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NCLEX Prep

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






2. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach






3. Salicylates - NSAIDs






4. Atb






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






6. Protamine sulfate






7. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar






8. 6 oz.






9. Fluid buildup in tissues






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. Gown - mask - gloves






12. Quick sugar source(glucose tabs - 4oz. juice - 6 oz. soda) wait 5-10 mins - recheck sugar - rrepreat if persists






13. Inflammation and pain






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






15. Has regular insulin in it already






16. 1 tsp






17. Narcotic






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






19. Soapsuds - stimulates peristalsis thorugh distention and irritation of colon and rectum - average adult is 500-1000ml






20. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle






21. Right






22. 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






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






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






25. O2 sat is less than 93






26. Several hrs or days






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






28. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






29. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






30. 1000 g






31. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






32. 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






33. Constrict blood vessels






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






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






36. 12 in.






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






38. Gloves - mask - gown






39. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






40. 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






41. Too much insulin - no food - too much/intense exercise






42. Prep formula - check placement(aspirate stomach contents/measure residual) - 'make sure it does not exceed dr.s order - inject r10-20 ml of ai






43. May occur when changing bags - opening line






44. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles


45. Cardiotonic






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






47. Resp. depression






48. Act on local tissue






49. 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






50. Administer bronchodilators before other meds