COMP 1 A Flashcards
Which of the following clients scenarios would warrant IMMEDIATE follow up ?
A. a client who just received a promotion.
B. a client who has just retired, diagnosed with terminal cancer and depression and is the caregiver for his parents.
C. A client who has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
D. A client that attends support groups following a stroke.
B. a client who has just retired, diagnosed with terminal cancer and is the caregiver for his parents.
SLIDE 1 SUCIDE IN THE ELDERLY RISK FACTORS
- Loss of spouse or close loved one
- Retirement
- Moving to an assisted living facility/losing independece
- Stress(possible caretaker stress)
- Depression
- White elderly males are 4x more likely to commit suicide
You are the nurse on a elderly mental health facility. Which of the following patient statements would require further intervention?
A. “I am going to give all of my things away”.
B. “I should avoid abusing alchohol or drugs when I am stressed.”
C. “I know my family will miss me and I will miss them when I am gone”.
D. “Although I am, old I still enjoy playing tennis.”
A. “I am going to give all of my things away”.
SLIDE 2 SUICIDE IN THE ELDERLY: WARNING SIGNS
1. Depressed mood (frequently crying more than usual
2. Making statements like, Just forget about me, I am no use anymore , You will be better off when i’m gone
3. Abusing prescription drugs or alcohol
4. No longer interested in things gthey once enjoyed
5.Giving away possessions
You are a nurse conducting a family intervention. Which of the following actions can the clients family can due to prevent suicide for elderly family members?
A. Leave the patient isolated
B. Taking the client out to do things they enjoy
C. Discouraging the client to establish new friendships and support groups
D. Encourage the client use utilize their lethal weapons daily.
B. Taking the client out to do things they enjoy
SLIDE 3 SUICIDE IN THE ELDERLY PREVENTION
- Spend quality time with your elderly loved one
- If concerned about an elderly relative speak to their physician immediately
- Take them out to do things they enjoy
- Encourahe them to join a community/support group
- Limit access to lethal weapons
You are nurse conducting a dietary survery for a client with cancer. Which diet would warrant that the client understands?
A. high fat, low protein foods, low carbs
B. fresh fruits, large meals and hot foods
C. High protein, high carbs, no fresh fruits , small meals
D. High proteinm low carbs, large meals, eat most calories at first
C. High protein, high carbs, no fresh fruits , small meals
SLIDE 4 - SPECIALIZED DIET : CHEMO PATIENT
High protein, high carbs, no fresh fruits , small meals, eat most calories at first
GRILLED CHICKEN BROCCOLI, OR SALMON
You are nurse conducting a dietary survery for a client with Gastroesphogeal Regurgitation Disease(GERD). Which diet would warrant that the client understands?
A. Low fat, high protein foods, no caffiene,no carbonation, no spicy, sit up 1 hour after eating
B. fresh fruits, large meals and hot foods
C. High protein, high carbs, spicy foods , small meals
D. High proteinm low carbs, large meals, lay down 30 minutes after eating
A. Low fat, high protein foods, no caffiene,no carbonation, sit up 1 hour after eating
SLIDE 4 - SPECIALIZED DIET : GERD PATIENT
Low fat, high protein foods, no caffiene,no carbonation, sit up 1 hour after eating, no chocolate , no citrus foods, small prequent meals, HOB ELEVATED WEDGE PILLOW
You are nurse conducting a dietary survery for a client with PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE. Which diet would warrant that the client understands?
A. increase alcohol intake, caffiene intake, high fats
B. I should eat 3-4 hours before bed
C. no alcohol, no fatty foods, no acidic foods , no caffiene
D. I should eat in 30 minutes if my deudenal ulcer is bleeding
SLIDE 4 - SPECIALIZED DIET : PUD PATIENT
- ACOID ALCHOLOL
- AVOID CAFFIENE
- NO FATTY FOODS
- DONT EAT 3-4 HOURS BEFORE BED
5. NPO IF BLEEDING - AVOID ACIDIC FOODS
You are nurse conducting a dietary survery for a client with Ulcerative Collitis. Which diet would warrant that the client understands?
A. high fat, low protein foods, low carbs
B. fresh fruits, large meals and hot foods
C. decrease fluid intake , high carbs, no fresh fruits , small meals
D. High protein, low residue , high calories , increase fluid intake.
D. High protein, low residue , high calories , increase fluid intake.
SLIDE 4 - SPECIALIZED DIET : ULCERATIVE COLLITIS PATIENT
- High protein,
- low residue ,
- high calories ,
- increase fluid intake.
You are nurse conducting a dietary survery for a client with Diverticulitus. Which diet would warrant that the client understands?
