Deck 1 Flashcards

1
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How would you define hospice services for someone with a terminal illness?

A

•No heroic or aggressive measures
• Prognosis <6 months

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2
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What is your expected nursing intervention when the pharmacy is late with TPN?

A

• D10 IV fluids
• Call pharmacy

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3
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What is the characteristic finding of malignant melanoma?

A

Asymmetrical or irregular shape

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4
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Expected nursing action(s) of nurse with an opioid overdose

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• May need to readminister multiple doses
• Narcan’s half-life is shorter than opioids (long-acting)

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5
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A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis receives what type of insulin?(Will be given via IV)

A

Regular insulin

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6
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Things to avoid with a client who has neutropenia (SATA)

A

• Crowded places
• flowers/plants
• no animals
• Fresh fruits/veggies

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7
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With a diabetes client, how can you teach them to help prevent long-term consequences of retinopathy & nephropathy?

A

Manage glucose levels

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8
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What to teach diabetic clients about foot care.

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Inspect daily - Use mirror to assess bottom of feet for lacerations/anything abnormal

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9
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[SATA]-s/s of fluid volume overload, pt w/ HF on transfusion RBC,

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• Dyspnea
• confusion
• JVD

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10
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Teaching: effects of spirituality to on pt near EOL

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Spirituality gives Hope → decreases feelings of depression

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11
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Assessing 4 clients: ID pt w/ increased risk for hypokalemia.

A

Patient w/NG tube

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12
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Plan of care: pt practices Islam.

A

No pork

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13
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[SATA]- Tasks that require protective eye equipment.

A

Anything with risk of splashing fluids

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14
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Initial symptoms experienced with HIV infection.

A

Flu-like symptoms

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15
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Planning education program: about basal cell carcinoma.

A

• low rate of metastasizing
• primarily on sun-exposed areas
• invades local structures — rarely metastatic but high rate of
recurrence

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16
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You have a patient who had a stroke and is now immobile. What complications should you monitor for?

A

Check for red spots over sacrum (or any bony prominences)

17
Q

Manifestations): hemorrhagic stroke s/p ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

A

Severe headache
• Visual disturbances
• Dizziness
• Slurred speech
• Weak extremity

18
Q

Nurse Assessment: manifestation of hemolytic transfusion reaction.

A

• Lower back pain (flank pain)

19
Q

Expected findings: adolescent w/ low BG level.

A

Tachycardia

20
Q

ID appropriate AlC level.

A

• < 7 in a patient with diabetes