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NUR 256 MIDTERM EXAMChronic peripheral artery disease what do they needs to do interventions - additional
education - ANSWER Wear leather shoes with an extra-depth toe box. Inspect the
feet daily for redness, dryness, cuts. Wear clean, loose, soft cotton socks. Avoid
circumferential compression around feet or legs.
What does HTN put you at greater risk for? - ANSWER stroke
How do we do a mammogram? - ANSWER Two views are taken of each breast. The
breast is mechanically compressed from top to bottom (craniocaudal view) and side
to side (mediolateral oblique view).
What type of biopsy is done when we are looking at lymph node dissection for breast
cancer? - ANSWER Sentinel node biopsy
What are some symptoms that will correlate to a benign breast problem? - ANSWER
Breast pain, cystic lumps, changes in menstrual cycle, Fibroadenomas (lumps that
causes no pain)
What question should we ask a patient wit c/o of bilateral breast enlargement? -
ANSWER What medications are you taking?
What are some things we can do to create a more inclusive environment for the
LGBTQ clients? - ANSWER Use inclusive language, respect chosen names and
pronouns, and provide a welcoming atmosphere.
What does the acronym LGBTQ stand for? - ANSWER sexual identity
How should we treat partners when their loved ones are in the hospital? - ANSWER
Treat them with respect, involve them in care discussions, and provide clear
communication.
What is the impact of the public towards the people who identify as LGBTQ people?
- ANSWER These can vary widely, but there can be stigmatization or discrimination
against LGBTQ+ individuals, impacting their mental and physical health.
Double effect - ANSWER is a principle that may morally justify some actions that
produce both good and evil effects.
Beneficence - ANSWER the duty to perform acts that can be of benefit others
Autonomy - ANSWER the right of patients to receive adequate and accurate
information so that they have the ability to make a choice free from external
constraints.
, Distributive justice - ANSWER This principle is upheld when benefits and burdens
are distributed equitably and fairly without consideration of age, gender,
socioeconomic status, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation
Matching r/t chain of infection - ANSWER 1 Infectious agent (bacteria, fungi)
2 Reservoirs (people, equipment)
3 Portal of Exit (excretions, secretions)
4 Means of transmission (direct contact, ingestion)
5 Portal of entry (mucous membrane, gi tract)
6 Susceptible host (immuno-suppression, diabetes)
Why should people with peripheral vascular disease refrain from smoking? -
ANSWER Smoking constricts blood vessels and worsens peripheral vascular
disease, leading to decreased blood flow.
What is the purpose of healthy people? - ANSWER Identifies important periodic
goals that, if reached, could have major impacts on the health and overall monitoring
progress overtime.
What is an example of ADLS? - ANSWER bathing, feeding, toileting, oral care,
transferring, dressing
How do we ambulate with a cane? - ANSWER Hold the cane opposite side of the
weak or affected leg.
Keep cane fairly close to body to prevent leaning.
Bear down on cane when unaffected extremity begins swing phase.
What can a women do when she has stress incontinence? - ANSWER Kegel
exercises
What is orthostatic hypotension? - ANSWER A significant drop in blood pressure
when standing up from a sitting or lying position.
4 patients most likely to develop pressure ulcer - ANSWER Those with limited
mobility, impaired sensation, poor nutrition, or moisture exposure.
Someone has a stroke and is paralyzed with neuro defects, what will put them at risk
for skin breakdown? - ANSWER Immobility, decreased sensation, and poor
circulation increase the risk of skin breakdown.
What is the most common mood disorder for the elderly? - ANSWER Depression
Why are the elderly more susceptible to serious infections? - ANSWER They have a
weakened immune system.
How can we prevent the flu? - ANSWER Vaccines
What is the leading cause of the death in the elderly? - ANSWER Heart disease
Elderly are at risk for falls causing to break what? - ANSWER Hip
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