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NCLEX Prep

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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






2. 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






3. Pain relievers r/t opium






4. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






6. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






7. 1 kg






8. Meds used to treat constipation






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






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






11. Gloves - mask - gown






12. 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






13. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






14. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






16. 3 tsp






17. 1cc






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 60 gtt






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






26. Several hrs or days






27. Gown - mask - gloves






28. Up and back






29. 16 oz






30. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






31. 1/8 tsp






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






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






34. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






35. Monitor K+






36. Dermatologic






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






38. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!






39. 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






40. Straight back






41. Sudden






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






43. Vitamin k






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






45. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






47. Slows down mental/physical processes






48. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress






49. 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






50. 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