A. low fiber, clear liquids, antibiotics anticipated
B. fresh fruits, large meals and hot foods
C. high fiber, caffeine, no fresh fruits , small meals
D. High protein low carbs, large meals, eat most calories at first
A. low fiber, clear liquids, antibiotics anticipated
SLIDE 4 - SPECIALIZED DIET : DIVERTICULITIS PATIENT
A. low fiber, clear liquids, antibiotics anticipated
- low fiber,
- clear liquids,
You are nurse conducting a dietary survery for a client with diverticulosis. Which diet would warrant that the client understands?
A. high fiber, low protein foods, increase fluids, avoid nuts , seeds and kernels
B. fresh fruits, large meals and sunflower seeds
C. High protein, high carbs, no fresh fruits , small meals
D. High protein low carbs, large meals, eat most calories at first
A. high fiber, low protein foods, increase fluids, avoid nuts , seeds and kernels
SLIDE 4 - SPECIALIZED DIET : DIVERTICULOSIS PATIENT
- high fiber,
- low protein foods,
- increase fluids,
- avoid nuts , seeds and kernels
You are nurse conducting a dietary survery for a client with Chrons disease. Which diet would warrant that the client understands?
A. high fat, low protein foods, low carbs
B. fresh fruits, large meals and hot foods
C. High protein, high calorie, low fiber, avoid: dairy. ceffeien , raw fruits and veggies, and grains
D. High protein low carbs, large meals, eat most calories at first
High protein, high calorie, low fiber, avoid: dairy. ceffeien , raw fruits and veggies, and grains
SLIDE 4 - SPECIALIZED DIET : CHROHNS PATIENT
- High protein,
- high calorie,
- low fiber,
- avoid: dairy, caffeine, raw fruits and veggies, and grains
You are the nurse traing a new grad who is conducting care for a client with Bucks traction. Which action made by the new grad nurse will require immediate follow up?
A. The new grad nurse inspects the skin at least once per 8 hours
B. The new grad nurse states that she will not release the weights unless specifically ordered by the physciam
C. The new grad nurse states that the weights must hang freely.
D. The foot of the bed is kept elevated.
E. The new grad nurse states that she shoukd provide pin site care
E. The new grad nurse states that she shoukd provide pin site care
SLIDE 5 - BUCKS TRACTION
- Often used to restore normal bone alignment and length. Reduces pressure on nerves, and reduces the risk of developing skeletal abnormalities.
- Inspect the skin at least once Q8H
- Never release the weights of traction unless specifically ordered by the physician.
- The weights must hang freely.
Foot of the bed is kept elevated.
- Care involves considerations of immobility (stool softener, DVT prophylaxis, respiratory and skin considerations, etc)
You are on a nephrology unit conducting care for a client with Glomerulonephrirtis. Which of the follwing is an expected finding? Select all that Apply
A. Polyuria
B. Oliguria
C. Generalized edema
D. Weight loss
E. Hematuria
F. Dyspnea
G. Orthopnea
H. Hypotension
I. Proteinuria
J. Hypernatremia
K. Headache
B. Oliguria
C. Generalized edema
E. Hematuria
F. Dyspnea
G. Orthopnea
I. Proteinuria
K. Headache
J. Hypernatremia
SLIDE 6 - Glomerulonephritis
Definition - Inflammation of the glomeruli of the nephron typically followed by a streptococcal infection.
- Characteristics - decreased urination (oliguria),
- generalized edema,
- dusky/coffee-colored urine (hematuria),
- dyspnea and
- orthopnea,
- hypertension,
- Headache,
- LOW GFR BELOW 90
- HIGH BUN ABOVE 20,
- HIGH specific gravity ABOVE 1.030.
You are on a nephrology unit conducting care for a client with Glomerulonephrirtis. Which of the following diets should the patient be on?
A. Low sodium , low protein, high carbs, decrease fluid intake
B. High sodium, low residue
C. high protein , no caffeine, no spicy
D. do not rest 30 minutes after eating
A. Low sodium , low protein, high carbs, decrease fluid intake
SLIDE 6 - Glomerulonephritis
* * Diet and restrictions - Low sodium, low protein lots of carbohydrates. Fluid restriction, monitor intake and output.
* Interventions - Fix the cause (strep), daily weight, input and output. Monitor blood pressure.
* Medications - antibiotics (for primary infection), antihypertensives, diuretics.
You are on a nephrology unit conducting care for a client with Glomerulonephrirtis. What nursing intervention is expected?
A. Monitor blood pressure and daily weights
B. Increase intravenous fluids
C. Request a high sodium diet
D. Administer prescribed Desmopressin
A. Monitor blood pressure and daily weights
SLIDE 6 - Glomerulonephritis
* Interventions - Fix the cause (strep), daily weight, input and output. Monitor blood pressure.
* Medications - antibiotics (for primary infection), antihypertensives, diuretics.
