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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. Too much food - ill - too little insulin - decreased activity - infection - stress
1 pinch
sub - q injections
causes of hyperglycemia
nitroglycerin
2. Several hrs or days
ear meds/adult
NG tube
onset of hyperglycemia
antidote foe coumadin
3. 1 kg
causes of hypoglycemia
morphine
2.2lbs.
morphine
4. Do not give anything by mouth - position on side - admin glucagon - call 911 - stay with pt.
ear meds/ 3 and under
eye ointments
Intradermal injections
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
5. Helps destroy intestinal parasites
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
metered dose inhaler
anthelminthic enema
continuous feeding tube(pump)
6. Thirst - frequent urination - fatigue - blurred vision - ketoacidosis - vomiting - dry mouth - very weak - confused - unconscious
s/sx of hyperglycemia
1 L
Lantus
sterile wound irrigation
7. Only used for 1-2 ml of med b/c is smaller muscle
edema
nursing interventions for severe hypoglycemia
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
deltoid muscle
8. 16 oz
dexamethasone
edema
1 pt
1 pinch
9. Only insulin that can be given IV
nursing interventions for hypoglycemia
Regular insulin
s/sx of hyperglycemia
inserting an NG tube
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
opiate
TB testing
ear meds/adult
onset of hyperglycemia
11. Onset:1-2hr. - clear - no peak - duration:24 hrs. - cannot be combined
1000mg
Lantus
Humulog
s/sx of hyperglycemia
12. No more than 750-1000ml's can be taken out at a time or will cause shock
ear meds/adult
sub - q injections
larger to smaller
urine
13. Instruct pt to clean genitalia with soap and water and void approx 60 ml
heparin/lovanox
ampule
depressant
single voided urine specimen
14. 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
suctioning
opiate
Humulog
MDI
15. To slow formation of scar tissue
side effects of barbituates
Regular insulin
rotate injection sites
tetracycline
16. Fluid buildup in tissues
edema
lanolin
1 kg
enema
17. Sedative/hypnotic - a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles
ted hose
valium
ear meds/3 and over
topical agents
18. 45-90 degree angle - 25G needle - 1/2-1' length - below dermis/above muscle
suctioning
sub - q injections
eye ointments
cleansing enema
19. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin
broad spectrum
hyperglycemia actions
edema
inserting an NG tube
20. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema
1 ft
inserting an NG tube
valium
lasix
21. Infection
narrow spectrum
1 lb
transdermal meds
when on steriods watch for
22. 1000 ml
dry sterile dressing
side effects of barbituates
1 L
causes of hyperglycemia
23. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness
side effects of barbituates
dramamine
ted hose
1 teacup
24. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams
s/sx of hyperglycemia
larger to smaller
fleets enema
edema
25. Vitamin k
antidote foe coumadin
fleets enema
TB testing
1 kg
26. Bloodstream infection: if becomes very bas pt may have a red line along arm
Narcan or Noloxene
phlebitis r/t IV
septicemia
first sign of narcotic OD
27. Cardiotonic
urine
tube feeding
digitalis
ted hose
28. Atbs that are effective against many organisms
foley catheter(woman)
broad spectrum
depressant
vasoconstrictor
29. Retards bacteria growth
cleansing enema
air embolus
bacteriostatic
quickest absorption
30. Sudden
onset of hypoglycemia
eye meds(opthalmic)
infiltration r/t IV
transdermal meds
31. Gloves - mask - gown
infiltration r/t IV
off
1 ft
ampule
32. 3 tsp
1 T
eye meds(opthalmic)
causes of hyperglycemia
sliding scale
33. 1 tsp
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
120 gtts of water
when on steriods watch for
foley catheter(woman)
34. Given right befor meals to control blood sugar
most insulins
with ear meds if there are 2 differant meds
deltoid muscle
1 ft
35. 12 in.
1 ft
nitroglycerin
nitroglycerin
NPH
36. 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
IM meds
1 ml
Lantus
metered dose inhaler
37. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles
38. Generalized infection throughout body
heparin/lovanox
digitalis
Humulog
septicemia
39. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute
foley catheter(woman)
depressant
when on digoxin
wet to dry dressing
40. 0.45 kg
What are NSAIDs mainly given for
1 lb
Regular insulin
inserting an NG tube
41. Topical agents designed to absorb through skin for systemic effects
eye meds(opthalmic)
transdermal meds
when mixing insulins
edema
42. 1cc
Humulog
6 rights of medication administration
checking NG tube placement
1 ml
43. Able to kill bacteria
bacteriacidal
Intradermal injections
when mixing insulins
vasoconstrictor
44. Onset:15-30 mins - clear - peak:30-11/2 hr. - duration:3-4 hrs. - can mix with intermed.& short
narrow spectrum
Regular insulin
IM meds
1 T
45. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
120 gtts of water
tamoxifen
Humulog
1 lb
46. Atb
Regular insulin
ear meds/3 and over
dramamine
tetracycline
47. Always given with short acting insulin such as reg/ humulog
1 teacup
sliding scale
oil retention enema
sterile wound irrigation
48. Clean eyes - tilt head back - put gtts - apply pressur on inner canthus
eye meds(opthalmic)
nephrotoxicity
1 L
onset of hypoglycemia
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
onset of hyperglycemia
NG tube
MDI
phlebitis r/t IV
50. 1/8 tsp
meds used for antipyretic - inflamm - and analgesia
1 ml
1 pinch
metered dose inhaler