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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. 12 in.






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






3. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






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






5. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






6. 1000 ml






7. 0.45 kg






8. Common for debriding






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






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






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






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. Constrict blood vessels






16. Cardiotonic






17. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






18. Several hrs or days






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






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






21. 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






22. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






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






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






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






27. 6 oz.






28. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






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






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






31. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles


32. Act on local tissue






33. 60 gtt






34. Resp. depression






35. Up and back






36. 1 kg






37. Narcotic






38. Inflammation and pain






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






40. O2 sat is less than 93






41. May occur when changing bags - opening line






42. 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






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






44. 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






45. Straight back






46. Meds used to treat constipation






47. 1 g






48. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






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