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VN 15 CLO 1&4 Flashcards

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

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

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  1. WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD NURSING DIAGNOSIS FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS SLEEP APNEA?
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-impaired gas exchange

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  1. GOOD SHORT TERM GOAL FOR SOMEONE W/KNEE SURGERY?
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ambulate to a bedside chair

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  1. DIABETICS ARE GOING TO BE A HIGHER RISK FOR WHAT?
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-nail problems

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  1. WHAT POSITION IS GOOD FOR ADMINISTRATION OF AN ENEMA?
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-sims

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6.WHAT BENEFITS DOES EXERCISE PROVIDE FOR ELDERLY CLIENTS?

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-increases appetite

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  1. WHATDO PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION DEVICES PROMOTE?
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-circulation of venous blood

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  1. 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 ?
A

-sucking on wraped iced cubes

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

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-oliguria

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  1. WHAT ARE INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT PRESSURE ULCERS?
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-reposition every 2 hrs
-quality protein diet
-meticulous skin care

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  1. NORMAL POTASSIUM LEVEL?
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3.5-5

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  1. NORMAL CALCIUM LEVELS?
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-serum calcium of 1.3 mEq/L IS ABNORMAL & should be reported

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  1. NORMAL SODIUM LEVELS?
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135-148 mEq/L

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  1. WHAT DO AMINO ACIDS DO?
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help repair & build new cells

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15
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  1. WHAT TYPE OF FOOD DO WE RECOMMEND FOR ANEMIA PTS?
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-red meat

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  1. NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN COLLECTING SPECIMENTS?
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-deliver specimen to lab ASAP

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  1. STAGES OF GRIEF?
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-denial
-anger
-bargaining
-depression
-acceptance

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  1. WHAT MEASURES CAN PREVENT THROMBI?
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-increase fluids

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  1. WHAT QUALIFIES PTS FOR HOSPICE CARE?
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-has less than 6 months to live

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  1. WHAT IS TERMINAL ILLNESS?
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-recovery is beyond reasonable expectation

21
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  1. 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?
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-protein

22
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  1. PT HAS SLEEP APNEA, WHAT PEICE OF EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED?
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-CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)

23
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  1. WHICH IS A TEMPORARY CATHETHER THAT IS USED?
A

-straight catheder

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

-the traction weights are touching the floor

25
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  1. WHAT DOES NOREIPINEPHRINE DO?
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-heightens arousal & increases energy

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

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-cane

27
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  1. WHAT IS CHRONIC DISEASE CONSIDERED?
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-Gradual onset & lasts for a long time

28
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  1. ENVIRONMENTAL THINGS WE CAN DO FOR CLIENT W/NAUSEA & VOMITTING?
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avoid strong odors

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

orogastric

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

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blood

31
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31.REASONS FOR CONSTIPATION?

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-inadequate intake of fluid

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

delivers an inconsistent amount of oxygen

33
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33.BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE?

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

34
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  1. WHAT IS TRACTION USED FOR?
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-Relives pain
-prevents deformities
-realigns bones
-reduces muscle spasms

35
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35.WHAT IS SCOLIOSIS

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-lateral curvature of the spine

36
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  1. TRUE STATEMENTS REGARDING PAIN?
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-cultures have different attitudes
-give analgesics before pain gets severe
-pain can cause feelings of guilt

37
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  1. WHAT AREADJUVENT DRUGS?
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-anticonvulsants
-botchulism
-toxins
-antidepressants

38
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  1. WHAT STATEMENT INDICATES SOMETHING THAT IS GOING TO AFFECT A CLIENTS SLEEP?
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having 4 glasses of wine before bedtime

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

cross out incorrect statement w/a single line

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

pull fire alarm

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

42
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  1. WHT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN AN INCIDENT REPORT?
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-who was present
-what happened
-when it happened
-what actions were taken

43
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  1. WHERE DO WE LISTEN TO FOR THE APICAL PULSE?
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between the 4th &5th intercostal space left mid clavicular line

44
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44.HIGHEST PRIORITY OF FIRE IN A ROOM?

A

evacuate

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

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

46
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  1. WHAT KIND OF SOLUTION IS BEST FOR HEMORRAGING?
A

colloid

47
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  1. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO ASSESS BLOOD SUGARS?
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30 mins before eating & before bedtime

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

A

promotes venous return

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