Review Sheet Flashcards
Do Not Delegate:
“Do not delegate what you can EAT”
Evaluate
Assess
Teach
Difference between Addison’s and Cushing’s Disease:
Addison’s - Everything Hypo except HYPERKALEMIA
Cushing’s - Everything Hyper except HYPOKALEMIA
Assessment findings on Addison’s Disease:
HYPOnatremia
HYPOtension
HYPO Blood volume
HYPERkalemia
HYPOglycemia
Assessment findings on Cushing’s Disease:
HYPERnatremia
HYPERtension
HYPER Blood volume
HYPOkalemia
HYPERglycemia
No Pee - No K
Do not give Potassium without adequate urine output.
Limb positioning for better profusion:
EleVate Veins
DAngle Arteries
APGAR
A - Appearance (color pink, blue, or pale)
P - Pulse (>100, <100, absent)
G - Grimace (cough, grimace, no response)
A - Activity (flexed, flaccid, limp)
R - Respirations (strong cry, weak cry, absent)
TB precautions:
Airborne
Droplet precautions infections:
“SPIDERMAN”
Sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis, parvovirus, pneumonia, pertussis, influenza, diptheria, epiglottitis, rubella, mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma, adenovirus
Contact precaution infections:
“MRS. WEE”
multidrug resistant organism, respiratory infection, skin infection, wound infection, enteric infection (C. diff), eye infection (conjunctivitis)
Example of skin infections:
“VCHIPS”
varicella zoster, cutaneous diptheria, herpes simplex, impetigo, pediculosis, scabies
Signs and Symptoms of Air or Pulmonary Embolism:
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Tachycardia
Pale and cyanotic
Sense of impending doom
Nursing intervention for air or pulmonary embolism:
Turn patient to LEFT SIDE
LOWER head of the bed
Nursing intervention for woman in labor with unreassuring FHR:
Turn on LEFT SIDE
Give O2
Stop PITOCIN
INCREASE IV fluids
Nursing interventions for tube feeding with decreased LOC:
Position on RIGHT SIDE (promote gastric emptying)
Head of bed ELEVATED (prevent aspiration)
Patient positioning for epidural puncture:
Side-lying
Patient positioning following lumbar puncture:
Patient lies FLAT SUPINE (to prevent headache and leakage of CSF)
Patient positioning following oil-based Myelogram:
Patient lies FLAT SUPINE
Patient positioning following heat stroke:
Lie FLAT with LEGS ELEVATED
Patient positioning for continuous bladder irrigation (CBI):
Catheter is taped to the thigh, so LEG STRAIGHT. No other positioning restrictions
Nursing interventions following Myringotomy:
Position patient on side of AFFECTED EAR after surgery (allows for drainage of secretions)
Patient teaching following cataract surgery:
Patient to sleep on UNAFFECTED SIDE with a night shield for 1 - 4 weeks
Patient positioning following thyroidectomy:
Low or Semi-Fowler’s
Support head, neck, and shoulders
Patient positioning for infant with Spina Bifida:
Position PRONE (on abdomen) so that sac does not rupture
Patient teach and nursing interventions for patient following Total Hip Replacement:
Don’t sleep on operated side
Don’t flex hip more than 45-60 degrees
Don’t elevate HOB more than 45 degrees
Maintain hip abduction by separating thighs with pillows
Patient positioning for prolapsed cord:
Knee-to-chest or Trendelenburg
Patient positioning for infant with Cleft Lip following surgery:
Position on BACK or in infant seat to prevent trauma to suture line.
While feeding, hold in upright position.
