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NCLEX Prep

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress






2. Several hrs or days






3. 1 kg






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






5. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






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






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






8. 16 oz






9. Only insulin that can be given IV






10. 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






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






12. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock






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






14. 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






15. To slow formation of scar tissue






16. Fluid buildup in tissues






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






18. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






19. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






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






21. Infection






22. 1000 ml






23. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






24. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






25. Vitamin k






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






27. Cardiotonic






28. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






29. Retards bacteria growth






30. Sudden






31. Gloves - mask - gown






32. 3 tsp






33. 1 tsp






34. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






35. 12 in.






36. 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






37. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles


38. Generalized infection throughout body






39. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






40. 0.45 kg






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






42. 1cc






43. Able to kill bacteria






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






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






46. Atb






47. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog






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






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. 1/8 tsp