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NCLEX Prep

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema






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






3. 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






4. Gloves - mask - gown






5. Meds used to treat constipation






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






7. #1 is abdomen - #2 is arm - #3 is buttock






8. 1cc






9. 6 oz.






10. Inflammation and pain






11. If feet have been dependant - allow 15 minutes before applying - check q 4 hrs - rmv q 8 hrs to wash and dry legs






12. Only insulin that can be given IV






13. Resp. depression






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






15. Atb






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






17. 16 oz.






18. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






19. 1 kg






20. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






21. Vitamin k






22. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






23. Fluid buildup in tissues






24. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






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






26. Right






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






28. Monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute






29. Pain relievers r/t opium






30. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






31. May occur when changing bags - opening line






32. 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 -






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






34. 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






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






36. An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer






37. Aspirin






38. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






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






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






41. 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






42. Dermatologic






43. Protamine sulfate






44. 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.






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






46. Has regular insulin in it already






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






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






49. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






50. 60 gtt