VATI MEDICAL-SURGICAL FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 NEW UPGRADE
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VATI MEDICAL-SURGICAL FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 NEW UPGRADEVATI MEDICAL-SURGICAL FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 NEW UPGRADEVATI MEDICAL-SURGICAL FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 NEW UPGRADEVATI MEDICAL-SURGICAL FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 NEW UPGRAD...
What natural supplement/homeopathic remedy is used to help heal burns and wounds? -
ANSWERSAloe vera
What is lavage? - ANSWERSWashing out of a body cavity, such as a colon or stomach with
water or a medicated solution
What is a peritoneal lavage? - ANSWERSa diagnostic test in which a catheter is inserted into
peritoneal cavity and fluid is aspirated with a syringe. It is most commonly performed to
assess for bleeding in abd cavity in clients who have experienced blunt trauma.
What are catecholamines? - ANSWERSadrenal hormones: dopamine, norepinephrine,
epinephrine
that help with fight or flight reactions
Bag holding formula and other feeding equipment for intermittent enteral feedings should be
discarded how often? - ANSWERSEvery 6 hours to prevent bacterial contamination
What are the S/S of addison's disease? - ANSWERS-Muscle or joint pain
-N/V
-abd pain
-Postural hypotension
,-Fatigue
-Salt craving
-Weight loss
Postural hypotension and salt craving may occur with what disease? - ANSWERSAddison's
disease
Skin pigmentation is a specific feature of what disease? - ANSWERSAddison's disease.
Caused by increased production of melanin
Adverse effect of echinacea? - ANSWERSAnaphylaxis, specifically in people with asthma
What is St. John's wort used for and what is its adverse effect? - ANSWERSDepression
*Precipitates serotonergic crisis with SSRIs
*Precipitates HTNsive crisis with digoxin
What is echinacea used for? - ANSWERSColds and flu (boosts immune system)
What is Kava used for and what is its adverse effect? - ANSWERSAnxiety reduction,
insomnia
Can cause severe liver damage
What herbal supplements increase risk of bleeding? - ANSWERS-Garlic
,-Ginseng
-Ginger
-Feverfew
-Ginkgo biloba
What are some complications of untreated growth hormone deficiency? - ANSWERS-
Delayed sexual development
-Short stature
-Delayed epiphyseal closure
-Stunted bone age
-Premature aging
What is the primary focus of group therapy? - ANSWERSPersonal feelings that affect
behavior. Group setting allows for feedback that may enhance discovery of how feelings and
situations can drive behavior
A nurse is caring for a client with reduced mobility who has RA. To help hip flexion
deformities associated with RA; the nurse should help the client assume which of the
following positions in bed several times a day? - ANSWERSProne. It will help keep the hips
and knees in an extended position
The nurse is providing care for a client who was admitted with an exacerbation of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). On assessment the nurse finds the client to be pale,
short of breath, and their lung sounds reveal rhonchi. What is the best initial action by the
nurse? - ANSWERSEncourage the client to take several deep breaths and perform
, diaphragmatic coughing. The deep breaths will loosen secretions and coughing deeply will
allow these secretions to be expectorated
A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss the meds used during the care
of a client experiencing GI bleeding. What med should the charge nurse include in
discussion? - ANSWERSVasopressin (manmade ADH). It is a vasopressor that can constrict
the arterioles and reduce inflow to portal vein
What is protamine sulfate used for? - ANSWERSAntidote to heparin for clients experiencing
a severe bleeding episode
What should be done with unused portion of formula used in intermittent enteral feedings? -
ANSWERSRefrigerated (up to 24 hrs) to prevent bacterial contamination
How long should the nurse elevate the HOB for a client after an intermitting feeding? -
ANSWERS30-60 minutes
Intermittent feedings are administered how often and for how long? - ANSWERS4-6x
times/day in equal portions
30-45 min.
What material is used for deep granulation of a pressure ulcer? - ANSWERSImpregnated
gauze and alginate to promote packing of the tissue
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