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Med Surg Final

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This was discussed in both IV and Med Surg: What does the nurse do if patient is showing signs of hypersesitivity to I.V. Administration?   show
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ABC's   show
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show Physical, Safety, Psychological...  
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show Acute beats chronic Fresh post-op beats other surgical client unstable beats stable The more vital the organ - the higher the priority (brain, lungs, heart, liver, pancreas, kidney)  
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show Notify the RN or physician, then do assessment  
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show Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate In a question, remember to assess before you implement.  
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show Removal or amputation  
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show Preoperatively  
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show Inspire and hold for 5 seconds  
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show Every 15 minutes or less until stable, then every 1 hour for 4 hours, then every 4 hours for 2 days (or as often as needed)  
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What is contraindicated in surgeries involving intracranial, eye, ear, nose, throat, or spine?   show
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What is the purpose for incentive spirometry?   show
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show Q2H (turn is side-back-side/repositioning)  
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show Leg exercises, antiembolism stockings (TED HOSE), sequential compression devices.(Q2H)  
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From the cardiac quiz: What do you instruct your patient NOT to do with something or other?   show
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What safety precautions do you need to take with a patient about to receive a pain med?   show
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When your patient is transferred from post op to their room on your floor should you be there?   show
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show HOB up 45 degrees or position on side (to prevent aspiration)  
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show increased HR, increased respirs, decreased BP, thready pulse, cool clammy skin, restlessness (#1 reason for hypovolemic shock is blood loss)  
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show After the first 24 hours. During the first 24H reinforce, circle the drainage and date and time. (should be assessed every 2-4 hours)(more than 300 ml of drainage in first 24H is ABNORMAL) Normal for slight increase in drainage when patient ambulates  
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What is your first action with evisceration?   show
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show Q2H (turn them from side to back and then to side to prevent pneumonia)  
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What are the S & S of pulmonary embolism?   show
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show HOB up 45 degrees, oxygen, notify doctor PE-POD (position, oxygen, doctor)  
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What non-mendical interventions can you do to comfort post op patient?   show
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show 30 ml (50ml is average) (post-op report no urine output after 8 hours)  
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show Singultus (hiccups) this could be a reaction to anesthesia  
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show 2000-2400 ml  
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How is infection process evidenced? This was on IV too.   show
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show Using sterile technique, clean middle, farthest, closest (cleanse in the direction of least contaminated to most contaminated)  
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show to mechanically debride the wound  
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Phases of wound healing:   show
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What pre-procedure and post procedure do you need to do with patient scheduled for lumbar puncture?   show
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show Do you have any allergies to iodine or shellfish? NPO after midnight (probably force fluids 3 liters but slides didn't say)  
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What do you assess prior to MRI?   show
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show PRE-Hold antidepressants and anticonvulsants for 24-48 hours POST- Wash the stinky sticky glue out of the hair.  
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What is the early phase of migraine headache?   show
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What are the S & S of increased intracranial pressure (IICP)? (normal pressure 0-15)   show
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What's in cerebrospinal fluid?   show
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what is status epilepticus?   show
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tonic phase   show
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show jerky twitching  
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show protect the head, maintain airway (turn them on their side), doc time length and type of movement. After seizure you may need to suction r/t increased secretions  
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M.S.   show
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show dopamine deficiency. 1st symptom painful muscle cramps. shuffling, propulsive gait, risk for falls, movement decreases tremors, inactivity worsens tremors  
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Myasthenia gravis   show
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Michael Keaton "My Life")   show
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show overactivity of dopamine pathways. Genetic, abnormal excessive involutary movements(chorea). No cure. Patient safety!Promote self care.  
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Trigeminal Neuralgia (5th cranial nerve)   show
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Bell's Palsey (7th cranial nerve)   show
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show auto-immune response to viral infection (viral infection 10-14 days before onset). This one starts at lower extremities and goes up the body. Patient may need vent before symptoms begin to improve. may need skin care, ROM exercises.  
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Tourette's Syndrome   show
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Encephalitis   show
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Meningitis   show
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show mild brain injury. Nausea, vomiting. post concussive syndrome can occcur 1 week to 1 year after injury  
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show bruising of the surface of the brain r/t accelleration and deceleration injuries  
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show 1-15. 8 indicates coma.  
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show subdural - under the dura/covering - has highest mortality rate r/t not catching it in time.  
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Autonomic Dysreflexia   show
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show chronic disease of inner ear. vertigo, N/V, 8th cranial nerve, bedrest, restrict fluids, low salt diet  
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shilling test   show
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show 12-18 (dozen to a dozen and a half)  
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show fatigue, SOB. (Check hemoglobin in COPD, emphysema pt's) Give O2, fluids, monitor VS  
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show bone marrow not making enough RBC's. congenital or r/t chemo, radiation  
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show bone marrow stops making everything. Infections common. May require splenectomy to stop destruction of RBC's. Don't bring patients fruit or flowers r/t bacteria  
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Sickle Cell Anemia   show
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show too many RBC's. Blood becomes thick, static, clots, increases heart workload. S & S HTN, chest pain, CHF, risk for DVT, MI, CVA  
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show WBC's less than 200. No fruit or flowers! Handwashing, Asepsis  
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4 types Leukemia   show
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Thrombocytopenia   show
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show Men only, missing clotting factor 8, hereditary. Protect from internal (food) and external trauma. No asprin  
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Hemophelia B   show
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show swiss cheese bones. Ca+ comes out of bones into bloodstream. Bone pain, fracture, hypercalcemia. #1 safety-prevent falls.  
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Lymphangitis   show
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Lymphedema   show
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Malignant Lymphoma - NON-Hodgkin's Lymphoma   show
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Hodgkin's Disease   show
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show 1. allow patient to rest. encourage quiet activity. 2. Handwashing and protect from infection 3. No one with S & S of infection can visit.  
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Leukocytosis & Leucopenia   show
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show active - body's own immune response passive - breastmilk  
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show active - immunizations passive - immunoblobulins  
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show weakened like virus e.g. flumist  
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show abnormal or excessive response to stimulus e.g. pollens, danders, foods  
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4 classes of hypersensitivities   show
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show life threatening reaction e.g. venoms, penicillin, iodine, stings, food (stridor, swelling, hives, wheezing) Tx: benadryl, epi, O2, medical alert ID  
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Blood hypersensitivity   show
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show Immunosupressive drugs given so protect patient from infection!  
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show assess for skin lesions, avoid sun  
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show abnormal growth of connective tissue, skin hardens causing contractures, organd will harden as well. Pain management  
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Normal immune response   show
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HIV Immune dysfunction CD4 counts   show
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show 95% test positive in 3 months 99% test positive in 6 months  
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HIV early S & S   show
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show 2 ELISA then Western Blot  
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show wear gown, mask, gloves, fever, night sweats, productive cough, SOB. TX: ATB's  
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Second most common AIDS disease: Carposi's Sarcoma   show
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HIV Tx:   show
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Carcinoma   show
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sarcoma   show
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Cancer staging   show
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show colorectal cancer  
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