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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. O2 sat is less than 93






2. Narcotic






3. Straight back






4. Meds used to treat constipation






5. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






6. 60 gtt






7. 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






8. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






9. Gloves - mask - gown






10. Has regular insulin in it already






11. 3 tsp






12. 1 tsp






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






14. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






15. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






16. 1 kg






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






18. Retards bacteria growth






19. Several hrs or days






20. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






21. Inflammation and pain






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






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






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






25. Down and back






26. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






27. Onset:15-30mins. - clear - peak: 30-11/2 - duration: 3-4 hrs. - mix with intermed. - reg - short






28. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml






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






30. Sudden






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






32. Cardiotonic






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






34. Common for debriding






35. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






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. Infection






38. 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






39. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






40. Constrict blood vessels






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






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






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






44. Up and back






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






46. Monitor K+






47. Pain relievers r/t opium






48. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






49. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






50. 1cc