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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. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation






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






3. 6 oz.






4. 1/8 tsp






5. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






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






7. Down and back






8. Only insulin that can be given IV






9. 1cc






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






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






12. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






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






14. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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15. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






16. 1000 g






17. To slow formation of scar tissue






18. Dermatologic






19. Aspirin






20. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






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






22. 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






23. Sudden






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






25. O2 sat is less than 93






26. 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






27. 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






28. 0.45 kg






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






30. 12 in.






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






32. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






33. Infection






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






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






36. Reverses effects of other narcotics






37. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






38. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






39. Narcotic






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






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






42. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






43. 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






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






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






46. Gloves - mask - gown






47. 16 oz.






48. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






50. Resp. depression