Patient positioning following ulcer or gastric surgeries to prevent Dumping Syndrome:
Eat in reclined position
Lie down after meals for 20 - 30 minutes
Restrict fluids during meals
Low CHO and fiber
Offer small, frequent meals
Patient positioning following Above Knee Amputation:
ELEVATE LIMB for first 24 hours on pillows
Position PRONE daily to provide hip extension (prevent contractures)
Patient positioning following Below Knee Amputation:
FOOT OF BED ELEVATED for first 24 hours
Position PRONE daily to provide hip extension (prevents contractures)
Patient positioning for Detached Retina:
Area of detachment should be in the dependent position
Patient positioning for Administration of Enema:
Patient in LEFT SIDE LAYING (Sim’s) with knee flexed
Patient teaching during internal radiation therapy:
BEDREST while implant is in place
Signs and Symptoms of Autonomic Dysreflexia (Hyperreflexia):
Pounding headache
Profuse sweating
Nasal congestion
Goose flesh
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Patient positioning and nursing intervention for Autonomic Dysreflexia (Hyperreflexia):
Place client in SITTING POSITION (elevate HOB) first before any implementation
Nursing intervention and patient positioning for Head Injury:
ELEVATE HOB 30 degrees to decrease intracranial pressure
Nursing intervention for Peritoneal Dialysis with outflow is inadequate:
TURN patient from side-to-side before checking for kinks in tubing (according to Kaplan)
Nursing interventions following Lumbar Puncture:
AFTER procedure, the client should be placed in the SUPINE position for 4 - 12 hours as prescribed
Pain medication for PANCREATITIS:
DEMOROL
NOT Morphine Sulfate
Activity characteristics of Myasthenia Gravis:
WORSENS with exercise
IMPROVES with rest
Cholinergic Crisis (for Myasthenia Gravis):
Caused by excessive medication - stop giving Tensilon medication because you’re making it worse
Administration of medication for Head Injury:
MANNITOL (osmotic diuretic)
*Crystalizes at room temperature so always use a filter needle
Lab to check prior to Liver Biopsy:
Prothrombin Time
Blood Acid-Base for diarrhea and vomitus:
From the ASS - ASSidosis
From the mouth - Alkalosis
Clinical manifestations for Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism):
Slowed physical and mental function
Sensitivity to cold
Dry skin and hair
Clinical manifestations for Grave’s Disease (severe hyperthyroidism):
Accelerated physical and mental function
Sensitivity to heat
Fine or soft hair
Clinical manifestations of Thyroid Storm:
Increased temperature
Increased pulse
Hypertension
Patient positioning and nursing intervention following Tyroidectomy procedure:
Semi-Fowler’s position
Prevent neck flexion or hyperextension
Trach kit at bedside
Clinical manifestations of HYPO-parathyroid:
“CATS”
Convulsions
Arrhythmias
Tetany
Spasms and Stridor
*Due to decreased calcium
Clinical manifestations of HYPER-parathyroid:
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Renal calculi
Back and joint pain
*Due to increased calcium
HYPO-parathyroid diet:
High Calcium
Low Phosphorus
HYPER-parathyroid diet:
Low Calcium
High Phosphorus
Clinical manifestations of HYPO-volemia:
Increased temperature
Rapid/weak pulse
Increased respirations
HYPO-tension
Anxiety
Urine specific gravity >1.030
Clinical manifestations of HYPER-volemia:
Bounding pulse
Shortness of breath
Dyspnea
Crackles
Peripheral edema
HYPTER-tension
Urine specific gravity s position
Clinical manifestations of Diabetes Insipidus:
Decreased ADH - Fluid loss
Excessive urine output and thirst
Dehydration
Weakness
*Administer PITRESSIN
Clinical manifestations of SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH):
Increased ADH - Fluid retention
Change in LOC
Decreased deep-tendon reflexes
Tachycardia
Nausea/Vomiting
Headache
*Administer DECLOMYCIN and DIURETICS
Clinical manifestations of HYPO-kalemia:
Muscle weakness
Dysrrhythmias
*Increase K (raisins, bananas, apricots, oranges, beans, potatoes, carrots, celery)
Clinical manifestations of HYPER-kalemia:
“MURDER”
Muscle weakness
Urine (oliguria/anuria)
Respiratory depression
Decreased cardiac contractility
ECG changes
