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






2. To slow formation of scar tissue






3. Pain relievers r/t opium






4. 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






5. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle






6. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






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






8. 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






9. Protamine sulfate






10. Gloves - mask - gown






11. 12 in.






12. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






13. 6 oz.






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






15. Aspirin






16. Up and back






17. 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 -






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






19. Narcotic






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






21. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's






22. 1cc






23. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






24. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






25. O2 sat is less than 93






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






27. 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






28. 1/8 tsp






29. 16 oz.






30. 1 kg






31. Glass/break






32. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious






33. Monitor K+






34. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation






35. 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






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






37. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






38. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






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






41. 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






42. Meds used to treat constipation






43. Down and back






44. 60 gtt






45. 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






46. Only insulin that can be given IV






47. Common for debriding






48. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






49. Salicylates - NSAIDs






50. 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







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