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NCLEX Prep

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Act on local tissue






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






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






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






5. Salicylates - NSAIDs






6. Up and back






7. Retards bacteria growth






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






9. 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






10. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






11. 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






12. Able to kill bacteria






13. Dermatologic






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






15. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






17. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






18. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






19. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






20. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






21. Left






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






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






24. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






25. To slow formation of scar tissue






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. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






28. 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






29. Atb






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






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






32. 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






33. O2 sat is less than 93






34. Meds used to treat constipation






35. Right






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






37. Slows down mental/physical processes






38. 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 -






39. 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






40. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






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






43. Infection






44. 6 oz.






45. 1cc






46. 16 oz






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






48. Gown - mask - gloves






49. 3 tsp






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