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NCLEX Prep

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 30 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. Common for debriding






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






3. Down and back






4. Toxic effect r/t damage to 8th cranial nerve resulting in dizziness - tinnitus - gradual hearing loss






5. 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 -






6. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation






7. Straight back






8. 1000 ml






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






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






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






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






13. Has regular insulin in it already






14. Up and back






15. Pain relievers r/t opium






16. 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






17. Glass/break






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






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






20. 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






21. No red meat - radishes - beets - etc... for 3 days prior to test






22. Inflammation and pain






23. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






24. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






25. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






26. 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






27. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






28. 6 oz.






29. Act on local tissue






30. Fluid buildup in tissues






31. 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






32. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






33. 1/8 tsp






34. Constrict blood vessels






35. Vitamin k






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






37. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






38. Gown - mask - gloves






39. O2 sat is less than 93






40. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






41. Sudden






42. Aspirin






43. Only insulin that can be given IV






44. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






46. 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






47. Several hrs or days






48. 1000 g






49. Atbs that are effective against many organisms






50. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F