GI And Skeletal Flashcards

1
Q

Syme Amputation is

Advantage is

A

Foot is removed but ankle remains

The patient cab be weight bearing with a prosthesis and less pain

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2
Q

Sources of Vit D

A

Sunlight
Fatty fish
Dair products
Eggs

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3
Q

Osteomalacia is

A

A softening of bones due to deficiency of Vit D or calcium

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4
Q

Magnesium hydroxide induces defecation

Treats

A

It induces defecation because it increases water in intestines and reduces acid

Chronic constipation and Heartburns

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5
Q

Bisacodyl is a

Contraindicated in

A

Laxative

Appendicitis,Inflammatory Bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and crohns and diverticulitis

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6
Q

Splint position in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

A

Neutral position or Slight extension

NOT hyperextension

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7
Q

Pagets disease have

Short and bowing long bones
Skull is
Platybasia (threatens life)

A

This results assymetrical knees or elbow deformities
Skull is soft, thick and enlarged
Basilar skull invagination( turned inside out)

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8
Q

4 C’s of Communication

A

Clear
Concise
Correct
Complete

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9
Q

Why Meperidine is not used in elderly?

A

Can cause seizures and other adverse effects so it should not be used

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10
Q

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery

Several days to weeks

A

Postoperative pain and numbeness lasts longer in endoscopic carpal tunnel release compared to open procudere

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11
Q

Carpal tunnel release should avoid

Hand
Heavy

A

Movements

Liftings

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12
Q

Physical therapist should be contacted to set up

A

Specialized equipment such as Reinforced Trapeze Bar

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13
Q

Glossectomy is

A

A removal of all or part of the tongue

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14
Q

DEXA or Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

If hip and spine cannot be tested then

A

Tests bone density or bone strength

The forearms is used

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15
Q

Fluoxetine 40 mg once a day for depression should be

A

Given in divided doses. Maximu is 20 mg

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16
Q

NSAIDs are aggravating factors to

A

PUD or peptic ulcer disease

17
Q

Colostomy irrigation steps

Don clean gloves and

Hang container at

Lubricate and insert

Allow to flow slowly

15 to 20 minutes for
Then must walk for

Clean and apply

A

And put 500 to 1000 ml of LUKEWARM water in container

At shoulder height

Lubricate stoma and gently insert tube tip into stoma

Allow to flow slowly for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent cramps

15 to 20 minutes for INITIAL evacuation then walks 30 to 45 minutes for secondary evacuation

Clean and rinse and dry skin and apply new drainage pouch

18
Q

Body dysmorphic disorder is a preoccupation with

Corrective surgery will

A

An imagined physical defect

Exacerbate this disorder

19
Q

Wound evisceration steps

Stay calm and

Position to (if shock develops then head should be lowered)

Check V/S

Have colleague gather

Cover with

Prepare for

A

Stay with the client

Semi fowlers with knees slightly flexed

Check V/S especially blood pressure and pulse

Gather sterile supplies and contact HCP

Cover with moist sterile gauze

Surgery

20
Q

Disconnecting tube suction can be done by

Reconnecting the suction is done by

A

The UAP

The nurse to make sure that correct pressure is checked

21
Q

T-tube should not be

A

Irrigated, aspirated or clamped without orders