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NCLEX Prep
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Subjects
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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
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. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
ted hose
broad spectrum
onset of hypoglycemia
continuous feeding tube(pump)
2. 0.45 kg
1 lb
catecholamine
cleansing enema
first sign of narcotic OD
3. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
onset of hyperglycemia
tube feeding
off
1 lb
4. Salicylates - NSAIDs
1 qt
anthelminthic enema
Humulog
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
5. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
Lantus
lanolin
Regular insulin
onset of hypoglycemia
6. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
prilosec
onset of hypoglycemia
sudafed
1 tsp
7. 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
first sign of narcotic OD
phlebitis r/t IV
most insulins
onset of hypoglycemia
8. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
catheter embolus
septicemia
opiate
9. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F
NPH
wet to dry dressing
NG tube
fleets enema
10. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
Bolus feeding
onset of hypoglycemia
air embolus
NPH
11. 1000 ml
catecholamine
1 qt
1 L
foley cath(male)
12. May occur when changing bags - opening line
120 gtts of water
quickest absorption
air embolus
suctioning
13. 1000 g
NG tube
metered dose inhaler
vasoconstrictor
1 kg
14. Drowsiness - mood change - depression
side effects of barbituates
heparin/lovanox
suctioning
transdermal meds
15. Infection
1 pt
fleets enema
depressant
when on steriods watch for
16. Given in small amounts bc is retained
digitalis
oil retention enema
checking NG tube placement
when on steriods watch for
17. Fluid buildup in tissues
quickest absorption
NG tube
edema
oil retention enema
18. Common for debriding
Narcan or Noloxene
ear meds/3 and over
morphine
wet to dry dressing
19. 10 degree angle - 25-27G needle - 5/8-1/2' needle - barely cover bevel under skin - do not do near a vein - do to the side - used for PPD&allergy testing
120 gtts of water
Intradermal injections
1 pt
Bolus feeding
20. Pain relievers r/t opium
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
when on lasix
opiate
21. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
cleansing enema
Intradermal injections
air embolus
rotate injection sites
22. 1/8 tsp
antidote for heparin
1 pinch
metered dose inhaler
before surgery the pt. should stop using
23. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
single voided urine specimen
lasix
larger to smaller
off
24. Narcotic
transdermal patch
metered dose inhaler
anthelminthic enema
morphine
25. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
ear meds/adult
captopril
morphine
26. Stop feeding q 4-8 hrs to check residual - flush q 4-6
nephrotoxicity
continuous feeding tube(pump)
1 lb
NPH
27. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
anthelminthic enema
1 lb
catheter embolus
1 ft
28. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
foley cath(male)
antidote for heparin
fleets enema
off
29. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
eye ointments
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
NG tube
causes of hyperglycemia
30. Dermatologic
lanolin
nitroglycerin
foley catheter(woman)
broad spectrum
31. Gloves - mask - gown
when on lasix
Insulin
NPH
off
32. 1 g
1000mg
1 qt
bacteriostatic
captopril
33. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
1 L
wet to dry dressing
catecholamine
suctioning
34. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
stool testing
off
edema
sliding scale
35. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress
1 kg
causes of hyperglycemia
ear meds/adult
administer 2L O2 when
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
narrow spectrum
suctioning
catheter embolus
cathartic
37. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
transdermal meds
infiltration r/t IV
ototoxicity
NG tube
38. 16 oz.
dexamethasone
topical agents
1 lb
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
39. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
sub - q injections
captopril
1 kg
nitroglycerin
40. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
topical agents
1 kg
antidote for heparin
41. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
1 pt
eye meds(opthalmic)
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
before surgery the pt. should stop using
42. 16 oz
nitroglycerin
when mixing insulins
1 pt
NG tube
43. 3 tsp
onset of hypoglycemia
rotate injection sites
foley cath(male)
1 T
44. 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
ear meds/ 3 and under
TB testing
single voided urine specimen
Bolus feeding
45. Up and back
side effects of barbituates
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
ototoxicity
ear meds/adult
46. Resp. depression
1 lb
first sign of narcotic OD
rotate injection sites
stool testing
47. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
wet to dry dressings
suctioning
wet to dry dressing
dramamine
48. 12 in.
antidote foe coumadin
1 ft
oil retention enema
when on digoxin
49. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
anthelminthic enema
nitroglycerin
administer 2L O2 when
IM meds
50. O2 sat is less than 93
when on lasix
bacteriacidal
1 kg
administer 2L O2 when