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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. To slow formation of scar tissue






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






3. Given in small amounts bc is retained






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






5. Palpate areas for tenderness/consistency






6. Constrict blood vessels






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






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






9. Narcotic






10. Administer bronchodilators before other meds






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






12. Glass/break






13. 30 ml of air and listen to stomach - aspirate stomach contents(should be cloudy - green - bloody - brown) - ph of aspirate - x- ray






14. 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






15. 6 oz.






16. Check lung sounds q shift for crackles

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






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






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






20. 16 oz.






21. 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






22. Sudden






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






24. 0.45 kg






25. Do not give more than 3 consecutive bouts






26. 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.






27. 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






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






29. Act on local tissue






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






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






32. 3 tsp






33. 16-18 F is standard adult size - children are standard 5-12F






34. Antianginal med used in heart attacks






35. Cardiotonic






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






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






38. 2 pt






39. Up and back






40. Helps destroy intestinal parasites






41. Antihistamine and antiemetic - used to treat motion sickness






42. 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






43. May occur when changing bags - opening line






44. Treatment of CHF associated with an acute MI - relievs anginal attacks






45. Neurotransmitters that play important role in body's stress response






46. Encourage to drink sugar free drinks - admin insulin






47. 1/8 tsp






48. Down and back






49. Right






50. 1 tsp