Miscellaneous - ? Book Flashcards
Antidote for tylenol overdose
acetyl cystiene
Rule of 9s for burns
Legs - 18%
Arms - 9%
Trunk - 36%
Perineum - 1%
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Epidermis can be rubbed off by slight friction or injury
PQRST for pain
Precipitating factors Quality of the pain Region or Radiation of the pain Severity of the pain Timing of the pain How the pain affects yoU
signs and symptoms of air embolism
Chest pain, dyspnea, hypoxia, anxiety, tachycardia, and hypotension
signs and symptoms of sepsis
Fever, chills, and general malaise.
signs and symptoms of Fluid overload
increased intravascular volume, which increases the blood pressure and the pulse rate as the heart tries to pump the extra fluid volume. Fluid overload also causes neck vein distention and shifting of fluid into the alveoli, resulting in lung crackles.
Insulin glargine (LANTUS
a long-acting recombinant DNA human insulin that is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It has a 24-hour duration of action and is administered once a day, usually at bedtime.
In a dark-skinned client, petechiae are best observed….
in the conjunctivae and oral mucosa
In a dark-skinned client, jaundice is best observed
in the sclera of the eye
In a dark-skinned client, cyanosis is best observed
on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Advance directive
Addresses withdrawal of life support or withholding of life saving interventions and identifies who will make care decisions if patient is unable to. Two unrelated people need to sign the document. Also known as a living will.
Amiodarone
Anti-dysrhythmic - requires continuous cardiac monitoring and to be given via an IV pump.
Pentamidine isethionate
Anti-infective can cause severe hypotension. Patient should be positioned supine.
Medical asepsis
Clean technique includes procedures to reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms like hand washing.
Surgical asepsis
Sterile technique - like applying a sterile dressing.
Calculating IV Drop rates
time in minutes
Primary nursing
RN performs all tasks needed by the client to optimize care.
Normal ICP
5-10 mmHG
Cushings reflex
Late sign of increased ICP
Myleogram
a diagnostic imaging procedure done by a radiologist. It uses a contrast dye and X-rays or computed tomography (CT) to look for problems in the spinal canal, including the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other tissues. It is also known as myelography.
Paget’s disease
Abnormal breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal growth of new bone. New bone is bigger, weaker and contains new blood vessels
Fasciculations
Abnormal muscle twitching under the skin.
Osteomalacia (adult rickets)
Softening of the bones caused by a lack of vitamin D.
Side effect of Dantrolene
Liver damage
Administer iron with what type of fluid?
Something that contains Vitamin C (OJ, tomato juice). Also should be taken with a straw to avoid staining teeth.
Cognitive therapy
How an individual feels and behaves is determined by how they thing about the world and their place in it. Therapy often used for depression patients.
How to avoid getting Histoplasmosis
Avoid exposure to fungus (bird droppings, mushroom cellars, floor of chicken house, bat caves).
Hypoglycemia level
Blood glucose level <70mg/dL
Croup
Respiratory illness affecting the trachea, larynx, and bronchi. Causes a barking cough and stridor. Treated with corticosteroids.
Purines
End product of protein metabolism. To avoid these do not eat meats, fish etc.
Asterixis
Rapid, nonrhythmic abnormal muscle tremor of the wrists and fingers associated with hepatic encephalopathy.
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, what is the nursing priority?
Dehydration is a major concern as it can be severe and progress rapidly.
Situational crisis
Crisis with an external source and generally an unanticipated event. i.e. divorce, death, abortion, change in financial state
Signs of aspirin toxicity
- Ringing in the ears
2. Hyperventilation
