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NCLEX Prep

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  • 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. Fluid buildup in tissues






2. Right






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






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






5. 3 tsp






6. Retards bacteria growth






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






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






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






10. Dermatologic






11. Pain relievers r/t opium






12. Common for debriding






13. 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






14. Meds used to treat constipation






15. Has regular insulin in it already






16. Vitamin k






17. Toxicity due to blood and protien in the urine






18. 6 oz.






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






20. 1 tab with 5 min not exceeding 3 doses






21. Act on local tissue






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






23. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






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






25. Constrict blood vessels






26. Reverses effects of other narcotics






27. Gloves - mask - gown






28. 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






29. Drowsiness - mood change - depression






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






31. 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 -






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






33. Left






34. May occur when changing bags - opening line






35. 1 kg






36. Resp. depression






37. Shaky - slurred speech - weak - seizure - drowsy - sweating - inability to swallow






38. Wait 5-10 mins inbetween meds






39. 120 ml most common - prep for colon exams






40. Narcotic






41. Generalized infection throughout body






42. 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






43. Given in small amounts bc is retained






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






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






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






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






48. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






49. 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






50. Able to kill bacteria