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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. 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






2. Gloves - mask - gown






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






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






5. Several hrs or days






6. Reverses effects of other narcotics






7. Narcotic






8. May occur when changing bags - opening line






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






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






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






12. Inflammation and pain






13. 6 oz.






14. O2 sat is less than 93






15. 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.






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






17. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






18. 0.45 kg






19. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






20. 1000 ml






21. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






22. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






23. Decreases RR






24. Quickly absorbed - 90 degree angle - 19-23 G needle - 1-2' length - average adult:11/2 - 22G - mandatory to aspirate - purpose is to deposit meds into deep muscle for quick absorption






25. 60 gtt






26. 1 g






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






28. 16 oz.






29. Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation






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






31. Vitamin k






32. Cardiotonic






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






34. Fluid buildup in tissues






35. Check balloon for patency - non dom hand open labia - dom hand cleans - insert cath 2-3' until urine returns - inflate balloon - pull back - push 1 more ' - document






36. Gown - mask - gloves






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






38. Resp. depression






39. Dermatologic






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






41. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






42. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






44. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






45. 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






46. 2 pt






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






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






49. Salicylates - NSAIDs






50. 16 oz