Reflexes
Clinical manifestations of HYPO-natremia:
Nausea
Muscle cramps
Increased ICP
Muscular twitching
Convulsions
*Administer osmotic diuretics and fluids
Clinical manifestations of HYPER-natremia:
Increased temperature
Weakness
Disorientation/Delusions
Hypotension
Tachycardia
*Administer HYPO-tonic solution
Clinical manifestations of HYPO-calcemia
“CATS”
Convulsions
Arrhythmias
Tetany
Spasms and Stridor
Clinical manifestations of HYPER-calcemia:
Muscle weakness
Lack of coodination
Abdominal pain
Confusion
Absent deep-tendon reflexes
Sedative effect on CNS
Clinical manifestations of HYPO-Mg:
Tremors
Tetany
Seizures
Dysrrhythmias
Depression
Confusion
Dysphagia
Clinical manifestations of HYPER-Mg:
Depresses the CNS
Hypotension
Facial flushing
Muscle weakness
Absent deep tendon reflexes
Shallow respirations
*EMERGENCY SITUATION
Clinical manifestations of Addison’s Disease:
HYPO-Na
HYPER-K
HYPO-glycemia
Dark pigmentation
Decreased resistance to stress and fractures
Alopecia
Weight loss
GI Distress
Clinical manifestations of Cushing’s Disease:
HYPER-Na
HYPO-K
HYPER-glycemia
HYPER-tension
Prone to infection
Muscle wasting
Weakness
Edema
Hirsutism
Moonface/Buffalo hump
Clinical manifestations of Addisonian Crisis:
Nausea/Vomiting
Confusion
Abdominal pain
Extreme weakness
HYPO-glycemia
Dehydration
Decreased BP
Clinical manifestations of Pheochromocytoma:
Hypersecretion of Epinepherine and Norepinepherine
Persistent HTN
Increased HR
HYPER-glycemia
Diaphoresis
Tremor
Pounding headache
Nursing interventions for Pheochromocytoma:
Avoid stress
Frequent bathing and rest breaks
Avoid cold and stimulating foods
*Requires surgery to remove tumor
Dangerous disease for fetus when pregnant:
“Don’t get pregnant with a German”
German measles (Rubella)
Sequence for drawing up Regular and NPH insulin together:
“RN”
1) Regular insulin
2) NPH
Air NPH, air regular, draw regular, draw NPH.
Tetralogy of Fallot:
“HOPS”
Hypertrophy of Right Ventricle
Overriding Aorta
Pulmonary Stenosis
Septal Defect
MAOIs used as Antidepressants:
“Pirates say AR!”
pARnate
mARplan
nARdil
“PANAMA”
PA-rnate
NA-rdil
MA-rplan
Nursing interventions for Autonomic Dysreflexia (hyperreflexia):
Elevate HOB to 90 degrees
Loosen restrictive clothing
Assess for bladder distention and bowel impaction (trigger)
Administer hypertensive medications (prevent stroke, MI, seizure)
Nursing interventions for Digoxin:
Check pulse (hold for <60)
Check Dig levels and Potassium levels
Adverse effect of Amphojel:
Constipation
*For treatment of GERD and kidney stones
Vistaril:
Treatment of anxiety and itching
*Watch for dry mouth, commonly given preoperatively
Versed:
Given for conscious sedation
*Watch for respiratory depression and hypotension
Sinemet:
Treatment for Parkinsons
Adverse effects:
Sweat, saliva, and urine may turn reddish brown occasionally. Causes drowsiness.
Artane:
Treatment of Parkinsons
Also has sedative effect
Cogentin:
Treatment of Parkinsons and Extrapyramidal effects of other drugs
Tigan:
Treatment of post-operative nausea and vomiting associated with gastroenteritis
Timolol (Timoptic):
Treatment of glaucoma
Bactrim:
Antibiotic
Don’t take if allergic to Sulfa drugs.
Diarrhea is common side effect, drink plenty of fluids
Common medications for GOUT:
Probenecid (Benemid)
Colchicine
Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
Apresoline (hydralazine):
Treatment of hypertension or CHF
Report flu-like symptoms. Rise slowly from sitting/lying position. Take medication with meals.
Bentyl:
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Assess for anticholinergic side effects.
Calan (Verapamil):
Calcium channel blocker for treatment of hypertension and angina.
Assess for constipation.
Carafate:
Treatment of duodenal ulcers.
Works by coating the ulcer so take before meals.
Theophylline:
Treatment of asthma and COPD.
Therapeutic drug level 10-20.
Mucomyst:
Antidote to tylenol and administered orally.
Diamox:
Treatment of glaucoma and high-altitude sickness.
Don’t take if allergic to sulfa drugs.
Indocin:
NSAID treatment of arthritis (osteo, rheumatoid, gouty), bursitis, and tendonitis.
Synthroid:
Treatment of HYPO-thyroidism.
