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






2. Gown - mask - gloves






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






4. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






6. Piece obstructing blood flow may have decreased bp - pain along vein - loss of conscoiusness






7. Vitamin k






8. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






9. Retards bacteria growth






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






11. Given in small amounts bc is retained






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






13. Up and back






14. 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






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






16. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






17. 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






18. Act on local tissue






19. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






20. Sudden






21. 1/8 tsp






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






23. 1cc






24. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise






25. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






28. To slow formation of scar tissue






29. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






30. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






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






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






33. Down and back






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






35. Aspirin






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






37. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






38. Infection






39. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






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






42. O2 sat is less than 93






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






44. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






45. 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






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






47. 60 gtt






48. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






49. Decreases RR






50. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness