Exam tomorrow

Question 1

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURPS) signs

Answer 1

Rose urine

Question 2

What to check if there was a TURP

Answer 2

make sure theres no clots

Question 3

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia symptoms?

Answer 3

Pain, trouble urinating

Question 4

How do they test for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

Answer 4

Through a digital rectal examination

Question 5

Main symptom of untreated Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

Answer 5

Urinary retention

Question 6

Whats osteoporosis

Answer 6

weakening of the bones cause of lack of density

Question 7

Why do we use skin traction?

Answer 7

To mend a broken bone to hold it in place

Question 8

If someone has abnormal neurovascular obs (ie one foot is cold and clammy) what to do?

Answer 8

Check other side

Question 9

One of the main infections of the kidneys?

Answer 9

Glomerulonephritis

Question 10

Signs and symptoms of glomerulonephritis?

Answer 10

Pink or cola coloured urine from RBCs in urine;
Hypertension
Fluid retention with swelling in face hands feet and abdomen

Question 11

Signs and symptoms of acute renal failure?

Answer 11

Decreased urine output
Fluid retention
Shortness of breath
Fatigue

Question 12

What is the term for low urine output?

Answer 12

oliguria

Question 13

Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis

Answer 13

Stiffness of joints, lumps in bone, pain

Question 14

What is one of the most common infections of the brain

Answer 14

meningitis

Question 15

How is meningitis tested

Answer 15

Through a lumbar puncture

Question 16

What is the procedure for a lumbar puncture

Answer 16

A needle is inserted between two lumbar bones (vertebrae) to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 17

What happens if someones intracranial pressure rises?

Answer 17

Pulse drops and bp rises

Question 18

What to do for someone who had a seizure

Answer 18

roll onto side after seizure to keep airway clear

Question 19

3 Different types of injuries that can effect the brain and what are they

Answer 19

Hematoma - a collection, or clotting of blood outside the blood vessels. Can be very serious in the brain.
Hemmorhage - uncontrolled bleeding
Concussion - when the impact on the head is severe enough to cause a brain injury

Question 20

After a head injury what to do

Answer 20

If you feel any unconsciousness, fits or seizures, problems with senses, repeated vomiting etc get medical help. Don’t drink any alcohol or take any drugs and avoid stressful situations for 24 hours after

Question 21

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 21

Bad motor control, fatigue, vertigo or other neurological symptoms, bladder incontinence, and depression/cognitive difficulties

Question 22

Nursing interventions for someone with a stroke?

Answer 22

Falls, walking assistant things, neurological assessments

Question 23

What are cataracts ?

Answer 23

cloudiness or opacity of lens

Question 24

What is a modified radical mastectomy?

Answer 24

Procedure where the whole breast is removed but the pec is intact.

Question 25

What measures are to minimise lymphedema

Answer 25

Exercise, compression, massage

Question 26

What is lymphedema

Answer 26

swelling that occurs in an extremity due to damage of the lymph nodes