May take several weeks to for therapeutic effects. Notify physician of chest pain. Take in the AM on an empty stomach. Could cause HYPER-thyroidism.
Librium:
Treatment of alcohol withdrawal.
Don’t take with alcohol, can cause serious nausea and vomiting.
Oncovin (Vincristine):
Treatment of leukemia.
Given by IV ONLY.
Kwell:
Treatment of scabies and lice.
Scabies - apply lotion once and leave on for 8-12 hours.
Lice - use the shampoo and leave on for 4 minutes with hair uncovered then rinse with warm water and comb with a fine tooth comb.
Premarin:
Estrogen replacement for treatment after menopause.
Dilantin:
Treatment of seizures.
Therapeutic drug level is 10 - 20.
Navane:
Treatment of schizophrenia.
Assess for Extrapyramidal Symptoms.
Ritalin:
Treatment of ADHD.
Assess for heart related side effects and report immediately. Child may need a drug holiday because it stunts growth.
Dopamine (Intropine):
Treatment of HYPO-tension, shock, low cardiac output, poor perfusion to vital organs.
Monitor EKG (for arrhythmias) and blood pressure.
Fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns in OB:
“VEAL CHOP”
VC - Variable decels; Cord compression
EH - Early decels; Head compression
AO - Accelerations; OK! No problem
LP - Late decels; Placental insufficiency (can’t fill)
Nursing intervention for pregnant mother for cord compression:
Place mother in TRENDELENBERG because this removes pressure of the presenting part off the cord.
Nursing intervention for cord prolapse:
Cover the cord with sterile saline gauze to prevent drying of the cord and to minimize infection.
Nursing intervention for LATE DECELERATIONS:
Position mother on LEFT SIDE to allow more blood flow to the placenta.
Nursing intervention for any kind of bad fetal heart rate pattern:
Give O2, often by mask.
For pregnancy, HYPO-tension, BRADY-pnea, BRADY-cardia:
Major risks and are emergencies.
Priority nursing actions when pregnant mother or fetus shows signs of distress:
NEVER check the monitor or a machine as a first action.
ALWAYS assess the patient first, whether it’s the mother or the child.
Baby presentation and sound locations:
Posterior - sounds heard at sides.
Anterior - closer to midline, between umbilicus
Breech - high up in the fundus near the umbilicus
Vertex - a little bit above the symphysis pubis
Nursing interventions for ventilator alarms:
“HOLD”
HO - High; Obstruction
LD - Low; Disconnection
High Pressure Alarm - Obstruction due to increased secretions, kink, patient coughs gags or bites.
Low Pressure Alarm - Disconnection or leak in ventilator or in patient’s airway cuff. Patient stops spontaneously breathing.
Clinical manifestations and blood sugars:
HYPER-glycemia; “Hot and dry, sugar high”
HYPO-glycemia; “Cold and clammy, need some candy”
ICP and shock have opposite vital signs:
ICP - increased BP, decreased pulse, decreased respirations.
Shock - decreased BP, increased pulse, increased respirations.
Cor Pulmonale:
Right sided heart failure caused by left ventricular failure. Occurs with bronchitis or emphysema.
Presents with edema and JVD.
Clinical manifestations of heroin withdrawal in neonates:
Irritable
Poor sucking
Dietary restrictions for Jews:
No milk and meat together.
How to obtain pulse on an infant:
Brachial pulse
Dietary sources of Potassium:
Bananas, potatoes, citrus fruits.
Why would patient with leukemia have epistaxis:
Low platelet count.
Best way to warm a newborn:
Skin-to-skin contact, with a blanket covering mom.
Priority nursing action when patient comes in active labor:
Listen to FHR or FHT.
Treatment for phobic disorders:
Systemic desensitization.
Technique for answer selection:
Choose ASSESSMENT over intervention, except in an emergency or distress situation.
Discard absolute answers; always, never, must, etc.
Priority to answers that deal with patient’s bodies, not the machines/equipment.
General feeding guidelines:
Small, frequent feedings are better than fewer, large ones.
Restricted from Unlicensed Assistive Personnel:
Assessment
Teachings
Medications
Evaluations
Unstable patients
LVN/LPN vs RN:
LVN/LPN cannot handle blood.
Adverse effects of Aminoglycosides (like Vancomycin):
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Technique for answer selection with family involved:
Family option can be ruled out UNLESS it’s a child.
