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Addison’s Disease (what it is, 10 data)

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Autoimmune disorder causing a deficiency in glucocorticoids

  1. Lethargy, fatigue, muscle weakness
  2. GI disturbances
  3. Weight loss
  4. Menstrual changes in women; impotence in men
  5. Hypoglycemia
  6. Hyponatremia
  7. Hypercalcemia
  8. Hyperkalemia
  9. Postural hypotension
  10. Hyperpigmentation of the skin

AVOID: stress, infections, trauma, surgery because it can lead to Addison’s crisis

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Addisonian Crisis (what it is and 5 data)

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Can cause hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, and shock

Symptoms:

  1. Severe headache
  2. Severe abdominal, leg and lower back pain
  3. Irritability and confusion
  4. Severe hypotension – need to monitor BP!
  5. Shock
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Symptoms of cholecystitis (2)

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  1. Severe pain in RUQ

2. Bloating

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How does a fractured hip present as?

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Legs appear shortened and adducted and externally rotated

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Bell’s Palsy

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Affects cranial nerve 7; usually temporary and causes inability to close affected eye, decreased corneal reflex, increased lacrimation, drooping mouth, speech difficulty, and eating difficulty

Bell’s phenomenon: eye rolling upward when eye closes

Interventions: prevent corneal abrasians (artificial tears), isometric facial exercises, sunglasses during day, eye patches at night
*May need analgesics or prednisone

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Colostomy Irrigations (3)

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  1. Performed once a day, ideally at the same time to establish normal bowel routine
  2. Should never be inserted more than 4 inches
  3. Should be body temperature
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Clomiphene citrate

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induces ovulation by changing hormonal effects of ovary; used for fertility

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Naproxen Sodium

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NSAID

*Watch for fluid retention, dizziness, and liver function

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Where do you auscultate right middle lobe?

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Right anterior chest between the fourth and sixth intercostal spaces

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Where do you auscultate point of maximal impulse?

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Apical pulse; left of the sternum, midclavicular, at fifth intercostal space

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Duodenal Ulcer symptoms (3)

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  1. Pain 2-3 hours after a meal
  2. Pain during the night
  3. Pain prior to ingesting food
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Methenamine madelate

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Prescribed for UTI (antibacterial agent)

Avoid drinking milk, limit intake of alkaline foods/fluids, increase cranberry juice intake

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Suggested iron intake per day in pregnant women

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30mg/day

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Calories per day in male adolescents

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12-13 –> 2,200
14 –> 2,400
15 –> 2,600
16-18 –> 2,800

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Calories per day in female adolescents

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12-18 –> 2,000

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Cystic Fibrosis diet

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High calorie, high protein

*Same with sickle-cell anemia and COPD

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Cystic Fibrosis Signs and Symptoms (7)

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  1. Salty skin
  2. Neonates don’t pass stool when first born
  3. Frequent coughing and respiratory infections
    4 Sputum
  4. Ongoing diarrhea, foul-smelling greasy stools
    *B/c intestines can’t fully absorb fat and proteins
  5. Pancreatitis
  6. Males will be infertile, women will have difficulty getting pregnant
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Vaccines given at birth

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Hep B

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Vaccines given at 2,4,6 month visits (4)

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  1. Hep B
  2. Hib
  3. IPV
  4. DTaP
    * By 6 months they have had 3 doses of each (except HepB they will have had 4)
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Negative vs. Positive Indirect Coombs results

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Negative: Give mother RhoGam; she is unsensitized

Positive: Sensitized; fetus will be monitored for hemolytic disease of the newborn

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Hiatal vs. Inguinal Hernia

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Hiatal: part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm muscle; patient will report waking up at night with heart burn

Inguinal: bulge in lower right quadrant and pain at umbilicus radiating down to the groin

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Memory trick with walking with cane/crutches

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The good goes up, the bad goes down

Going up stairs: Cane –> good leg –> bad leg

Going down stairs: Cane –> bad leg –> good leg

On flat surface: cane –> weaker leg –> strong leg

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Guillain-barre syndrome

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Begins with varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs; symmetrical weakness and abnormal sensation spreads to the arms and upper body

Other signs and symptoms include:

  1. Tachycardia
  2. Difficulty breathing
  3. Hypotension
  4. Difficulty with eye or facial movements and chewing
  5. Unsteady walking or inability to climb stairs

Leading to….

