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Adult Health II Final Guide Flashcards

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Differentiate between AKI and CKD

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Compare and contrast the renal replacement therapies: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and CRRT

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Complications of each type of renal replacement therapies: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and CRRT

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Diet education for kidney patients

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Use the nursing process as a framework for care of the patient with a lower UTI

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Use the nursing process as a framework for care of the patient with a kidney stone

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Use the nursing process as a framework for care of the patient undergoing urinary diversion surgery

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Describe shock and its underlying pathophysiology

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Lab tests: CBC, BMP, U/A, Biopsy, CT scan (module 1)

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Medications: -pril, -sartan, to for severe hypotension, loop diuretics, erythropoietin, Calcium/Vitamin D supplements, phosphate binders, pre-blood product administration

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Define nursing implications for the administration of blood products

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Discuss the importance of nutritional support in all forms of shock

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Identify medical and nursing management priorities in treating patients with shock.

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Early and late S/S of increased cranial pressure

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Plan of care for patient experiencing a seizure

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Risk factors of cerebrovascular disorders and related measures for prevention

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Medications: donepezil, mannitol, -pams, TPA

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Compare the causes, clinical manifestations, and medical management of different cerebrovascular disorders

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Nursing management of a patient in acute stage of ischemic stroke

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Nursing management of patient recovering from ischemic stroke

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Nursing management of patients with traumatic brain injury and complications

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Clinical features and management of patient with neurogenic shock

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Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, medical and nursing management of patients with Guillian-Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis

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Multiple sclerosis:

Myasthenia gravis:

Guillian-barre syndrome:

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Compare + contrast Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

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Alzheimer’s:

Parkinson’s:

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Module 4: Neuro lab tests — EEG, CT scan

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Describe the assessment and diagnostic findings in patients with rheumatic arthritis

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Describe the nursing management of patients with with a cast, splint, or brace.

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Describe the nursing management of the patient with an external fixator or in-traction

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Compare the nursing needs of the patient undergoing total hip arthroplasty with those of the patient undergoing total knee arthroplasty

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Risks and complications are managed proactively:
-bleeding
-infection
-VTE
-dislocation of hip prosthesis
-heel pressure injury
-monitor wound drainage: serous sanguineous is normal, but watch for foul odor

Rehabilitation: exercises and physical therapy are very necessary, may not achieve full range of motion or use of prosthesis if refusal to exercise after surgery, especially during first six weeks after surgery.

-anti-platelet medications are used as prophylactic measures against DVT

Knee: if you have a cut on the outside of your skin, surgeons will not perform the surgery due to risk of infection

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Interventions for osteoarthritis

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-low impact exercise
-last resort: joint hip/knee replacement

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Explain the pathogenesis, prevention, and management of osteoporosis

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Prevention: calcium and vitamin D

Management:
-bisphosphonates: must take with glass of water and sit upright for 30 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation from reflux. May not be good med. for bed bound patients.
-calcium and vitamin D
-calcitonin
-estrogen agonists/antagonists
-parathyroid hormone

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How to prevent dislocation after total hip arthroplasty

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Limit flex action of the hip: patients are not to bend to 90 degree angle.

-may require wedge pillow for proper positioning
-may need a high seated potty chair
-unable to cross legs 4-6 weeks

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Nursing management and interventions of patient with osteomyelitis

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-bone infection
-risk factors: D.M. Type 2, invasive procedures performed close to bone.

-symptoms: fever, localized pain, edema

-interventions: make sure pulses are intact, temp., feeling, sensation, pain, numbness, palor, compare both extremities

-prevention:

May require amputation: includes loss of mobility

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Describe common treatment modalities for fracture reduction, fracture immobilization, and management of open and intra-articular fractures

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Discuss prevention and management of immediate and delayed complications of fractures

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Explain the factors that affect the severity of burn injury

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Describe the local and systemic effects of a major burn injury

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Compare priorities of care and potential complications for each phase of burn recovery

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Plan fluid replacement requirements during the emergent/resuscitative of a burn injury

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Discuss the nurses role in burn wound management during the acute/intermediate phase of burn care

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Module 5 lab tests: sed rate, x-rays, bone scans, ABG’s, bronchoscopy

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Meds: inflammatory, autoimmune, fluid replacement therapy for burns, pain management of burns

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Differentiate between the types of diabetes

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Diagnostic and clinical significance of blood glucose test results

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Explain the dietary modification used for management of people with diabetes

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Describe the relationship with diet, exercise, and medications for people with diabetes

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Describe the major complications of diabetes and the self-care behaviors that are important in their prevention (sick days, DKA, HHS)

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Level III Nursing (3 decks)

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