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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.
  • 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. Slows down mental/physical processes






2. 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 -






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






4. 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






5. Glass/break






6. 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






7. Dermatologic






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






9. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects






10. Salicylates - NSAIDs






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






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






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






14. Constrict blood vessels






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






16. 1cc






17. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






18. 1/8 tsp






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






20. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






22. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






23. 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.






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






25. 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






26. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






27. Act on local tissue






28. Inflammation and pain






29. Retards bacteria growth






30. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






32. Straight back






33. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






34. Atb






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






36. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






37. Monitor K+






38. Aspirin






39. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






40. 1000 g






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






42. Infection






43. May occur when changing bags - opening line






44. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






45. Common for debriding






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






47. Pain relievers r/t opium






48. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






49. 6 oz.






50. Sudden