbs.
nitroglycerin
On
37. Gown - mask - gloves
1 ft
1 L
edema
On
38. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
most insulins
heparin/lovanox
foley cath(male)
ted hose
39. Constrict blood vessels
MDI
1 ml
vasoconstrictor
tamoxifen
40. Protamine sulfate
bacteriostatic
antidote for heparin
first sign of narcotic OD
lanolin
41. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
transdermal meds
opiate
nitroglycerin
lanolin
42. 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 -
inserting an NG tube
nephrotoxicity
1 lb
cleansing enema
43. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
septicemia
transdermal patch
lanolin
antidote for heparin
44. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
1 pinch
lanolin
Humulog
45. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
phlebitis r/t IV
morphine
1 ml
eye meds(opthalmic)
46. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
1 lb
transdermal patch
morphine
when on digoxin
47. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
captopril
1 L
anthelminthic enema
1 kg
48. Common for debriding
transdermal meds
Humulog
checking NG tube placement
wet to dry dressing
49. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
hyperglycemia actions
eye ointments
lanolin
1 lb
50. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
edema
stool testing
Humulog
tetracycline