test 3!

Question 1

Oxygen and carbon dioxide to move between the lungs and bloodstream

Answer 1

alveoli

Question 2

method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. Fluids are given into a vein to provide most of the nutrients the body needs. The method is used when a person cannot or should not receive feedings or fluids by mouth

Answer 2

TPN

Question 3

who is at greatest risk for STI’s

Answer 3

• The highest incidence of STI occurs in the 15-to-24-year-old age group and in Hispanic and African American populations.

Question 4

Which is best contraceptive form for someone with several sexual partners

Answer 4

condoms - protective against sti’s and pregnancy

Question 5

Body systems affected by hyperkalemia (high potassium)

Answer 5

renal failure, intestinal obstruction, excessive intake of K+, Acidosis, shift of potassium from cells to ECF, oliguria (decreased urine output)

Question 6

what do muslims not eat

Answer 6

pork products, alcohol, caffeine, Ramadan fasting sunrise to sunset for a month, Ritualized methods of
animal slaughter required for meat ingestion.

Question 7

oxygen delivery devices for COPD

Answer 7

Nasal cannula or face mask

Question 8

can patient care techs be delegated to IV devices

Answer 8

no

Question 9

most abundant electrolyte in the blood

Answer 9

potassium

Question 10

Set of beliefs and a way of relating to self, others, and a supreme being

Answer 10

faith

Question 11

a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

Answer 11

meditation

Question 12

best method of checking placement of feeding tube

Answer 12

x-ray

Question 13

feeding a patient who has a decreased gag reflex

Answer 13

feed with chin tucked; risk for aspiration

Question 14

gives people the ability to find a dynamic and creative sense of inner strength to be used when making difficult decisions. Inner peace fosters calm, positive, and peaceful feelings despite life experiences of chaos, fear, and uncertainty. Spirituality also helps people find meaning and purpose in life in both positive and negative life events.

Answer 14

spirituality

Question 15

meanings that vary on the basis of how it is being experienced; it usually refers to an energizing source that has an orientation to future goals and outcomes.

Answer 15

hope

Question 16

allows people to have firm beliefs despite lack of physical evidence. It enables them to believe in and establish transpersonal connections. Although many people associate faith with religious beliefs, it exists without them.

Answer 16

faith

Question 17

being intrapersonally connected within oneself; interpersonally connected with others and the environment; and transpersonal connected with God, or an unseen higher power. Through connectedness patients move beyond the stressors of everyday life and find comfort, faith, hope, and empowerment.

Answer 17

connectedness

Question 18

sense of authentically connecting to one’s inner self. It is a positive force. It allows people to have new experiences and develop new perspectives that are beyond ordinary physical boundaries. Examples of transcendent moments include the feeling of awe when holding a new baby or looking at a beautiful sunset.

Answer 18

self transcendence

Question 19

awareness of one’s inner self and a sense of connection to a higher being, nature, or some purpose greater than oneself

Answer 19

spirituality

Question 20

late signs of hypoxia

Answer 20

central cyanosis- mouth

Question 21

normal lab value for sodium

Answer 21

135-145

Question 22

normal lab value for potassium

Answer 22

3.5- 5.0

Question 23

normal lab value for calcium

Answer 23

8.4-10.5

Question 24

chloride

Answer 24

97-107

Question 25

magnesium

Answer 25

1.5-2.5

Question 26

prevention of aspirations with tube feedings

Answer 26

Sit them up 30-45 while eating and at least an hour after
Has someone watch them while eating
Coughing is a sign of food in airway

Question 27

Prevention of hospital-acquired pneumonia

Answer 27

Frequent oral care
Wash hands
Head of bed elevated
Clean suction technique

Question 28

Priorities in care with a C4 injury

Answer 28

Avoid moving the neck/head
Proper nutrition
Watch for aspiration
Turn every two hours
Can affect breathing

Question 29

Therapeutic communication for patient with AIDS

Answer 29

Concerns with patient about intercourse with partners
How to avoid spreading
Refer to support group

Question 30

Therapeutic communication with religious similarities/differences

Answer 30

What they believe in
Know their values
Nonjudgmental
Know your values

Question 31

How to handle an ethical dilemma such as abortion

Answer 31

Be aware of person values
Exploration of options
How they feel
Empathetic
Environment patient is able to discuss the issue openly
Discuss religious, social, and personal issues in nonjudgmental manner
Often experience loss grief or guilt

Question 32

What is atelectasis and patient teaching?

Answer 32

Collapse of lung tissue with loss of volume
Dyspnea or resp failure
Can get pneumonia
Asymptomatic
Hypoxia and pleuritic chest pain
Teach patient to cough, spirometer, s/s, irregular breathing

Question 33

signs and symptoms to report with blood transfusion reaction

Answer 33

hives, itching. more serious reactions resp. distress, high fever, hypotension