VN 15 CLO 1&4

Question 1

1. WHICH DRAINAGE TELLS YOU , YOU NEED TO GET A C&S? TYPES OF DRAINAGE?

Answer 1

-Purulent drainaige
-sanguineous -blood tinged
-serosanguiuneous- light pink tinge
-serous- clear normal watery drainage

Question 2

2. WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD NURSING DIAGNOSIS FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS SLEEP APNEA?

Answer 2

-impaired gas exchange

Question 3

3. GOOD SHORT TERM GOAL FOR SOMEONE W/KNEE SURGERY?

Answer 3

ambulate to a bedside chair

Question 4

4. DIABETICS ARE GOING TO BE A HIGHER RISK FOR WHAT?

Answer 4

-nail problems

Question 5

5. WHAT POSITION IS GOOD FOR ADMINISTRATION OF AN ENEMA?

Answer 5

-sims

Question 6

6.WHAT BENEFITS DOES EXERCISE PROVIDE FOR ELDERLY CLIENTS?

Answer 6

-increases appetite

Question 7

7. WHATDO PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION DEVICES PROMOTE?

Answer 7

-circulation of venous blood

Question 8

8. A NURSE IS CARING FOR A TERMINALLY ILL CLIENT WITH INADEQUATE FLUID VOLUME WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS REPRESENTS ONE OF THE LAST REFLECTS TO DISAPPEAR AS DEATH APPROACHES ?

Answer 8

-sucking on wraped iced cubes

Question 9

9.TERMINALLY ILL CLIENT, WHAT IS A SIGN THAT INDICATES FAILURE OF THE KIDNEY?

Answer 9

-oliguria

Question 10

10. WHAT ARE INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT PRESSURE ULCERS?

Answer 10

-reposition every 2 hrs
-quality protein diet
-meticulous skin care

Question 11

11. NORMAL POTASSIUM LEVEL?

Answer 11

3.5-5

Question 12

12. NORMAL CALCIUM LEVELS?

Answer 12

-serum calcium of 1.3 mEq/L IS ABNORMAL & should be reported

Question 13

13. NORMAL SODIUM LEVELS?

Answer 13

135-148 mEq/L

Question 14

14. WHAT DO AMINO ACIDS DO?

Answer 14

help repair & build new cells

Question 15

15. WHAT TYPE OF FOOD DO WE RECOMMEND FOR ANEMIA PTS?

Answer 15

-red meat

Question 16

16. NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN COLLECTING SPECIMENTS?

Answer 16

-deliver specimen to lab ASAP

Question 17

17. STAGES OF GRIEF?

Answer 17

-denial
-anger
-bargaining
-depression
-acceptance

Question 18

18. WHAT MEASURES CAN PREVENT THROMBI?

Answer 18

-increase fluids

Question 19

19. WHAT QUALIFIES PTS FOR HOSPICE CARE?

Answer 19

-has less than 6 months to live

Question 20

20. WHAT IS TERMINAL ILLNESS?

Answer 20

-recovery is beyond reasonable expectation

Question 21

21. NURSE IS CARING FOR A CLIENT WHO HAS LACK OF APPETITE, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS MOST LIKELY TO INFLUENCE A CLIENTS CORE BODY TEMP?

Answer 21

-protein

Question 22

22. PT HAS SLEEP APNEA, WHAT PEICE OF EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED?

Answer 22

-CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)

Question 23

23. WHICH IS A TEMPORARY CATHETHER THAT IS USED?

Answer 23

-straight catheder

Question 24

24. NURSE IS CARING FOR CLIENT IN BUCKS SKIN TRACTION WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING INDICATES A NEED FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION?

Answer 24

-the traction weights are touching the floor

Question 25

25. WHAT DOES NOREIPINEPHRINE DO?

Answer 25

-heightens arousal & increases energy

Question 26

26.WHAT TYPE OF AMBULATORY AID WOULD BE GOOD FOR SOMEONE THAT HAS WEAKNESS ON ONE SIDE OF THE BODY?

Answer 26

-cane

Question 27

27. WHAT IS CHRONIC DISEASE CONSIDERED?

Answer 27

-Gradual onset & lasts for a long time

Question 28

28. ENVIRONMENTAL THINGS WE CAN DO FOR CLIENT W/NAUSEA & VOMITTING?

Answer 28

avoid strong odors

Question 29

29. WHICH TYPE OF TUBE IS BEST TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCES?

Answer 29

orogastric

Question 30

30.URINE SAMPLE THAT IS BROWN IN COLOR COULD INDICATE WHAT?

Answer 30

blood

Question 31

31.REASONS FOR CONSTIPATION?

Answer 31

-inadequate intake of fluid

Question 32

32. DISADVANTAGE OF USING A FACE TENT TO ADMINISTER OXYGEN TO A CLIENT W/FACIAL TRAUMA?

Answer 32

delivers an inconsistent amount of oxygen

Question 33

33.BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE?

Answer 33

-regularity of bowel elimination -reduces blood glucose levels -increase muscle tone & strength

Question 34

34. WHAT IS TRACTION USED FOR?

Answer 34

-Relives pain -prevents deformities -realigns bones -reduces muscle spasms

Question 35

35.WHAT IS SCOLIOSIS

Answer 35

-lateral curvature of the spine

Question 36

36. TRUE STATEMENTS REGARDING PAIN?

Answer 36

-cultures have different attitudes -give analgesics before pain gets severe -pain can cause feelings of guilt

Question 37

37. WHAT AREADJUVENT DRUGS?

Answer 37

-anticonvulsants -botchulism -toxins -antidepressants

Question 38

38. WHAT STATEMENT INDICATES SOMETHING THAT IS GOING TO AFFECT A CLIENTS SLEEP?

Answer 38

having 4 glasses of wine before bedtime

Question 39

39. IF YOU HAVE A PAPER CHART, HOW DO YOU CORRECT AN ERROR?

Answer 39

cross out incorrect statement w/a single line

Question 40

40. WHEN THERE IS A FIRE, A CLIENT HAS ALREADY BEEN EVACUATED, WHAT DOES THE NURSE DO NEXT?

Answer 40

pull fire alarm

Question 41

41. WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR A DNR TO BE LEGALLY BINDING?

Answer 41

physician order

Question 42

42. WHT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN AN INCIDENT REPORT?

Answer 42

-who was present -what happened -when it happened -what actions were taken

Question 43

43. WHERE DO WE LISTEN TO FOR THE APICAL PULSE?

Answer 43

between the 4th &5th intercostal space left mid clavicular line

Question 44

44.HIGHEST PRIORITY OF FIRE IN A ROOM?

Answer 44

evacuate

Question 45

45.WHAT ACTIONS MINIMIZE CHANCES OF BEING CHARGED W/NEGLIGENCE?

Answer 45

-throurough explanation of procedures -asking if they have any questions -approaching the client in a caring manner -documenting assessments

Question 46

46. WHAT KIND OF SOLUTION IS BEST FOR HEMORRAGING?

Answer 46

colloid

Question 47

47. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO ASSESS BLOOD SUGARS?

Answer 47

30 mins before eating & before bedtime

Question 48

48.WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF APPLYING A SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION DEVICE?

Answer 48

promotes venous return