Exam 3 462 Flashcards
Describe Dawn Phenomenon
- occurs for everyone
- Hyperglycemia all night long
- An abnormal early-morning increase in blood sugar (glucose) — usually between 2 and 8 a.m.
Describe a Non-tunneled CVAD
- inserted directly into a central vein and is associated with a higher risk of infection
- either the chest or the neck
- can be inserted quickly at the bedside
- Dwell Time less than a month
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include all of the following except: “a. Advanced age
b. Obesity
c. Smoking
d. Physical inactivity”
C. Smoking
Non-pharmacological interventions for pain
- Reposition
- massge
- Heat/Cold compress
- Distraction
- Elevation
- Humor
Signs and symptoms of DKA
- dehydration
- tachycardia
- dry loose skin
- eyeballs soft/sunken
- anorexia
- kushmal respirations
- orthostatic hypotension.
What does alcohol do for diabetic
- high risk for hypoglycemia
- impaire liver glucose production- glycogen breakdown
- EAT carbs prior to alcohol consumption
What is the oxygen concentration for a nasal cannula?
- 24-44%
- 1-6 LPM
Victims w/ difficulty breathing, unable to tolerate mask
Normal Value for Chloride
95 - 107 mEq/L
What symptoms might an older woman with diabetes mellitus complain?
perineal itching
Rationale: Older women might complain of perineal itching due to vaginal candidiasis.
nursing diagnosis for a patient with advanced respiratory diseases.
- Hyperthermia Related to Infectious Illness,
- ineffective airway clearance,
- pneumonia
- pulmonary embolism
- Activity Intolerance
- Inadequate Nutrition
- Social Isolation
- Impaired Gas Exchange.
- Anxiety.
- Risk for Infection
- Ineffective Coping
- Fatigue.
- Ineffective Breathing Pattern
- Insomnia
Name 4 examples of an acute illness?
- Pneumonia
- Delirium
- Shingles
- Apendicitis
“A diabetic patient has a serum glucose level of 824 mg/dL (45.7 mmol/L) and is unresponsive. Following assessment of the patient, the nurse suspects diabetic ketoacidosis rather than hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome based on the finding of
rapid, deep respirations
Glucose Value 2 hours after eating
Up to 140
Brown rice is what type of food
low glycemic index, a steady increasy in blood sugar
Create labs for someone with metabolic acidosis
low pH low HCO3
Name the primary veins for peripheral IV insertion
cephalic, median, cubital, basilic
Left Sided Heart Failure
- Most Common
- Pulmonary Congestion
- Crackles
- Poor Oxygenation
- S3, Increase Afterload
- Irregular Palpitations
- Pulmonary Edema
- Diastolic and systolic dysfunction
- Blood backing up into right atria
What does insulin do to potassium level
push potassium back into the cells,
What is a good diabetic meal plan
- guidelines for how we are all supposed to eat
- focused on the amount of carbohydrates.
Intradermal Needle Size and Gauge
- 3/8 -1/2”
- 26-28G
Clinical Manifestations for a patient with Venous Insufficienty
- Pooling of blood in the legs
- Damage to valves in the veins
- Eczema
- Edema
- Leathery brown skin
5 Reasons a nurse would avoid an area of the hand or arm for IV insertion
- Impede ADL’s
- Tender, Red, Rash, Infected
- Paralysis, Dialysis, Shunt or Mastectomy
- Site distal to previous venipuncture
- Distal to sclerosed, hardened, or phlebitic veins
An acute metabolic condition, usually is caused by absent or markedly decreased amounts of insulin
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1- Signs & Symptoms
3P’s
- Polydipsia (thirst)
- Polyuria (urine)
- Polyphagia (hunger)
Characteristics of Circulatory Overload
- Excessive amounts of isotonic/hypertonic solution
- Too Rapid
- Overload is associated w/ increased risk of death
What ahould the nurse do if he/she believes a patient is a hypoglycemic?
