A Flashcards
In Abruptio Placenta, the placenta ____ from the uterine wall ____.
Separates, prematurely
Abruptio Placenta usually occurs in (prima/multi) gravida over the age of ___.
Multigravida, 35 (HTN, trauma, cocaine are risk factors)
How is the bleeding of Abruptio Placenta different from that in Placenta Previa?
Usually with pain in Abruptio but not in Placenta Previa, bleeding more voluminous in Previa (the one that bleeds more has less pain; the one that bleeds less has more pain)
Abruptio- bleed less, more pain
Previa -bleeding more, less pain
If you are the nurse starting the IV on the client with Abruptio Placenta, what gauge needle should you use?
18 gauge – to give blood if necessary
How often should you measure the vital signs, vaginal bleeding, fetal heart rate during Abruptio Placenta?
q 5-15 minutes for bleeding and maternal VS
continuous fetal monitoring, deliver at earliest sign of fetal distress (vital signs every 15 minutes is standard for unstable patients)
How is an infant delivered when Abruptio Placenta is present?
Usually C-section
Is there a higher or lower incidence of fetal death with Abruptio Placenta compared to Placenta Previa?
Higher
In what trimester does Abruptio Placenta most commonly occur?
Third
Should vomiting be induced after ingestion of cleaning product?
No (when the product comes back up, it will damage the esophagus again)
At what age are accidental poisonings most common?
2 years old
If a child swallows a potentially poisonous substance, what should be done first?
Call medical help
Should vomiting be induced after ingestion of gasoline?
No – not for gas or any other petroleum products
When taking a child to the ER after accidental poisoning has occurred what must accompany the child to the ER?
The suspected poison
An elderly client is a (high/low) risk for accidental poisoning?
High – due to poor eyesight
What types of chemicals cause burns to oral mucosa when ingested?
Lye, caustic cleaners
Children at highest risk for seizure activity after ingestion are those who have swallowed ______ and _____.
Drugs & insecticides
Can impaired skin integrity ever be an appropriate nursing diagnosis when poisoning has occurred?
Yes, when lye or caustic agents have been ingested.
School age children are (high/low) risk for accidental poisoning.
High
What is the causative organism of acne?
P. acnes (propionibacterium acnes)
What structures are involved in Acne Vulgaris?
The sebaceous glands
Name 3 drugs given for acne
Vitamin A,
Antibiotics,
Retinoids- Isotretinoin (accutane)
Dietary indiscretions are a cause of acne (T/F)
False
What are the 3 causative factors in Acne Vulgaris?
Heredity, Bacterial, Hormonal
Uncleanliness is a cause of acne (T/F)
False
What is the most common retinoid given to people with acne?
Accutane
Accutane is an analog of which vitamin?
Vitamin A
What is the most common side effect of accutane?
Inflammation of the lips
What side effect is MOST important in health teaching in accutane administration?
It can cause birth defects
What is the antibiotic most commonly given to clients with acne?
Tetracycline
How long will it take for the person to see results when acne is being treated?
4 to 6 weeks
Does stress make acne worse?
Yes
How often should the client with acne wash his face each day?
Twice a day
What instructions do you give to a client taking tetracycline?
Take in on an empty stomach and avoid the sunlight (photosensitivity)