  1. Respiratory failure
  2. Flaccid paralysis
  3. Urinary retention
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Continuous tube feeding nursing care

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Rinse the bag and change formula every 4 hours

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Acid phosphatase test

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Screening for prostate cancer; test must be drawn before digital rectal exam, as manipulation of the prostate will abnormally increase PSA value

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Gravity Drip

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Piggyback fluid should be higher than primary infusion

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Chorea

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A neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting the shoulders, hips, and face

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What should the pH be after properly placing an NG tube?

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pH of 3

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Acute Gout Patching Teaching (7)

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  1. Limit intake of red meat and shellfish
  2. Do not immobilize extremity between activities
  3. Do partial weight-baring while ambulating
  4. do not do passive ROM before ambulating
  5. Increase fluid intake
  6. No need to decrease calcium/dairy intake
  7. Decrease intake of purine foods; organ meats, meat soups, gravy, anchovies, sardines, fish, seafood, asparagus, spinach, peas, dried legumes, wild game
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Biperedin

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Anti-parkinsonian medication used to counteract extrapyramidal side effects of other medications

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Scleral Buckling Procedure

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Repairs retinal detachment; nursing priority post-op is to assess for nausea, because vomiting can increase intraocular pressure and damage the repaired area

*After first operative day, assess for infection of the eye by looking at color of the drainage

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Heroin Withdrawal symptoms (5)

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  1. Runny nose
  2. Yawning
  3. Fever
  4. Muscle and joint pain
  5. Diarrhea
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Barbiturate Withdrawal Symptoms (4)

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  1. N/V
  2. Tachycardia
  3. Coarse tremors
  4. Seizures
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34
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Procainamide (3)

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  1. Used to treat PVCs or atrial tachycardia
  2. Severe hypotension and bradycardia are ADEs
  3. Sedimentation rate of 10 is WNL
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Analgesics not contraindicated with bleeding disorders (4)

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Codeine, Ketoralac, Hydromorphone, Acetaminophen

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Dumping Syndrome (what it is, 6 data, and 6 prevention)

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Can develop 10-30 minutes or hours after eating post-abdominal/GI surgery

Data:

  1. Diaphoresis
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Hypotension
  4. N/V
  5. Flushing
  6. Increased heart rate

Prevention:

  1. Increase protein and fat intake; reduce/avoid carbohydrate and simple sugars
  2. Eat in semi-recumbant position (head and torso up 45 degrees)
  3. Restrict fluids with meals, have fluids between meals
  4. Lie down 20-30 minutes after meals
  5. Don’t walk around right after meals
  6. Anti-spasmotics if necessary
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What is rapid acting insulin called? What are two long acting insulins?

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Rapid –> Humalog (Lispro)

Long acting –> Ultralente, Glargine (never mix!)

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Incentive Spirometer Instructions (6 steps)

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  1. Hold spirometer at eye level
  2. Put mouthpiece to mouth
  3. Exhale normally
  4. Seal lips on mouthpiece, inhale slowly and deeply
  5. Keep ballsor cylinder elevated for 2-3 seconds while inhaling
  6. Exhale and repeat
39
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Wilm’s Tumor

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Intraabdominal and kidney tumor common in children

  1. DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN
  2. Check pre-op abdominal girth
  3. Check post-op Ins and Outs
  4. HTN may occur due to increased renin
40
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Correct way to use crutches (4)

