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NUR 160 QUIZ/EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDEglaucoma
increased intraocular pressure results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss
of vision
cataracts
clouding of the lens
highest fall risks
young children and older adults
just culture
culture where staff are willing to come forward with information about errors so everyone
can learn from mistakes; the culture recognizes the need for accountability & at times
disciplinary action
SBARR
Situation, background, assessment, recommendation, read back
Morse Fall Risk Assessment - previous falls
25 points; highest fall risk
adverse reaction
An unintended and undesirable effect produced by a drug
Half-life of a drug
is the time required for one-half of an administered drug to be lost through metabolism
and elimination; different for each drug
what is timalol used for
glaucoma
side effects of timolol
fatigue, headache, confusion, depression, bradycardia, hypotension, eye irritation,
dyspepsia, nausea
what do you do if a barcode isn't scanning?
have another nurse verify that you're giving the right pt right med
closed-ended questions
, questions a person must answer by choosing from a limited, predetermined set of
responses
open-ended questions
questions that allow respondents to answer however they want
what should pts avoid after eye surgery
anything that will strain/put pressure on eyes
malignant tumor
A cancerous tumor that is invasive enough to impair the functions of one or more
organs.
cause of cancer
defects in genes that regulate cell growth and division
what foods can cause cancer
yellow foods
neoplasm
new growth (tumor)
small bowel obstruction
Physical blockage of the small intestines, nausea
what to do if an organ falls out of skin
wet cloth over it and apply pressure until can get to OR
medication for mild pain
tylenol; max 4,000mg/day
Heparin
Anticoagulant
hypothermia
abnormally low body temperature; get pt warm
risk for infection
infants, older adults, chronic illness pts, low socioeconomic status
required before surgery
informed consent
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