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NCLEX Prep

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






2. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






3. 6 oz.






4. Left






5. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






6. Slows down mental/physical processes






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






8. Protamine sulfate






9. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time






10. 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






11. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






12. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






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






14. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






15. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






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






18. 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






19. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






20. Dermatologic






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






22. Able to kill bacteria






23. 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






24. 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






25. 1cc






26. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






27. Fluid buildup in tissues






28. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






29. Up and back






30. Vitamin k






31. 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






32. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






33. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






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






36. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






37. 1 kg






38. Gloves - mask - gown






39. Monitor K+






40. Inflammation and pain






41. 3 tsp






42. Cardiotonic






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Resp. depression






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






49. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






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