Test questions Flashcards
How to calculate BMI?
lb divided by inches divided by inches x 703 = BMI
1 ounce is how many ml?
30
Which lab would you look at to see if patient is taking in protein?
Albumin
Which food gives the most Vitamin B1?
Whole wheat sandwich + nuts + pork
What shows client understanding about stomatitis?
brush with a soft toothbrush
avoid spicy foods
What shows understanding about GERD?
have patient sleep on right side
Peptic ulcer: Which is a priority for the nurse?
Rigidness in abdomen
How to diagnose peptic ulcer disease?
Upper abdomen endoscopy
Breath test
Stool test
client is about to enter surgery. which is a priority for the nurse?
Make sure consent form is signed
Keep NPO
Gastroenteritis: Which is a cause of concern?
Hypokalemia (3.2)
Normal 3.5-5
Therapeutic response to crohn’s disease?
I see you are feeling down. Let’s talk about how this makes you feel
Ulcerative colitis food options
foods that are easy to digest
Jelly sandwich and mashed potatoes
Client has insomnia. What should you ask?
Does something keep you up at night?
What are expected findings of Narcolepsy
Falling asleep fast
Waking up during nighttime
tired in the day
Obstructive sleep apnea
client understanding
If I lose 30 pounds i will be able to sleep with less interruptions
Tonic and clonic seizure
tonic = stiff
Clonic = moving, repetitive
What precautions should you have with seizure client?
Raise padded side rails
lower bed
have respiratory equipment on bedside
have suction
Client is having a seizure what do u do?
put them on their left side
loosen clothing
never restraint limbs
Nurse is putting respiratory device in the clients mouth during a seizure what do u do?
Tell the nurse to stop
What does clonic mean in tonic clonic seizure?
Twitching
Rapid movements
Repetitive
Which blood pressure tells you it is orthostatic hypertensive?
Systolic drop of 20
Diastolic drop of 10
what does ejection fraction mean?
amount of the blood that the left ventricle is able to eject from the ventricle with each contraction.
Ms. Mam loves wine. whats the max she can drink in a day?
5 ounce max
Clinical manifestation of Right sided HF?
Hand/ leg edema 2+
ACE: Captopril has what adverse effect?
Hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension, especially
after the 1st dose
Potential increase in potassium
Dry, nonproductive cough
angioedema
Fetal toxicity
Cotton wool spot is a sign of what?
Ischemia
Client has hyperlipidemia and heart problems. She has pain in her chest. What could this be?
Angina
How is angina characterized by?
Ischemia
Nitroglycerin Meds:
What is client misunderstanding?
My medication is only good for one month
A client has HF and is pumping 2L of blood every minute. What manifestations are present?
Pallor
Tiredness
Weakness
Confusion
Dizziness
Hold digoxin if?
Low potassium
Low HR
Digoxin toxicity manifestations
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting
Bradycardia
Visual disturbances