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Question 1

Addisons disease

Answer 1

Addison’s disease is where the adrenal glands that sit on top of your kidneys do not produce enough hormones. Symptoms include fatigue, loss of weight, increased thirst and low mood. This is usually caused by a problem with ur immune system

Question 2

Heart rate in adults

Answer 2

60-100 bpm

Question 3

What tasks in nursing could be given to a lpn?

Answer 3

Gather data - (vital signs, wound condition) and implement interventions in the clients care plan

Question 4

What are contractures and what causes them?

Answer 4

Contractures are joint and muscle rigidity from staying in the same position for too long.

Question 5

What are pressure ulcers and what causes them?

Answer 5

Pressure ulcers are injuries of the skin and tissue due to prolonged pressure on the skin.

Question 6

Sodium Levels

Answer 6

135-145

Question 7

Tell me four nursing abbreviations

Answer 7

Various answers

Question 8

Calcium

Answer 8

8.5-10.9

Question 9

Why do we change the client’s position by turning them at least every 2 hours?

Answer 9

Change position every 2 hours by turning to:

Prevent pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers/bed sores)
Prevent pneumonia by breaking up mucus secretions in lungs to prevent contractures

Question 10

anaphylaxis

Answer 10

itchy skin or a raised, red skin rash
swollen eyes, lips, hands and feet
feeling lightheaded or faint
swelling of the mouth, throat or tongue, which can cause breathing and swallowing difficulties
wheezing
abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
collapse and unconsciousness
What to do

Question 11

What does “HOB” mean?

Answer 11

(HOB) Head of Bed refers to the position that the head of the bed is in.

Question 12

What is the most common position to place a client?

Answer 12

Fowlers position sitting at 90 degrees

Question 13

What position is supine?

Answer 13

On your back

Question 14

Most common side effects and nursing considerations: opiods

Answer 14

bradypnea: assess respirations and hold if < 12
suppresses cough reflex: encourage cough and deep breathing
constipation: encourage fluids, fiber, and walking
sedation: assess vital signs and prevent falls
use caution with head injury clients: can increase intracranial pressure

Question 15

What are the common signs and symptoms for most dysrhythmias?

Answer 15

Common signs and symptoms for dysrhythmias:

heart palpitations
short of breath
anxiety
dizziness
decreased level of consciousness

Question 16

What are the 3 eating disorders?

Answer 16

The 3 eating disorders are:

compulsive overeating
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa

Question 17

Anorexia nervosa

Answer 17

Anorexia nervosa is when the client has a distorted body image and doesn’t eat due to fear of obesity. It is usually associated with a stressful event. These clients are extremely underweight.

Death can occur due to starvation, suicide or electrolyte imbalances.

Question 18

What is an occupational therapist?

Answer 18

An occupational therapist is trained to help clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

Question 19

Adrenergic

Answer 19

Communication between the nerves and muscles that uses epinephrine as the ‘messenger.’ Adrenergic stimulation is what is involved in the ‘flight or fight’ response, which means the body is alerted to a danger of some sort and prepares to basically run or fight.

Used to treat Shock, Cardiac Arrest, and Anaphlylaxis.

(Coming from the word Adrenalin)

Question 20

UR MOM

Answer 20

UR MOM IS AMAZING