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  1. Weight of body goes to hands and arms
  2. Crutches are placed 8-10 inches in front with each step
  3. Don’t wear leather soles
  4. Elbows should be slightly flexed 20-30 degrees when walking
41
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Post-pericardiotomy Syndrome (5)

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Can occur 1-6 weeks after heart surgery

  1. Elevated temperature
  2. Excessive fatigue
  3. Pleural pain
  4. Elevated WBCs
  5. Dysrhythmias
42
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Compartment Syndrome (5 data, 3 interventions)

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If untreated, neuromuscular damage can occur within 4-6 hours and limb can become permanently useless within 24-48 hours

Data:

  1. Unrelenting pain after meds
  2. Decreased pulse strength
  3. Numbness and tingling of extremity
  4. Possible cyanosis
  5. Pale, cool extremity

Interventions:

  1. Release restrictive dressing/cast
  2. Elevate limb above level of heart
  3. Many need fasciotomy (fascia is cut to relieve tension/pressure)
43
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Caution with epopoetin

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The likelihood of HTN and seizures increases if hematocrit increases more than 4 points in 2 weeks
*Would need to decrease dose of epoetin

44
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Toxic Shock Syndrome (5 data, 3 treatments)

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  1. Sudden fever
  2. Hypotension
  3. Rash
  4. V/D
    * Worry about FVD with severe vomiting
  5. Myalgia

Treatments:

  1. Fluid replacement
  2. Antibiotics
  3. Monitor V/S, blood gases, kidney function, hydration

*Usually only occurs in women 30 or less

45
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Hypothyroidism (16)

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ALSO KNOWN AS MYXEDEMA

  1. Decreased BMR, T3, T4
  2. Increased TSH
  3. Decreased activity level
  4. Sensitivity to cold
  5. Weight gain
  6. Constipation
  7. Decreased perception of stimuli
  8. Potential for respiratory difficulties
  9. Alopecia
  10. Bradycardia
  11. Dry skin and hair
  12. Decreased ability to perspire
  13. Reproductive problems
  14. May cause cardiac enlargement and risk for stroke
  15. May cause forgetfulness and memory loss
  16. May cause general puffiness around face and eyes
46
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Hypothyroidism Treatments

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  1. Levothyroxine
  2. Synthroid

*These can increase urinary output and decrease edema

Side effects:

  1. Nervousness
  2. Tremors
  3. Insomnia
  4. Tachycardia, palpitations
  5. Dysrhythmias, angina
47
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Hyperthyroidism (17)

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ALSO KNOWN AS GRAVE’S DISEASE

  1. Increased BMR, T3, T4
  2. High titer anti-thyroid antibodies
  3. HTN
  4. Diaphoresis
  5. Goiter
  6. Hyperactivity/irritability
  7. Weight loss
  8. Insomnia
  9. Sensitivity to heat
  10. Increased perception to stimuli
  11. Diarrhea
  12. Tachycardia
  13. Exopthalmus - protrusion of eyeballs
  14. Potential for respiratory difficulties
  15. Frequent mood swings
  16. Nervous, jittery
  17. Fine, soft hair
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Hyperthyroidism Treatments (5)

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  1. Methimazole (give with meals)
  2. Propylthiouracil (give with meals)
  3. Lugol’s iodine solution (give after meals)
  4. Potassium iodide (give after meals)
  5. Radiactive iodine (only done overnight before surgery)
49
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Cushing’s Disease (14)

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Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids

  1. Generalized muscle wasting and weakness
  2. Moon face
  3. Buffalo hump
  4. Osteoperosis
  5. Weight gain
  6. Hyperglycemia
  7. Hypernatremia
  8. Hypocalcemia
  9. Hypokalemia
  10. Truchal obesity with thin extremities
  11. Hirsuitism
  12. Fragile skin that bruises easily
  13. May have redish, purple striae on abdomen and upper thighs
  14. Increased blood pressure
50
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Thyroid Storm (8)

