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NCLEX Prep
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Subjects
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nclex
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health-sciences
,
nursing
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
septicemia
tube feeding
lasix
1 L
2. Left
dramamine
smaller to larger
catheter embolus
ted hose
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
On
sterile wound irrigation
when mixing insulins
1 T
4. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss
deltoid muscle
ted hose
eye ointments
ototoxicity
5. Inflammation and pain
sub - q injections
cathartic
120 gtts of water
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
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
prilosec
1 kg
suctioning
sterile wound irrigation
7. Has regular insulin in it already
Lantus
antidote for heparin
1 qt
NPH
8. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response
sudafed
1 T
catecholamine
urine
9. Up and back
ear meds/adult
opiate
sterile wound irrigation
deltoid muscle
10. Straight back
transdermal patch
heparin/lovanox
when on digoxin
ear meds/3 and over
11. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
wet to dry dressing
valium
lasix
morphine
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
Bolus feeding
Intradermal injections
tamoxifen
1 teacup
13. Down and back
ear meds/ 3 and under
1 teacup
digitalis
wet to dry dressings
14. Cardiotonic
digitalis
tetracycline
oil retention enema
continuous feeding tube(pump)
15. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
transdermal patch
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
edema
Narcan or Noloxene
16. Check orders - rmv dressing/packing - observe - clean - moisten packing - cover with gauze - initial/date/time
wet to dry dressings
single voided urine specimen
septicemia
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
17. O2 sat is less than 93
lasix
edema
catheter embolus
administer 2L O2 when
18. Meds used to treat constipation
side effects of barbituates
foley cath(male)
bacteriacidal
cathartic
19. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test
catecholamine
stool testing
when on steriods watch for
1 L
20. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
1 tsp
dry sterile dressing
depressant
21. Administer bronchodilators before other meds
onset of hypoglycemia
MDI
Lantus
metered dose inhaler
22. Gloves - mask - gown
1 ml
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
off
6 rights of medication administration
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
inserting an NG tube
captopril
nitroglycerin
heparin/lovanox
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
topical agents
metered dose inhaler
infiltration r/t IV
dry sterile dressing
25. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
suctioning
1 lb
septicemia
s/sx of hyperglycemia
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 -
vasoconstrictor
Lantus
inserting an NG tube
side effects of barbituates
27. 16 oz.
tube feeding
1 ft
suctioning
1 lb
28. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
sterile wound irrigation
foley cath(male)
deltoid muscle
valium
29. Vitamin k
deltoid muscle
antidote foe coumadin
nitroglycerin
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
30. 16 oz
administer 2L O2 when
1 pt
Regular insulin
most insulins
31. Resp. depression
first sign of narcotic OD
Insulin
catheter embolus
dexamethasone
32. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml
1 qt
suctioning
cleansing enema
transdermal meds
33. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
MDI
tetracycline
single voided urine specimen
Regular insulin
34. Patient - time - dose - route - medication - documentation
On
air embolus
6 rights of medication administration
infiltration r/t IV
35. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin
hyperglycemia actions
s/sx of hypoglycemia
inserting an NG tube
Regular insulin
36. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses
1 lb
nitroglycerin
septicemia
ear meds/3 and over
37. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
transdermal meds
1 qt
s/sx of hyperglycemia
cathartic
38. Reverses effects of other narcotics
air embolus
Narcan or Noloxene
opiate
nitroglycerin
39. Able to kill bacteria
1 pt
catecholamine
bacteriacidal
monitor elsrely pt with IV's more frequently to make sure of no fluid overload
40. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
ototoxicity
captopril
causes of hypoglycemia
anthelminthic enema
41. Onset:1-4hr. - cloudy - peak:6-10hrs. - duration:10-16 - up to 24 hrs. - cannot mix!!
NPH
1 ml
ted hose
IM meds
42. Atbs that are effective agaist a few mo's
topical agents
suctioning
sub - q injections
narrow spectrum
43. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
Regular insulin
1 pinch
wet to dry dressings
captopril
44. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
Intradermal injections
vasoconstrictor
when on steriods watch for
septicemia
45. Slows down mental/physical processes
edema
antidote for heparin
administer 2L O2 when
depressant
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
ear meds/3 and over
quickest absorption
1 T
tube feeding
47. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
transdermal patch
eye meds(opthalmic)
catheter embolus
1 L
48. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
nitroglycerin
bacteriacidal
vasoconstrictor
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
phlebitis r/t IV
Regular insulin
dexamethasone
dry sterile dressing
50. Befor administering squeeze a small amount out and apply thin layer - blink
transdermal patch
eye ointments
prilosec
wet to dry dressings