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2nd 125 Flashcards

1
Q

Elevate in burns to decrease

A

Swelling

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2
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Can you chew aspirin prior to swallowing in treating an MI?

A

Yes, for faster absorption

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3
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What is ethnocentrism?

A

Belief that ones culture and traditions are better than those of another.

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4
Q

Sildenafil dilates specific muscles

Alpha adrenergic blocker

A

Also dilates specific muscles

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5
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Is it necessary to irrigate peritoneal cather in peritoneal dialysis?

A

No, because you will irrigate with the dialysate

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6
Q

Buspirone can cause

A

Orthostatic Hypotension. Must not drink alcohol

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7
Q

Crohns can develop fistula and can result in

A

Infection and abscess can result from the fistula

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8
Q

Influenza is recommended annually for

A

6 mos and older

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9
Q

True or false

IV narcotic is within the scope of LPN

A

False. Scope of the RN

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10
Q

Pyrazinamide and Isoniazid is given together to decrease bacterial resistance.

Because many cases of TB strain are resistant to isoniazid or rifampin

A

Facts

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11
Q

Feeling of apathy towards newborn 2 days after delivery indicates

Should it be reported to the health care provider?

A

Postpartum depression

Yes

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12
Q

Will eating affect the ABG analysis?

Will ABG be affected on a client with oxygen?

A

No. Either NPO or have eaten food, it will not affect

Yes, the PaO2 would be affected

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13
Q

Meningitis is ehat precautions?

A

Droplet

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14
Q

In pregnancy, does hormones cause constipation?

A

Yes, hormones decreases maternal GI motility, resulting in constipation

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15
Q

True or false

A decrease in vasopressin is a complication of thyroidectomy

A

FALSE

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16
Q

Is tetany a manifestation of hyperparathyroidism?

A

No. It should be hyporparathyroidism because there is hypocalcemia

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17
Q

In documenting the indwelling catheter

Perineal skin assessment
Color of urine
Time and date of insertion
Type of catheter used
Client teaching
A

These are all true

18
Q

MMR contraindication

A

Allergy to gelatin. Because vaccine is grown using chicken embryos and manufactured with the use of gelatin

19
Q

Type 1 herpes can be transfered to newborn at birth

True or False

A

False! Type 2, because it is a Genital Herpes

20
Q

Wear a particulate respirator and initiate airborne precautions when administering Mantoux Test

How about sterile gloves?

A

Not sterile. Clean gloves

21
Q

Suctioning must be at least 20 secs in between suctioning and a maximum of 3 passes to allow proper oxygenation

True or false

A

True

22
Q

What is the best way to liquify secretions and hydrate client?

Normal saline bullets?
Humidify secretions?

A

Humidify secretions. DO NOT instill normal saline bullets routinely because it reaches limited area, flush particles to the respiratory tract and increases bacterial colonization

23
Q

Montgomery straps is for

A

Frequent change of dressings. Without the use of adhesive tape

24
Q

Children should be taught how to swim at an early age

True or False

A

True

25
Q

A drainage tube is not inserted after total pneumonectomy on one side because fluid and air MUST accumulate in the thoracic space to prevent mediastinal shift

True or False

A

True!!

26
Q

Before procedure, final verification of the correct client, procedure, site, and implant is reminded by the

This is called

A

Circulating Nurse

TIME-OUT. This is the active xommunication of all members of surgical team

27
Q

Water heater should be set at 120°F to decrease likelihood of skin burns

True or False

A

True

28
Q

Aripiprazole DISCMELT is an orally disintegrating tablet. The tablet should not be swallowed.

True or False

A

True

29
Q

Can LPN remove wound sutures?

A

Yes they can

30
Q

Can a UAP apply a condom catheter to a client?

A

Yes

31
Q

Will glucocorticoids increase Cholesterol and triglycerides?

A

Yes

32
Q

In SBAR, the nurse should start by identifying the primary health care provider by name and identify self, the agency the nurse is calling from and the client by name

True or False

A

True

33
Q

Triaging tags

Black

Red

Green

A

Expectant, whereininjuries are extensive and chances of survival are unlikely but still not abandoned. Comfort measure is given when possible

Immediate care is needed. Injuries are life threatening but survivable with minimal intervention. Individuals can move to BLACK if not treated.

Minimal category. Minor injuries

34
Q

Kava kava herbal causes liver damage

True or false

A

True. Needs direct supervision by primary healthcare provider

35
Q

Pernicious anemia requires B12 shots for life. Why?

A

Because they lack intrinsic factor that helps absorb B12

36
Q

Smaller needles can cause PRBC to lyse, so must use gauge 22 and below

True or false

A

FALSE. It must be no smaller than gauge 20

37
Q

Depression = low level of serotonin

Fluoxetine does what to serotonin?

A

Increases serotonin

38
Q

Removal of potuitary gland can lead to

A

Diabetes Insipidus

39
Q

Benzodiazepine medications has a risk for dependence

True or False

A

True

40
Q

Hepatitis A causes chronic liver disease

True or False

A

False

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