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NCLEX Prep

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






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






3. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin






4. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






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






6. Resp. depression






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






8. Slows down mental/physical processes






9. Gloves - mask - gown






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






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






12. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






13. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short






14. 16 oz






15. 1cc






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






17. 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.






18. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover






19. 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






20. 12 in.






21. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






22. Sudden






23. 1000 ml






24. 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 -






25. Glass/break






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






30. Pain relievers r/t opium






31. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






32. Shake med - have pt breathe out - when starts to inhale press down - have the pt hold breath for 10 seconds - wait 1 min befroe next dose






33. 1 g






34. Monitor K+






35. Fluid buildup in tissues






36. 0.45 kg






37. Dermatologic






38. 60 gtt






39. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






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






41. Meds used to treat constipation






42. Straight back






43. 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






44. O2 sat is less than 93






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






46. To slow formation of scar tissue






47. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






49. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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