- Determine if they can swallow, could aspirate
- check gag reflex
- Check Blood glucose, if less than 70
- If can swallo, give them carbohydrate, skim milk. Protein prevents rebound effect
What direction is the bevel facing for an intradermal medication
up
Diagnostic Testing for Heart failure
- BNP
- ANP
- Creatnine Kinase
- Troponin
- Fibronogen
- Chest Xray
- EKG
- Coronary Angiogram
- Echogram
What is the highest priority for a patient with DVT or VTE
Skin Integrity b/c of amputation risk
Aspiration Pneumonia Definition
- Aspirated something into their lungs
- Decreased LOC
Lab Value when fully compensated
pH will be normal
The nurse is teaching a community class to peole with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. What is the explanation for that?
Cells become resistant to circulating insulin
Normally insulin binds to special receptor sites on the cells and initiates a series of reactions involved in metabolism. In Type 2 diabetes these reactions are diminished primarily as a result of obesity and aging.”
Care for DKa
- Fluid/electrolyte imbalance
- normal saline 0.45%
- blood glucose level
- acidosis
- IV insulin
If a diabetic has ketoacidosis what will potassium be?
- hyperkalemia
- hypovolemia
- Renal failure
What angle do you hold the needle for an average sized subQ injection?
45 degrees
Explain polyphagia for diabetes
We get hungry because our cells are starving for energy.
What should diabetic patient due prior to exercise
eat a snack. No need for carbohydrate intake when blood glucose lis over 100 before activity.
Fats for diabetic
- Less than 200 mg/day
- less than 7%
“When assessing the patient experiencing the onset of symptoms of type 1 diabetes, which question should the nurse ask?
lost any weight? Weight loss occurs because the body is no longer able to absorb glucose and starts to break down protein and fat for energy.
This type of illness is sudden. It can last 3-6 months. It can also be reversed
Acute Illness
A blood sugar is well controlled when hemoglobin A1c is what percentage?
7%
HYPER- glycemia mneumonic
hot/dry sugar high
Nursing Diagnoses for patient with VTE
- Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
- Acute Pain
- Risk for impaired physical mobility
- Risk for Embolization
- Impaired Skin Integrity
When administering an intradermal injection, what angle should the nurse position the needle for insertion?
5-15 degrees
Trauma Assessment Priorities
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Disability
- Examine
- Fahrenheit
- Get vitals
- Head to toe assess
- Intervention
What is the oxygen concentration for a Resuscitation mask w/ oxygen inlet (simple mask)?
- 35-55%
- 6-15 LPM
Victims who are NOT breathing, or difficulty breathing
Clinical Manifestations for Hypervolemia?
- Pulse is bounding JVD
- High BP
- Tachypneic
- dyspnea
- crackles
- headache, confusion, muscle spasms
- Anorexia, weight gain, ascites
- peripheral edema
“A frail elderly patient with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus has been ill with pneumonia. The cliet’s intake has been very poor, and she is admitted to the hospital for observation and management as needed. What is the most likely problem with this patient?
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma.
How far should the drip chamber be filled?
1/3 -1/2 full
“What insulin type can be given by IV?
Regular Insulin
Etiology for Thromboembolism
- PICC line
- Bed Rest
- Previous Hx
- Heart Failure
- COPD
- Smoking
- Obesity
the leaking of IV fluid into the tissue surrounding the vein. This occurs when IV fluids continue to be delivered even though the tip of the catheter is no longer in the vessel or is blocked.
Infiltration
Acutal Problem means
we have evidence (AEB)
A well written nursing diagnosis contains 3 components
Diagnosis,
Related To
As Evidence By
What is the name of the device which controls the IV flow rate for gravity infusion?
Roller Clamp “EID”
Administration of an intermittent IV medication such as an antibiotic, given in a small IV bag of fluid is called..
Secondary IV solution (Piggy Back)
If someone has diabetes but not ketoacidosis they are
hypokalemia
PE interventions?
- Rotate patient
- High fowlers
- oxygen (non-rebreather)
- Continuous vital signs
- I/O’s
- Anticoagulants/Thrombolytics
A patient is admitted with diabetes mellitus, has a glucose level of 380 mg/dl, and a moderate level of ketones in the urine. As the nurse assesses for signs of ketoacidosis, which of the following respiratory patterns would the nurse expect to find?
Kussmaaul Respirations
the lungs try to compensate for the acidosis by blowing off volatile acids and carbon dioxide. This leads to a pattern of Kussmaul respirations, which are deep and nonlabored.
Complication of Type II Diabetes
Hyperosmola hyperglycemic syndrome