PRN1409 CCC3 Final Exam
1. Why is high blood pressure dangerous?
It can lead to a heart attack/heart failure; weakens heart and will work less efficiently
Cause organs to fall
2. What is the result a patient who is admitted into urgent care and have problems
urinating. Hasn't urinated in 5hrs?
Catheter Insertion
3. What is a common rash that patients with AIDs will present with?
Kaposi Sarcoma
4. Kaposi's sarcoma
Form of skin cancer frequently seen in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
patients. Consists of brownish-purple papules that spread from the skin and metastasize
to internal organs.
5. Why would a patient have to get a B12 IM injection instead of a B12 tablet if they have
pernicious anemia?
All the acids in the stomach can destroy the B12 tablet.
6. The patient with herpes states "I'm going to take antibiotics to help minimize my
symptoms". What would the nurse further teach patient?
Antivirals kill viruses,
antibiotics only kill bacteria so it wouldn't be effective.
7. What are AB Fistula used for?
Dialysis
, 8. What would you avoid for patient who has an AB Fistula?
No ABGs, No IVs, No Blood Pressure Cuffs, Peripherally Inserted Catheters (PIC Line), No
Blood Draw
9. What something the nurse should monitor with a patient who has abdominal aortic
aneurysm?
Blood Pressure to decrease risk of rupture
10. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Normal to have bloody urine
11. What is ITP?
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
12. What is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?
Auto immune disease
13. Foods rich irons
Spinach, Dried Apricots/Fruit, and Tofu
14. What is important to monitor after a thyroidectomy and tonsillectomy surgery?
Frequent swallowing, could be a sign of blood
15. What's the most important thing to ask a patient who is going for a CT Scan with
contrast?
Allergies to shellfish
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