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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. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






2. Fluid buildup in tissues






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






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






5. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






6. 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






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. Put air into cloudy first - then clear






9. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






11. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






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






14. Resp. depression






15. 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






16. 1/8 tsp






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






18. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






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






20. Place in semi - fowler's - open sterile suction cath - gloves as ordered - pick up sterile cath and connect to suction tubing - moisten cath with saline - insert through nostril with no suction - suction about 10 seconds - repeat






21. 1000 ml






22. Given in small amounts bc is retained






23. 16 oz.






24. 60 gtt






25. Up and back






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






27. Narcotic






28. Inflammation and pain






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






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






31. Sudden






32. 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.






33. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






35. 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






36. Cardiotonic






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






38. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






39. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






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






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






43. Act on local tissue






44. 12 in.






45. Monitor K+






46. 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






47. Left






48. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






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






50. 1 g