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Can occur with uncontrollable hyperthyroidism. manipulation of thyroid gland in surgery, and severe infection or stress

  1. Increased temperature
  2. Tachycardia
  3. Systolic HTN
  4. n/vd
  5. Agitation, tremors, anxiety
  6. Irritability, restless
  7. Confusion
  8. Seizures as it progresses –> delirium –> coma
51
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Hypocalcemia (12)

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SERUM CALCIUM LEVEL BELOW 8.6

  1. Positive Trousseau’s - inflate BP cuff causing carpal sapsm
  2. Positive Chvostek’s - contraction of facial muscles in response to light tap over facial nerve in front of ear
  3. TETANY*
  4. Hyperreflexia*
  5. Tachycardia
  6. Hypotension*
  7. Parasthesis
  8. Twitching
  9. Cramps
  10. Diarrhea*
  11. Hyperactive bowel sounds
  12. Prolonged QT interval
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Hypercalcemia (10)

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SERUM CALCIUM LEVEL ABOVE 10

  1. Tachycardia
  2. Increased BP*
  3. Bounding pulse*
  4. Decreased reflexes*
  5. Bradycardia = late sign
  6. N/V
  7. Constipation*
  8. Abdominal distention
  9. Confusion, lethargy –> coma
  10. Shortened QT interval and widened T wave
53
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Nursing Care with Buck’s Traction (6)

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  1. Elevate foot of bed
  2. Let weights hang freely and don’t have more than 8-10lbs
  3. DO NOT ELEVATE KNEE GATCH
  4. Use trapeze for movement
  5. If no fracture, may turn to either side
  6. With fracture, turn only to unaffected side
54
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Balanced Suspension Traction Nursing Care (2)

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  1. Requires low fowler’s on either side or flat
  2. Maintain 20 degree angle from thigh to bed

*Used to approximate fractures of the femur, tibia, and fibula

55
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Meds that cause hyperglycemia (5)

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  1. Corticosteroids
  2. Thiazide diuretics
  3. Phenytoin
  4. Oral contraceptives
  5. Estrogen
56
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Meds that cause or mask signs of hypoglycemia (6)

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  1. Beta adrenergics
  2. Anticoagulants
  3. Chloramphenicol (antibiotic)
  4. MAOIs
  5. Pentamidine (antifungal)
  6. Sulfonamides
57
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Post-op Mastectomy Positioning

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position client in Semi-Fowler’s position with affected arm elevated

58
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Hemorrhoidectomy post-op position

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Lateral side lying position to prevent pain and bleeding

59
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Liver biopsy position (during and after)

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During: supine with right side of upper abdomen exposed; right arm raised and extended over left shoulder and behind the head

After: Right lateral side-lying position; place small pillow under puncture site for at least 3 hours to prevent bleeding

60
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NG tube position (insertion and feedings)

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Insertion: high fowler’s with head tilted forward

Irrigations/Feedings: Semi-Fowler’s and maintain elevated for 1 hour to px aspiration

61
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Abdominal aneurysm resection position

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Limit elevation of head to 45 degrees (Fowler’s) to avoid flexion of graft

62
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HF and Pulmonary Edema Position

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High Fowler’s

63
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DVT and Vericose Vein Position

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Legs elevated

Conversely, with peripheral arterial disease, you do’t want to raise legs above level of heart

64
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Cataract Surgery Post-op position

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Fowler’s or semi-fowlers

65
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Autonomic Dysreflexia Position

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ELEVATE HOB TO HIGH FOWLER’S

66
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ICP Position

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Elevate HOB 30-45 degrees; maintain head in neutral, midline position, avoid hip and neck flexion

67
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Total Hip Replacement Positioning (6)

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  1. Avoid extreme internal and external rotation
  2. Avoid adduction
  3. Side lying is permissible on unaffected side
  4. Maintain abduction in supine position
  5. Place pillow between legs to maintain abduction
  6. Don’t cross legs!
68
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Serotonin Syndrome (9)

