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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. Atb






2. Up and back






3. Left






4. Given in small amounts bc is retained






5. 1 kg






6. 16 oz.






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






8. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6






9. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






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






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






12. Glass/break






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






14. 1/8 tsp






15. Vitamin k






16. 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






17. Monitor K+






18. Pain relievers r/t opium






19. 1000 ml






20. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






21. 0.45 kg






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






23. Straight back






24. 2 pt






25. Only insulin that can be given IV






26. 1000 g






27. Aspirin






28. 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






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






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






31. Has regular insulin in it already






32. 6 oz.






33. Several hrs or days






34. Reverses effects of other narcotics






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






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






37. May occur when changing bags - opening line






38. Cardiotonic






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






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






41. Resp. depression






42. Infection






43. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






44. Right






45. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial






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






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






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






49. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






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