2nd 125 Flashcards
Elevate in burns to decrease
Swelling
Can you chew aspirin prior to swallowing in treating an MI?
Yes, for faster absorption
What is ethnocentrism?
Belief that ones culture and traditions are better than those of another.
Sildenafil dilates specific muscles
Alpha adrenergic blocker
Also dilates specific muscles
Is it necessary to irrigate peritoneal cather in peritoneal dialysis?
No, because you will irrigate with the dialysate
Buspirone can cause
Orthostatic Hypotension. Must not drink alcohol
Crohns can develop fistula and can result in
Infection and abscess can result from the fistula
Influenza is recommended annually for
6 mos and older
True or false
IV narcotic is within the scope of LPN
False. Scope of the RN
Pyrazinamide and Isoniazid is given together to decrease bacterial resistance.
Because many cases of TB strain are resistant to isoniazid or rifampin
Facts
Feeling of apathy towards newborn 2 days after delivery indicates
Should it be reported to the health care provider?
Postpartum depression
Yes
Will eating affect the ABG analysis?
Will ABG be affected on a client with oxygen?
No. Either NPO or have eaten food, it will not affect
Yes, the PaO2 would be affected
Meningitis is ehat precautions?
Droplet
In pregnancy, does hormones cause constipation?
Yes, hormones decreases maternal GI motility, resulting in constipation
True or false
A decrease in vasopressin is a complication of thyroidectomy
FALSE
Is tetany a manifestation of hyperparathyroidism?
No. It should be hyporparathyroidism because there is hypocalcemia
In documenting the indwelling catheter
Perineal skin assessment Color of urine Time and date of insertion Type of catheter used Client teaching
These are all true
MMR contraindication
Allergy to gelatin. Because vaccine is grown using chicken embryos and manufactured with the use of gelatin
Type 1 herpes can be transfered to newborn at birth
True or False
False! Type 2, because it is a Genital Herpes
Wear a particulate respirator and initiate airborne precautions when administering Mantoux Test
How about sterile gloves?
Not sterile. Clean gloves
Suctioning must be at least 20 secs in between suctioning and a maximum of 3 passes to allow proper oxygenation
True or false
True
What is the best way to liquify secretions and hydrate client?
Normal saline bullets?
Humidify secretions?
Humidify secretions. DO NOT instill normal saline bullets routinely because it reaches limited area, flush particles to the respiratory tract and increases bacterial colonization
Montgomery straps is for
Frequent change of dressings. Without the use of adhesive tape
Children should be taught how to swim at an early age
True or False
True
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
True!!
Before procedure, final verification of the correct client, procedure, site, and implant is reminded by the
This is called
Circulating Nurse
TIME-OUT. This is the active xommunication of all members of surgical team
Water heater should be set at 120°F to decrease likelihood of skin burns
True or False
True
Aripiprazole DISCMELT is an orally disintegrating tablet. The tablet should not be swallowed.
True or False
True
Can LPN remove wound sutures?
Yes they can
Can a UAP apply a condom catheter to a client?
Yes
Will glucocorticoids increase Cholesterol and triglycerides?
Yes
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
True
Triaging tags
Black
Red
Green
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
Kava kava herbal causes liver damage
True or false
True. Needs direct supervision by primary healthcare provider
Pernicious anemia requires B12 shots for life. Why?
Because they lack intrinsic factor that helps absorb B12
Smaller needles can cause PRBC to lyse, so must use gauge 22 and below
True or false
FALSE. It must be no smaller than gauge 20
Depression = low level of serotonin
Fluoxetine does what to serotonin?
Increases serotonin
Removal of potuitary gland can lead to
Diabetes Insipidus
Benzodiazepine medications has a risk for dependence
True or False
True
Hepatitis A causes chronic liver disease
True or False
False
