Med-Surg (NSG 330) Exam 2 || Questions & Answers (Rated A+)
Med-Surg (NSG 330) Exam 2 || Questions & Answers (Rated A+)
Assessment of gastrostomy patient post op complications is - ANSWER - Removal of the tube
Diagnostic test for hypo & hyper thyroidism - ANSWER - T3,T4, and TSH
If T3 and...
, Med-Surg (NSG 330) Exam 2 ||
Questions & Answers (Rated A+)
Assessment of gastrostomy patient post op complications is - ANSWER - Removal
of the tube
Diagnostic test for hypo & hyper thyroidism - ANSWER - T3,T4, and TSH
If T3 and T4 is high = hyper
If T3 and T4 is low = hypo
TSH is always opposite of T3 and T4 because it is trying to slow hyper and increase
hypo
What is part of the diagnostic test besides T3,T4,& TSH? - ANSWER - Thyroid scan
What to monitor patient who is on parenteral nutrition - ANSWER - blood glucose
What to monitor/assess patient that has NGT (nasogastric tube)? - ANSWER -
Monitor lung sounds and assess for aspiration
s/sx of gallstones in an elderly patient - ANSWER - septic shock
What will be used for short termed parenteral nutrition? - ANSWER - nontunnled
central catheter
s/sx of stage 3 hepatic encephalopathy - ANSWER - confusion, difficult to arouse,
and rigid extremities
normal bilirubin - ANSWER - 0.3-1 mg/dL
Jaundice becomes clinically evident when the serum bilirubin level exceeds 2.0
mg/dL
Liver failure has the inability to use Vit K putting the pt at risk for what? - ANSWER -
Risk for bleeding due to clotting issues
F/C (Foley catheter) bags should be emptied... - ANSWER - PRN and Q8hr
, What to assess patient when implementing a health plan? - ANSWER - Readiness to
learn
s/sx of elevated bilirubin - ANSWER - jaundice
Ursodeoxycholic regiment will...
The drug decreases the absorption of cholesterol and is used to dissolve
(cholesterol) gallstones in patients as an alternative to a surgical procedure to
remove the gallstones. - ANSWER - not be stopped after 2 weeks of therapy
The drug decreases the absorption of cholesterol and is used to dissolve
(cholesterol) gallstones in patients as an alternative to a surgical procedure to
remove the gallstones.
Nursing d/x for pancreatic cyst with abdominal drain - ANSWER - impaired skin
integrity
Subclavian central line - ANSWER - risk for infection
s/sx of pancreatitis - ANSWER - inflammation of the pancreas
- midepigastric pain (pain radiates to the back)
-N/V (nausea and vomiting)
-tender/swollen abdomen
-fever
-Rapid pulse (tachycardia)
____________ is imperative for diabetic patients to prevent ______________ -
ANSWER - foot care; institutionalization
Corticosteroids... - ANSWER - increase risk for infection
Kidney transplant... - ANSWER - have a high rate of success
What is appropriate for hypoglycemia? - ANSWER - 1/2 cup of juice, cheese, and
crackers
When is dialysis needed? - ANSWER - when 80% of nephrons are no longer
functioning
UA (urinalysis) consists of - ANSWER - glucose and specific gravity
Diagnostic test for renal issues - ANSWER - BUN
Creatinine
Renal ultrasound
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy poses... - ANSWER - Lowers risk for complications
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