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NP 235 Exam 1 (units 1-3) Questions and Answers
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NP 235 Exam 1 (units 1-3) Questions andAnswers
pH - Answer -7.35-7.45
high value alkalosis
low value acidosis
How are the electrodes placed on the patient for a 12 Lead EKG? - Answer -12 views of
the heart
10 stickers
What is a technique used to ensure the electrodes are secured on the patient? - Answer
-Remove hair (trimming)
clean the skin to remove any lotions, creams, powders or oils,
patient lay supine,
quiet
Platelets: - Answer -150,000-450,000
Thrombocytopenia if <150,000
White Blood Cells: - Answer -4.0-11.0
Infection and leukemia if elevated
Neutrophils: - Answer -50-70%
Potassium: - Answer -3.5-5.0
irregular heartbeat
TP waves
calcium is first line drug to treat high value.
Phosphorus: - Answer -2.4-4.4
magnesium - Answer -1.5-2.5
cardiac dysrhythmias
ventricular tachycardia
Sodium: - Answer -135-145
helps regulate BP
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Creatinine: - Answer -0.6-1.2
kidney problems
Post prandial blood glucose test: - Answer -<140
hemoglobin A1c - Answer -<6
type 2 diabetes
aPTT: - Answer -30-40 seconds
Heparin
Where is a specimen collected during a Bone Biopsy? - Answer -Iliac crest
Sternum
What are some indications to perform a thoracentesis? What would be some expected
findings during your assessment? - Answer -Change in skin color
Coughing and spitting up blood
Decreed RR
Breath sounds
What would be part of your assessment when caring for a patient taking anti-
thrombolytic medication? - Answer -Monitor for bleeding
Severe bruising
Prolonged nosebleeds
Vomiting blood or coughing up blood
Severe back pain
Difficulty breathing or chest pain.
Vitals
*MOST AT RISK FOR BLEEDING*
What are some risk factors for a patient with Type 1 diabetes? - Answer -affect major
organs in the body
retinopathy (eye damage)
Neuropathy (nerve damage)
Cardiovascular disease
Kidney disease
What abnormal lab values would indicate a kidney problem? - Answer -Creatine
BUN
What are some nursing considerations when caring for a patient taking
immunosuppressive medications? - Answer -Standard precautions
PPE
Limit visitors
Encourage rest
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