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NCLEX Prep

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






2. Left






3. 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






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






5. Inflammation and pain






6. 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






7. Has regular insulin in it already






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






9. Up and back






10. Straight back






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






12. 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






13. Down and back






14. Cardiotonic






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






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






17. O2 sat is less than 93






18. Meds used to treat constipation






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






20. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






21. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






22. Gloves - mask - gown






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. 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 -






27. 16 oz.






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






29. Vitamin k






30. 16 oz






31. Resp. depression






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






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






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






35. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






36. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






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






38. Reverses effects of other narcotics






39. Able to kill bacteria






40. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






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






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






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






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






45. Slows down mental/physical processes






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






47. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus






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






49. 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






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