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NCLEX Prep
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Subjects
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nclex
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health-sciences
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nursing
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. Slows down mental/physical processes
onset of hyperglycemia
quickest absorption
TB testing
depressant
2. 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 -
when on lasix
inserting an NG tube
MDI
topical agents
3. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
1 ft
eye ointments
TB testing
inserting an NG tube
4. 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
Intradermal injections
phlebitis r/t IV
larger to smaller
causes of hyperglycemia
5. Glass/break
sterile wound irrigation
Bolus feeding
ampule
digitalis
6. 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
1 kg
eye ointments
1 pinch
metered dose inhaler
7. Dermatologic
when on lasix
ear meds/ 3 and under
lanolin
continuous feeding tube(pump)
8. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
urine
continuous feeding tube(pump)
catecholamine
transdermal meds
9. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
On
1 L
transdermal meds
NPH
10. Salicylates - NSAIDs
causes of hyperglycemia
onset of hypoglycemia
2.2lbs.
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
11. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
antidote for heparin
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
bacteriostatic
12. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
1 lb
septicemia
broad spectrum
6 rights of medication administration
13. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
continuous feeding tube(pump)
dramamine
2.2lbs.
s/sx of hyperglycemia
14. Constrict blood vessels
lasix
most insulins
vasoconstrictor
air embolus
15. Lubricate '5-7' of tubing - retract foreskin - advance cath 5-7' or until urine return - inflate balloon - pull out - back 1 - return foreskin
infiltration r/t IV
morphine
foley cath(male)
side effects of barbituates
16. 1cc
inserting an NG tube
antidote for heparin
ear meds/ 3 and under
1 ml
17. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine
edema
digitalis
nephrotoxicity
2.2lbs.
18. 1/8 tsp
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
1 pinch
Insulin
when on steriods watch for
19. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow
s/sx of hypoglycemia
off
edema
smaller to larger
20. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency
edema
continuous feeding tube(pump)
topical agents
vasoconstrictor
21. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
enema
cleansing enema
Regular insulin
22. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
prilosec
narrow spectrum
dexamethasone
nitroglycerin
23. 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.
metered dose inhaler
Insulin
hyperglycemia actions
infiltration r/t IV
24. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
Regular insulin
120 gtts of water
prilosec
lasix
25. 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
heparin/lovanox
when on digoxin
ted hose
s/sx of hypoglycemia
26. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray
checking NG tube placement
1 teacup
smaller to larger
when on lasix
27. Act on local tissue
foley catheter(woman)
topical agents
Humulog
lanolin
28. Inflammation and pain
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
sterile wound irrigation
hyperglycemia actions
when on steriods watch for
29. Retards bacteria growth
continuous feeding tube(pump)
bacteriostatic
ampule
hyperglycemia actions
30. Only insulin that can be given IV
nitroglycerin
Regular insulin
cathartic
edema
31. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
Regular insulin
1 ml
dramamine
1 lb
32. Straight back
bacteriostatic
cathartic
ear meds/3 and over
1 kg
33. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts
most insulins
enema
septicemia
sterile wound irrigation
34. Atb
single voided urine specimen
larger to smaller
1 kg
tetracycline
35. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation
inserting an NG tube
ear meds/3 and over
captopril
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
36. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
bacteriacidal
On
broad spectrum
narrow spectrum
37. Monitor K+
Lantus
vasoconstrictor
tube feeding
when on lasix
38. Aspirin
1 L
Humulog
before surgery the pt. should stop using
quickest absorption
39. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock
onset of hyperglycemia
quickest absorption
wet to dry dressing
deltoid muscle
40. 1000 g
1 kg
120 gtts of water
inserting an NG tube
ted hose
41. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks
nitroglycerin
sliding scale
IM meds
lanolin
42. Infection
rotate injection sites
tube feeding
when on digoxin
when on steriods watch for
43. May occur when changing bags - opening line
ampule
air embolus
wet to dry dressings
stool testing
44. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
depressant
ted hose
opiate
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
45. Common for debriding
valium
wet to dry dressing
1 L
sliding scale
46. Check order - clean gloves - loosen dressing - observe wound - measure - rmv gloves - prep sterile field - moisten sterile dressing and clean - dry wound - apply ointments - cover
sliding scale
dry sterile dressing
side effects of barbituates
bacteriacidal
47. Pain relievers r/t opium
1 kg
opiate
ted hose
nitroglycerin
48. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
1 qt
fleets enema
captopril
1 ml
49. 6 oz.
Bolus feeding
1 teacup
fleets enema
NPH
50. Sudden
morphine
onset of hypoglycemia
sudafed
side effects of barbituates