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  1. Agitation/restlessness
  2. Confusion
  3. Increased HR and BP
  4. Loss of muscle coordination/muscles twitching
  5. Muscle rigidity
  6. Dilated pupils
  7. Diaphoresis
  8. Diarrhea

Severe –> fever, seizures, arythmies, unconscious

69
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Antidote for MAOI HTN Crisis

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Phentolamine by IV injection

70
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Lithium Toxicity: Mild Symptoms (7)

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  1. Lithium level of 1.5
  2. Apathy
  3. Lethargy
  4. Decreased concentration
  5. Mild ataxia
  6. Coarse remors
  7. Slight muscle weakness
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Lithium toxicity: Moderate symptoms (7)

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  1. Lithium level 1.5-2.5
  2. N/V/D
  3. Mild to moderate ataxia and incoordination
  4. Slurred speech
  5. Tinnitus
  6. Blurred vision
  7. Muscle twitching and irregular tremor
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Lithium Toxicity: Severe symptoms (8)

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  1. Lithium level above 2.5
  2. Nystagmus
  3. Muscle fasciculations
  4. Deep tendon hyperreflexia
  5. Visual or tactile hallucinations
  6. Oliguria or anuria
  7. Impaired LOC
  8. Tonic clonic seizures –> coma –> death
73
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (12)

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  1. Fever - very high, very sudden – cooling blanket!
  2. Dyspnea or tachypnea
  3. Tachycardia or irregular pulse
  4. Oculogyric crisis
  5. Loss of bladder control
  6. Seizures – initiate seizure precautions!
  7. Severe extrapyramidal side effects
  8. Difficulty swallowing
  9. Excess salivation
  10. Excessive weakness/fatigue
  11. Dyskinesia
  12. Increased WBC, LFT, Creatinine, phosphokinase
74
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Autonomic Dysreflexia (9)

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  1. Sudden onset of severe, throbbing headache
  2. Severe HTN and bradycardia
  3. Flushing above level of lesion
  4. Pallor below level of lesion
  5. NASAL STUFFINESS
  6. Dilated pupils or blurred vision
  7. Sweating
  8. Pilorection
  9. Restlessness and apprehension
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Autonomic Dysreflexia Interventions (4)

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  1. Raise HOB to High Fowler’s
  2. Loosen tight clothing
  3. Check for bladder distention or other noxious stimuli
  4. Administer anti-HTN meds
76
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Spinal Shock (5)

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  1. Flaccid paralysis
  2. Loss of reflex activity below the injury
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Hypotension
  5. Paralytic ileus

*Occurs immediately after spinal cord injury but usually lasts less than 48 hours

77
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Cushing’s Triad

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  1. HTN
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Irregular respirations

SIGN OF ICP

78
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Hypovolemic Shock (early recognition and 5 interventions)

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Early recognition: Increased RR and restlessness

Interventions

  1. Modified Trendelenburg; elevate foot of bed
  2. Administer o2
  3. Monitor LOC and V/S
  4. Isotonic fluids
  5. No heavy covers
79
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Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (9)

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  1. Low back pain
  2. Headache
  3. Chest pain
  4. Apprehension
  5. Chills
  6. Fever
  7. Tachycardia
  8. Decreased BP
  9. Increased RR
80
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Allergic Transfusion Reaction (5)

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  1. Hives
  2. Rash
  3. Wheezing - compromised airway!
  4. Itching
  5. Facial flushing
81
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Febrile Transfusion Reaction (6)

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  1. Fever
  2. Chills
  3. Anxiety
  4. Headache
  5. Tachycardia
  6. Tachypnea
82
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Iron Supplement Patient Teaching (4)

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  1. Give between meals
  2. Give with multivitamin or juice (vitamin C increases absorption)
  3. Do not give with milk or antacids
  4. S/E - black stools, constipation, foul aftertaste
83
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Glomerulonephritis (13 data, 4 nursing care)

