Miscellaneous - ? Book

Question 1

Antidote for tylenol overdose

Answer 1

acetyl cystiene

Question 2

Rule of 9s for burns

Answer 2

Legs - 18%
Arms - 9%
Trunk - 36%
Perineum - 1%

Question 3

Pemphigus Vulgaris

Answer 3

Epidermis can be rubbed off by slight friction or injury

Question 4

PQRST for pain

Answer 4

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

Question 5

signs and symptoms of air embolism

Answer 5

Chest pain, dyspnea, hypoxia, anxiety, tachycardia, and hypotension

Question 6

signs and symptoms of sepsis

Answer 6

Fever, chills, and general malaise.

Question 7

signs and symptoms of Fluid overload

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Insulin glargine (LANTUS

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

In a dark-skinned client, petechiae are best observed….

Answer 9

in the conjunctivae and oral mucosa

Question 10

In a dark-skinned client, jaundice is best observed

Answer 10

in the sclera of the eye

Question 11

In a dark-skinned client, cyanosis is best observed

Answer 11

on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Question 12

Advance directive

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

Amiodarone

Answer 13

Anti-dysrhythmic - requires continuous cardiac monitoring and to be given via an IV pump.

Question 14

Pentamidine isethionate

Answer 14

Anti-infective can cause severe hypotension. Patient should be positioned supine.

Question 15

Medical asepsis

Answer 15

Clean technique includes procedures to reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms like hand washing.

Question 16

Surgical asepsis

Answer 16

Sterile technique - like applying a sterile dressing.

Question 17

Calculating IV Drop rates

Answer 17

       time in minutes

Question 18

Primary nursing

Answer 18

RN performs all tasks needed by the client to optimize care.

Question 19

Normal ICP

Answer 19

5-10 mmHG

Question 20

Cushings reflex

Answer 20

Late sign of increased ICP

Question 21

Myleogram

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

Paget’s disease

Answer 22

Abnormal breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal growth of new bone. New bone is bigger, weaker and contains new blood vessels

Question 23

Fasciculations

Answer 23

Abnormal muscle twitching under the skin.

Question 24

Osteomalacia (adult rickets)

Answer 24

Softening of the bones caused by a lack of vitamin D.

Question 25

Side effect of Dantrolene

Answer 25

Liver damage

Question 26

Administer iron with what type of fluid?

Answer 26

Something that contains Vitamin C (OJ, tomato juice). Also should be taken with a straw to avoid staining teeth.

Question 27

Cognitive therapy

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

How to avoid getting Histoplasmosis

Answer 28

Avoid exposure to fungus (bird droppings, mushroom cellars, floor of chicken house, bat caves).

Question 29

Hypoglycemia level

Answer 29

Blood glucose level <70mg/dL

Question 30

Croup

Answer 30

Respiratory illness affecting the trachea, larynx, and bronchi. Causes a barking cough and stridor. Treated with corticosteroids.

Question 31

Purines

Answer 31

End product of protein metabolism. To avoid these do not eat meats, fish etc.

Question 32

Asterixis

Answer 32

Rapid, nonrhythmic abnormal muscle tremor of the wrists and fingers associated with hepatic encephalopathy.

Question 33

Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, what is the nursing priority?

Answer 33

Dehydration is a major concern as it can be severe and progress rapidly.

Question 34

Situational crisis

Answer 34

Crisis with an external source and generally an unanticipated event. i.e. divorce, death, abortion, change in financial state

Question 35

Signs of aspirin toxicity

Answer 35

1. Ringing in the ears

2. Hyperventilation