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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. 1000 g
anthelminthic enema
1 kg
before surgery the pt. should stop using
cathartic
2. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
Insulin
ear meds/ 3 and under
side effects of barbituates
when on digoxin
3. Fluid buildup in tissues
edema
ototoxicity
fleets enema
cathartic
4. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
checking NG tube placement
anthelminthic enema
dramamine
septicemia
5. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time
transdermal patch
off
1 lb
stool testing
6. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
broad spectrum
lasix
1 lb
sudafed
7. 1 kg
2.2lbs.
NPH
morphine
causes of hypoglycemia
8. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
foley cath(male)
dry sterile dressing
1 teacup
9. Right
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
larger to smaller
Regular insulin
wet to dry dressings
10. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness
catheter embolus
TB testing
ampule
sliding scale
11. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
ototoxicity
bacteriacidal
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
2.2lbs.
12. 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.
transdermal meds
tamoxifen
infiltration r/t IV
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
13. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
sub - q injections
valium
administer 2L O2 when
deltoid muscle
14. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
edema
nitroglycerin
eye ointments
1 lb
15. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
ear meds/3 and over
eye ointments
sudafed
transdermal meds
16. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
nitroglycerin
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
smaller to larger
foley catheter(woman)
17. 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
causes of hyperglycemia
rotate injection sites
IM meds
cleansing enema
18. 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
TB testing
nephrotoxicity
foley catheter(woman)
6 rights of medication administration
19. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
MDI
bacteriostatic
tetracycline
20. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
stool testing
suctioning
s/sx of hypoglycemia
s/sx of hyperglycemia
21. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
tamoxifen
nitroglycerin
eye ointments
fleets enema
22. Up and back
ear meds/adult
bacteriacidal
1 teacup
dexamethasone
23. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
sterile wound irrigation
captopril
septicemia
foley cath(male)
24. May occur when changing bags - opening line
anthelminthic enema
cleansing enema
air embolus
foley catheter(woman)
25. Gown - mask - gloves
Insulin
NPH
ted hose
On
26. Constrict blood vessels
catheter embolus
suctioning
side effects of barbituates
vasoconstrictor
27. Resp. depression
dexamethasone
first sign of narcotic OD
stool testing
when on lasix
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
phlebitis r/t IV
suctioning
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
1 lb
29. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
septicemia
morphine
cleansing enema
topical agents
30. Infection
continuous feeding tube(pump)
prilosec
when on steriods watch for
Bolus feeding
31. O2 sat is less than 93
heparin/lovanox
administer 2L O2 when
hyperglycemia actions
broad spectrum
32. Salicylates - NSAIDs
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
metered dose inhaler
side effects of barbituates
narrow spectrum
33. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
anthelminthic enema
120 gtts of water
1 tsp
valium
34. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
narrow spectrum
1000mg
Regular insulin
heparin/lovanox
35. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
TB testing
dry sterile dressing
hyperglycemia actions
36. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
urine
enema
fleets enema
suctioning
37. Retards bacteria growth
On
wet to dry dressing
eye meds(opthalmic)
bacteriostatic
38. Aspirin
before surgery the pt. should stop using
smaller to larger
broad spectrum
tamoxifen
39. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
quickest absorption
when on digoxin
septicemia
1 pt
40. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai
morphine
tube feeding
antidote for heparin
captopril
41. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
antidote for heparin
sub - q injections
most insulins
On
42. 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
heparin/lovanox
nitroglycerin
single voided urine specimen
tetracycline
43. 16 oz.
bacteriacidal
NPH
1 lb
1 T
44. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
fleets enema
edema
suctioning
deltoid muscle
45. Done sub - q into fatty tissue - measured in Units - draw up air prior and insert into vial
120 gtts of water
On
Insulin
single voided urine specimen
46. Antianginal med used in heart attacks
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
sub - q injections
nitroglycerin
septicemia
47. 6 oz.
before surgery the pt. should stop using
off
antidote for heparin
1 teacup
48. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
prilosec
tamoxifen
2.2lbs.
Intradermal injections
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
foley catheter(woman)
continuous feeding tube(pump)
morphine
ear meds/3 and over
50. 3 tsp
transdermal meds
rotate injection sites
1 T
septicemia