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Data:

  1. Fever
  2. Chills
  3. Hematuria
  4. Red cell casts
  5. Proteinurea
  6. Weakness
  7. Pallor
  8. Dyspnea
  9. Weight gain
  10. Lung rales
  11. Fluid overload
  12. Generalized and/or facial and periorbital edema
  13. HTN

*Usually occurs post strep infection

Nursing care:

  1. Antibiotics and Anti-HTN
  2. Restrict sodium intake and water if oliguric
  3. Daily weight
  4. Monitor ins and outs
84
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Progressive Systemic Sclerosis

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Connective tissue disease that causes dysphagia esophageal reflux due to decreased motility
*Nurse should assess problems with swallowing

CREST:
Calcinosis
Raynaud’s phenomenon “tolerate pressure on hand?”
Esophageal Dysmotility
Sclerodactyly (thickened/tightened skin on fings/toes)
Telangiectasia (dilated capillaries showing)

85
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Hypoparathyroidism (8 data, 2 safety)

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Data:

  1. Increased phosphorus
  2. Decreased calcium
  3. Paresthesia
  4. Muscle aches
  5. Fatigue
  6. Painful menstruation
  7. Patchy hair loss
  8. Dry coarse skin

Safety:

  1. ALWAYS HAVE TRACH KIT BY BEDSIDE
  2. MONITOR DYSRHYTHMIAS
86
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What exercise is recommended for casted leg?

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Quadriceps setting of affected leg; isometric exercises= contraction of muscle without movement of joint; maintains strength while in cast

87
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Legionnaire’s Disease

A

Type of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria

Risk factors:

  1. Old age
  2. Immunosuppression
  3. Diabetes
  4. Smoking
  5. Pulmonary disease
88
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Alcohol Withdrawal (13 data, 6 interventions)

A
  1. Anorexia (may have N/V)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Easily startled
  4. Hyperalertness
  5. HTN
  6. Insomnia
  7. Irritability
  8. Jerky movements
  9. May have hallucinations, illusions, nightmares
  10. Feelings of shakiness
  11. Seizures (usually appear 7-48 hours after cessation of last drink)
  12. Tachycardia
  13. Tremors

Interventions:

  1. May be prescribed Chlordiazepoxide or another benzodiazepine to reduce withdrawal symptoms
  2. IM injection of Vitamin B may be prescribed to prevent Wernicke-Korsakoff’s syndrome
  3. Monitor V/S and neuro status q15 and may need one-to-one supervision
  4. Quiet, non stimulating environment
  5. Seizure precautions
  6. Small, frequent, high carbohydrate foods
89
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Disulfiram

A

Alcohol deterrent used for alcohol dependence; must abstain from alcohol for at least 12 hours before the initial dose is administered

ADEs begin within minutes after consuming alcohol and may last 30 minutes-2 hours

ADEs:

  1. Flushing
  2. Sweating
  3. Throbbing headache
  4. Neck pain
  5. N/V
  6. Hypotension
  7. Tachycardia
  8. Respiratory distress
90
Q

Signs of Liver Damage (6)

A
  1. Nausea
  2. Pain in upper stomach, usually RUQ
  3. Loss of appetite
  4. Dark urine
  5. Clay-colored stools
  6. Jaundice
91
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Hyperkalemia (6)

A

MURDER

Muscle weakness
Urine (low)
Respiratory distress
Decreased cardiac contractility
EKG changes
Reflexes (hyper and areflexia)
92
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Hypokalemia (6)

A

6 L’s

Lethargy
Leg cramps
Limp muscles
Low, shallow respirations
Lethal arrhythmias
Lots of urine (polyuria)
93
Q

Magnesium Toxicity Signs (5)

A
  1. Flushing
  2. Sweating
  3. Hypotension
  4. Decreased reflexes
  5. CNS depression, including respiratory

MagSulf toxicity also includes decreased urinary output and cardiac arrest

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