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NCLEX Prep

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  • 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. 1/8 tsp






2. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






4. Fluid buildup in tissues






5. 3 tsp






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






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






8. Gown - mask - gloves






9. Salicylates - NSAIDs






10. Only insulin that can be given IV






11. 1 g






12. Dermatologic






13. Given in small amounts bc is retained






14. Generalized infection throughout body






15. 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.






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






17. 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






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






19. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






20. Cardiotonic






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






22. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






23. 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 -






24. 1000 ml






25. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






26. Infection






27. 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






28. Has regular insulin in it already






29. Protamine sulfate






30. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






31. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






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






34. Meds used to treat constipation






35. Right






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






37. Gloves - mask - gown






38. 12 in.






39. Sudden






40. Left






41. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






42. 1000 g






43. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






44. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






45. Atb






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






47. 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






48. Up and back






49. 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






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