MEDSURG

Question 1

Define allogenic

Answer 1

Transplant from a donor match

Question 2

Define autologous

Answer 2

Transplant from self

Question 3

Define syngenic

Answer 3

Twin transplant

Question 4

Systemic lupus erythematosus expected lab values

Answer 4

Positive ANA, 2+ urine protein, Elevated BUN, C3 and C4 are decreased. Monitor erythrocyte sedimentation rate, renal function test, and electrolytes

Question 5

When cleaning spills on floor such as blood, what do you use?

Answer 5

Use bleach, homie

Question 6

What can be used to test for cancer

Answer 6

PAP and PSA

Question 7

In the event a central line is occuleded, what do you do? homie

Answer 7

Ask patient to sit up, take deep breath, and cough

Question 8

Expected findings for SLE

Answer 8

Weight loss, butterfly rash, petechia in lower extremities, friction rub, and alopecia

Question 9

When giving warfarin, what lab to check?

Answer 9

PT and INR

Question 10

When giving heparin, what lab you check?

Answer 10

PTT

Question 11

CRP is a measure of what?

Answer 11

Inflammation

Question 12

An STD that if left untreated can cause paralysis, blindness and dementia

Answer 12

Syphilis

Question 13

What position in bed when controlling postural hypertension?

Answer 13

Elevatehead of the head 8 to 12 inches

Question 14

What condition can cause increase platelet counts?

Answer 14

Splenectomy. Spleen holds excess platelets

Question 15

In the suspicion of MI, which would you preferably test for?myoglobin or troponin?

Answer 15

Troponin

Question 16

What is extravasation?

Answer 16

Accidental infusion of vesicant solution into surrounding tissue

Question 17

Describe biot’s respiration

Answer 17

Pattern of shallow rapid breaths followed by periods of apnea

Question 18

What is primary intention

Answer 18

Wound closure where wound edges are closed intentionally

Question 19

Which vitamins are water syllable?

Answer 19

B and C

Question 20

HbA1C how long does it measure blood glucose?

Answer 20

120 days

Question 21

During ovulation, woman’s temperature?

Answer 21

Drops slightly then rises

Question 22

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate monitors what?

Answer 22

Inflammation

Question 23

Which sexually transmitted diseases needs to be reported to department of public health?

Answer 23

Gonorrhea

Question 24

What baseline should you assess for before administering gentamicin?

Answer 24

Audiometric base line

Question 25

What are examples of diuretics?

Answer 25

Spironolactone, propranolol

Question 26

Examples of sedatives

Answer 26

Diazepam

Question 27

What is alteplase and when and why is it given?

Answer 27

Given as a thrombolytic in events of stroke. Give within 4 and half hours of appearance of symptoms

Question 28

What is mannitol used for

Answer 28

Decreases intracranial pressure, a diuretic

Question 29

What does pentobarbital do?

Answer 29

Reduces brain demand by inducing a coma

Question 30

What does phenytoin do?

Answer 30

Prevent seizures

Question 31

How can you tell the patency of fistula

Answer 31

Listen to bruit or thrills

Question 32

Multiple myeloma affects which part of the body?

Answer 32

Cancer of the plasma cell. These proliferate in the bone marrow causing destruction.

Question 33

ALT reference range? What does elevated levels indicate?

Answer 33

Lier damage

Question 34

Hepatitis C diagnostic test?

Answer 34

HCV RNA test

Question 35

If a central line becomes occluded, what is the initial intervention?

Answer 35

Tell patient to raise arms, turn, stand, or cough

Question 36

How often do you replace IV set?

Answer 36

Every 72 hours, no sooner