Patient treatment in emergency triage situation:
Patient with greatest chance of survival are treated first.
Cardinal sign of ARDS:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - fluids in alveoli, results in HYPO-xemia (low oxygen levels in tissues).
Organs of concern with pH regulation:
Lungs
Kidneys
Location of fluid with edema:
INTERSTITIAL SPACE
Not cardiovascular space.
Best indicator of dehydration:
Weight
Consequence of Aspirin to children:
Reye’s Syndrome (encephalopathy)
Hot/Cold remedies for Acute and Chronic pain:
COLD - aCute pain (sprain)
HOT - chronic (rheumatoid arthritis)
Poor answer selection for distressed patient:
Medication administration
Clinical manifestations of pneumonia:
Fever and chills are usually present.
For elderly, confusion is often present.
Priority nursing interventions before administration of antibiotics:
Check for allergies (especially PCN)
C/S done before first dose
Common respiratory diseases:
COPD is chronic
Pneumonia is acute
Emphysema and bronchitis are both COPD.
Administration of Epinephrine:
Always given in TB syringe.
Clinical manifestations of Prednisone Toxicity:
Cushing’s syndrome.
Buffalo hump, moon face, HYPER-glycemia, HYPER-tension.
Four options of cancer management:
Chemo
Radiation
Surgery
Allow to die with dignity
Neutropenic precautions:
No live vaccines
No fresh fruits
No flowers
No (possibly) infectious visitors
Chest tube drainage placement:
Pleural space
Difference between angina and MI:
Angina - low oxygen to heart tissues, no damaged tissue.
MI - dead heart tissue.
Mevacor:
Anticholesterol medication.
Must be given with evening meals if once per day.
Nitroglycerine protocol:
Administered q5 minutes 3 times. If chest pain does not stop, go to hospital. Hold for BP < 90/60.
Unstable angina is not relieved by nitro.
Effect of Angiotensin II in the lungs:
Potent vasodilator.
Antidote for Heparin:
Protamine Sulfate
Antidote for Coumadin:
Vitamin K
Antidote for Ammonia:
Lactulose
Antidote for Acetaminophen (Tylenol):
n-Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Antidote for iron toxicity:
Deferoxamine
Antidote for Digitoxin (digoxin) toxicity:
Digibind
Antidote for alcohol withdrawal:
Librium
Opiod analgesic used to detoxify and treat pain in narcotic addicts:
Methadone
Lab results for Coumadin:
PT and PTT are elevated.
Effects of dysrrhythmias on cardiac output:
Decreased.
Dopamine increases BP.
Medication for V-Tachycardia:
Lidocaine
Medication for SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia):
Adenosine or Adenocard
Medication for Asystole:
Atropine
Medication for CHF (Congestive Heart Failure):
ACE Inhibitor
Medication for Anaphylaxis:
Epinephrine
Medication for Status Epilepticus:
Valium
Medication for BiPolar Disorder:
Lithium
Amiodorone:
Effective in both ventricular and atrial complications.
Protonix:
Given prophylactically to prevent stress ulcers.
Priority nursing assessment following Endoscopy:
Check gag reflex.
Location of administration of TPN:
Total Parenteral Nutrition is given in the Subclavian Line.
Low residue diet:
Low fiber
Diverticulitis:
Inflammation of the diverticulum in the colon.
Pain in the LLQ.
Appendicitis:
Inflammation of the appendix.
Rebound tenderness and pain the LRQ.
Where is insulin produced?
Beta cells of the Pancreas
Contraindicated medication for Pancreatitis:
Morphine; causes spasms of the Sphincter of Oddi.
Demerol should be given.
Signs observed in HYPO-calcemia:
Trousseau
Tchovoski
Medication regiment for chronic pancreatitis:
Pancreatic enzymes given with meals.
Medication treatment for Addison’s disease:
Mineral corticoids
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA):
Condition where the body is breaking down fat instead of sugar for energy. By-products are ketones, which are acidic, that causes the pH to drop.
Clinical manifestation of Fat Embolism:
Petechiae; treat with Heparin.
Expected physician orders following knee total replacement surgery:
Continuous Passive Motion Machine
Consequence of glaucoma:
Loss of peripheral vision