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NCLEX Prep

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






2. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






4. O2 sat is less than 93






5. Atb






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






7. 16 oz.






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






9. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






10. Slows down mental/physical processes






11. Gloves - mask - gown






12. 1 kg






13. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






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






15. Only insulin that can be given IV






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






17. Constrict blood vessels






18. Given in small amounts bc is retained






19. Pain relievers r/t opium






20. 1000 g






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






22. Act on local tissue






23. Right






24. 1cc






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






26. Monitor K+






27. 1 g






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






29. 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.






30. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






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






32. 12 in.






33. Gown - mask - gloves






34. 2 pt






35. Common for debriding






36. Straight back






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






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






39. Sheck of proper placement - note last patchplacement - clean skin - inital/date/time






40. Fluid buildup in tissues






41. 0.45 kg






42. Left






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






44. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






45. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






46. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






47. Retards bacteria growth






48. Infection






49. 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






50. Sudden