You are on a nephrology unit conducting care for a client with Glomerulonephrirtis. Which of the follwing medications would you anticipate to be prescribed?
A. Acyclovir
B. Streptomycin
C. Epinephrine
D. Naloxone
SLIDE 6 - Glomerulonephritis
B. Streptomycin
* Medications - antibiotics (for primary infection), antihypertensives, diuretics.
What type of precaution should a client with Disessimated herpes zoster be placed?
A. Airborne
B. Contact
C. Droplet
D. Standard
A. Airborne
Herpes Zoster, aka shingles, the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox). Primary infection with VZV causes varicella. Once the illness resolves, the virus remains latent in the dorsal root ganglia
SLIDE 7 HERPES ZOSTER
Disseminated Herpes zoster requires airborne precautions until lesions have crusted over.
rA nurse is a assessing a clientws skin who has suspected herpes zoster. What finding would indicate the client has herpes zoster?
A. curved redenned linear ridges
B. Painful itchy blisters
C. dry inflammed scales on skin
D. irregular brown border
B. Painful itchy blisters
Herpes Zoster, aka shingles, the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox). Primary infection with VZV causes varicella. Once the illness resolves, the virus remains latent in the dorsal root ganglia
SLIDE 7 HERPES ZOSTER
B. Painful itchy blisters
What medication would you anticipate for the provider to prescribe for a client with Herpes Zoster?
A. Valcyclovir
B. Furosemide
C. Bactroban
D. Metoprorlol
A. Valcyclovir
Herpes Zoster, aka shingles, the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox). Primary infection with VZV causes varicella. Once the illness resolves, the virus remains latent in the dorsal root ganglia
SLIDE 7 HERPES ZOSTER
Treated with Valcyclovir (Valtrex).
What is Desmopressin used for? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. Increases urination
B.prevents bedwetting
C.increases factor 8 for hemophilia
D.decreases blood pressure
E. Increases capillary refill
F. Increases availble fluid volume
B.prevents bedwetting
C.increases factor 8 for hemophilia
E. Increases capillary refill
F. Increases availble fluid volume
SLIDE 8- DESMOPRESSIN
Uses:
1. DI, decreases urination
2. Enuresis- prevent bed wetting
3. Hemophilia- increases factor 8
Therapeutic affect
- increase blodd pressure
- decreases urination
What are the s/s for fractures?
A. absent of pain
B. swelling
C. tenderness
D. Nausea
E. Decreased range of motion
F. Bruising
G. Discoloration
H. Deformitity or bump that’s not usually on your body
B. swelling
C. tenderness
E. Decreased range of motion
F. Bruising
G. Discoloration
H. Deformitity or bumo that’s not usually on your body
SLIDE 9 FRACTURES
1. Pain
2. Swelling
3. Tenderness
4. Decrease rom
5. brusiing
6. discoloration
7. deformity
Which of the following is a complication of compartment syndrome
A. deep burning ache
B. Stridor
C. Fever
D. Nasusua
A. deep burning ache
SLIDE 9 FRACTURES
- Burning pain/deep ache
- Swelling/bulging muscle
- Numbeness
- Weakness
5. Extreme pain with movement
A nurse is comnducting a research project about skeletal traction. Which of the following statements are true about skeletal traction?
A. skeletal traction is more powerful and has greater fragment control than skin traction.
B. you should not initiate pinsite care.
C. Skeletal traction is permanent
D. bucks traction is a type of skeletal traction
A. skeletal traction is more powerful and has greater fragment control than skin traction.
SLIDE 9 FRACTURES and TRACTION
1. Bucks traction: realign broken bones, correct contractures, and for knee immobilization
2. Bucks extension applied to the distal end of a fractured lower limp
- Skeletal traction: skeletal traction is more powerful and has greater fragment control than skin traction.
- It permits pull up to 15% to 20% of body weight for the lower extremity
- Skeletal traction is temporary
What are the 5 P’s a nurse mst assess for for a patient with fractures
SLIDE 9 FRACTURES and TRACTION
- Pain
- Pallor
- Pulse
- Paresthesia
- Paralysis
Your client has been admited to the emrgency department with a closed tibial fracture. What is teh nurses next action? Select all that apply
A. Lower the afftefcted limb
B. Elevate the affected limb 2-3 hours a day
C. ICE the fracture for 24- 48 hours 10-20 min per day
D.Increase range of motion in the affected limb
E. Immobilze the affected limb with a cast or sling
F. Administer pain medication
SLIDE 9 FRACTURES and TRACTION
- B. Elevate the affected limb 2-3 hours a day
- C. ICE the fracture for 24- 48 hours 10-20 min per day
- E. Immobilze the affected limb with a cast or sling
- F. Administer pain medication
RICE