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NCLEX Prep

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1. Decreases RR






2. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






4. Dermatologic






5. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






6. Vitamin k






7. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






8. To slow formation of scar tissue






9. Narcotic






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






11. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






12. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






13. 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






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






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






16. 0.45 kg






17. Able to kill bacteria






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






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






20. Retards bacteria growth






21. 3 tsp






22. 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






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






24. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined






25. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






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






27. Several hrs or days






28. Infection






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






30. 1 tsp






31. May occur when changing bags - opening line






32. Constrict blood vessels






33. Has regular insulin in it already






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






35. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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36. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






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






38. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






39. 1cc






40. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






41. 6 oz.






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






43. 16 oz






44. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






45. Only insulin that can be given IV






46. Pain relievers r/t opium






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






48. 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






49. Straight back






50. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin