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NCLEX Prep

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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. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






2. 0.45 kg






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






4. Salicylates - NSAIDs






5. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






6. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






7. 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






8. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.






9. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






11. 1000 ml






12. May occur when changing bags - opening line






13. 1000 g






14. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






15. Infection






16. Given in small amounts bc is retained






17. Fluid buildup in tissues






18. Common for debriding






19. 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






20. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






22. 1/8 tsp






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






24. Narcotic






25. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






26. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






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






28. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






30. Dermatologic






31. Gloves - mask - gown






32. 1 g






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






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






35. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress






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






37. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






38. 16 oz.






39. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






40. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






41. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






42. 16 oz






43. 3 tsp






44. 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






45. Up and back






46. Resp. depression






47. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






48. 12 in.






49. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






50. O2 sat is less than 93