Exam 3 Flashcards
Signs of Hyperglycemia ( 3 P’s)
polydipsia: an increase in thirst.
polyuria: frequent urination.
polyphagia: a rise in appetite
Diabetics calories come from
Carbohydrates
Macrovascular complications from diabetes
arteries and veins have a lot of fat deposits increase the risk for Stroke and heart attack
1st Priority to treat a person with DKA
Give a patient fluids and check their electrolytes
Excessive exercising for a diabetic
Caused ketones in the urine
LPN reports patient has signs of hyperglycemia (high sugar levels)
Glucose test results and profuse respirations.
The patient is sweaty, angry, and upset. What is the first intervention after assessment
Check their blood sugar.
The patients blood sugar is 20 and unconscious
Inject patient with D50 or glucagon.
Assessment for DKA patient
check blood sugar, electrolytes and fluid
Patient with type 1 diabetes and feels pins and needles in feet. What is priority assessment will you look for?
Open sores in their feet
Meniere’s Disease
disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus),
- patient needs to avoid sudden movement
Patient has contact dermatitis of an unknown origin, ask them what?
Did you change your laundry detergent or purchase new sheets.
Skin cancer patient, how do you test it
biopsy
Signs and symptoms of DKA
- low potassium bicarbonate levels
- fast, deep breathing
- elevated glucose levels
Diagnose Meniere’s disease ( 3 things)
- vertigo
- tinnitus
- fluctuating hearing loss.
Diagnose Meniere’s disease ( 3 things)
- vertigo
- tinnitus
- fluctuating hearing loss.
Education for otitis media infection
- common in children
- infection last less than 6 weeks
- antibiotics needed
- purulent drainage
Patient with DKA receives regular insulin to
- reduce their blood glucose level
- decrease DK acidosis
Skin assessment of the HEAD
- Scalp
- Mucosa
- Hair
Yellow Patient
Jaudice
Halos in a person vision is a sign of
Glaucoma
Leading cause of blindness
Diabetes
cherry dots on skin
A cherry angioma is a noncancerous (benign) skin growth made up of blood vessels.
Melanoma
Normally black or brown
scaly skin
psoriasis
Function of skin
- Controlling body temperature
- Storing blood
- Protection
- Sensation
- Absorption and excretion
- Vitamin D production
Aged elderly skin
- tissue paper texture
- uneven pigmentation
- loss of elasticity
- increased rigidity
Cause of conjuntivitis
- bacterial
- viral
- fungal
why is glaucoma a silent killer?
Patients are usually unaware they have it
1 prevention measure of pink eye
Hand Hygiene
The patient is discharged after cataract surgery. When should the go to the ER and call their doctor?
If they see flashing lights.
Medication prescribed when discharged with glaucoma
Cholinergic atropine
Patient education for the risk of increased ocular pressure.
Avoid bending at the waist
Coughing, sneezing, and vomiting can add pressure to the eyes.
Type of patient with increased risk of glaucoma
Type 2 diabetes
