Adult Health Flashcards
What is Sjorgren’s Syndrome
Chronic autoimmune disorder affecting moisture producing exocrine glands.
S/S of Sjorgen’s Syndrome
Dry skin Rashes Dry Cough Vaginal dryness Painful Intercourse
What type of blood cells will be elevated in cases of allergic reactions
Eosinophils
Why are cancer patients at increased risk for SIADH
Cancer cells sometimes excrete ADH
S/S of fat embolism
- S/S of hypoxia/resp. distress
- neuro changes/confusion
- petechai rash on neck, chest, or axilla
S/S of compartment syndrome
-increasing pain despite opioid use
How can athletes with asthma avoid exacerbation during strenuous activity
Take an inhaled bronchodilator 20 minutes beforehand
How much chest tube drainage per hour warrants notifying the HCP
> 100ml
Why is high urine output a priority assessment finding in a client on TPN
May indicate hyperglycemia
Priority actions to take if a med error occurs
Assess and stabilize client
Notify HCP
What does a Low Pressure Limit Alarm mean on a ventilator
Less pressure required to move air. May indicate loss of airway, leak or cuff leakage. PRIORITY
Standard therapy for pt after Transient Ischemic Attack
Aspirin or other anti-platelet therapy
Priority action when you enter a client’s room and find them unresponsive but they have a DNR
Assess Apical Pulse
Priority intervention in sickle cell crisis
IV fluid replacement followed by supplemental O2 therapy
Priority intervention for client in hypercapnic respiratory failure
BIPAP
What CBC value will be elevated in clients with severe COPD?
RBC’s (Polycythemia)
Due to compensation for low O2 levels.
Appropriate skin care for client undergoing teletherapy
Avoid sun exposure
Wash with lukewarm water and mild soap
Wear soft loose fitting clothing
Signs of arterial insufficiency
- Non-healing toe ulcer
- Diminished pulses in affected limb
- Shiny, hairless areas
Signs of Venous Insufficiency
- Brownish discoloration
- Chronic edema
- Leathery appearance
- Common on inside of ankle area
Immediate intervention for client with critically high potassium levels.
Calcium Gluconate. Does not reduce K levels but does stabilize the myocardium
Sign that a thoracic aortic aneurysm is increasing in size
difficulty swallowing
Positioning for a patient with pneumonia
affected side up
Bubbling in the water seal chamber of a chest tube drainage device indicates:
Air leak
Bubbling in the suction control chamber of a chest tube drainage device indicates:
Normal Function
