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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. Reverses effects of other narcotics






2. 1000 ml






3. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






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






6. Protamine sulfate






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






8. Straight back






9. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






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






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






12. Retards bacteria growth






13. 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






14. Meds used to treat constipation






15. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






16. 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






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






18. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles






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






25. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






27. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






28. 16 oz.






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






30. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






31. 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






32. 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






33. Gown - mask - gloves






34. Generalized infection throughout body






35. 1cc






36. 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






37. Hang bag above stomach - clamp tubing - fill bag with formula - prime tubing - reclamp tube - attach to tube and open clamp - adjust flow - flush tube with water - disconnect






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






39. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






40. 1000 g






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






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






43. Down and back






44. 1 tsp






45. Constrict blood vessels






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






47. Vitamin k






48. Up and back






49. 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 -






50. 0.45 kg