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NUR 112 exam 3
" you may not hit anyone here. if you cant control your self we will help you" - ✔✔what do you say to
set an firm and authoritive voice with a person with severe to panic anxiety
"hand-off" - ✔✔________ report is given to the PACU nurse from the anesthesia provider and the
circulating nurse
"im not sure what you mean. give me and example: - ✔✔ask clarifying questions in mild to moderate
anxiety by saying what
"what were you thinking right before you started feeling anxious?" - ✔✔encourage problem solving
and getting on the patient level during mild to moderate anxiety by saying what
"you look upset...." - ✔✔what to say to identify and assess level of anxiety in a patient in mild to
moderate
1-2 days before and 5 days after the s/s begin - ✔✔adults are contagious how many days before
symptoms of the flu occur and how many days after they begin
%
1-2 weeks - ✔✔how long after having the flu and resolving do you still have s/s
1. consent form complete
2. correct patient
3. correct side
4. correct patient position
5. correct procedure
6. correct equipment - ✔✔What are the six components of a Time Out?
1. right pt
2. consent done
3. right position
4. right procedure
5. right equipment - ✔✔time out consist of what
10 - ✔✔whats the average age of appendicitis
15-19 - ✔✔whats the peak age for appendicitis
2 weeks - ✔✔how long after getting the flu vaccine do you have antibodies
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4 weeks - ✔✔how long can you be contagious with RSV
48 - ✔✔perforation of appendix may develop within 24 hours but the highest risk is after _____ hours
48 hours - ✔✔a patient with a ruptured or peritonitis will be kept how long for antibiotics
65 and up - ✔✔at what age do people get an increase dose of the flu vaccine
6mo - ✔✔vaccines are important for preventing the flu. at what age do kids need to get
7.35-7.45 - ✔✔normal PH range
A
B
D
E - ✔✔nurse is teaching parents of a 9mo RSV about ways to help the child recover quickly. what
should the nurse include?
a. give small, frequent meals thru the day
b. use bulb syringe to clear nose before giving a bottle or nursing
%
c. help child blow nose to clear
d. wash hands after caring for the child
e. permit child to rest/ nap thru the day
A
C
E - ✔✔POC for COPD includes:
a. exercise such as walking
b. high flow rate of 02
c. low dose oral corticosteroid
d. monthly chest x ray to monitor for progression
e. breathing excercises like purse lip breathing that focuses on exhale
A - ✔✔after admitting a post op patient to pacu which assessment date requires attention first?
A. oxygen sat of 85%
B. respiration rate of 13
C. temp of 100.4
D. BP 90/60
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A - ✔✔alarm beeps saying ur pt is 89%. the pt is in bed comfy and watching TV. the pt is on 02 2L.
the pt is here bc COPD exacerbation. ur next action would be
a. continue to monitor the pt
b. increase 02 to 3L
c. notify the provider
d. turn off the alarm settings
A, D - ✔✔a 70kg post op patient has an average output of 25mL/hr during the first 8 hours. which
intervention would the nurse prioritize? select all that apply
A. obtain a bladder scan
B. perform a straight cath
C. continue to monitor the normal finding
D. evaluate the clients fluid volume status
E. obtain a urinalysis and urine C/S
acid base balance - ✔✔represents homeostasis of hydrogen ion concentration in body fluids
acid, low PH - ✔✔increased H ions means what PH
acidosis - ✔✔increase K is in acidosis or alkalosis
%
adolescence males - ✔✔the gender most common for appendicitis is______
albuterol
levalbuterol
bronchodilator
LABA - ✔✔dilates bronchioles/bronchi so the pt can get better airflow/oxygenation
not for daily treatment
use if you are in green zone
prevention, used before corticosteroids
alkaline, high PH - ✔✔decreased H ions mean what PH
alkalosis - ✔✔is there a decrease in Ca with acidosis or alkalosis
Alpha 1 anti trypsin deficiency - ✔✔What genetic disorder can cause COPD
anti-inflammatories
corticosteroid
fluticasone
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beclomethasone
budesonide - ✔✔decrease inflammation response of mucus membranes in the airways
increase gas exchange
long term
not for acute attack
prevent s/s of asthma attack from inflammation or allergens
do not cause bronchodilation
slow onset, does not releive acute symptoms
anti-inflammatories
corticosteroid
fluticasone
beclomethasone
budesonide - ✔✔side effects include:
thrush (inhaler)
osteoporosis
cataracts
decrease local immunity and increase risk for local infection, esp yeast
use spacer and gargle and rinse mouth with water
use 5 min after bronchodilator
%
do not take on empty stomach
used daily even without symptoms
use good mouth care and check mouth daily for lesions or drainage
anticoagulants - ✔✔what medication should a patient not take the day of surgery
antiinflammatories
corticosteroid
prednisone-oral - ✔✔prevent attack from inflammation or allergens
decrease protective inflammatory responses
increase risk for infection
antiinflammatories
corticosteroid
prednisone-oral - ✔✔watch for bruising and petechiae and GI ulceration
do not suddenly stop taking bc the drug suppresses adrenal production of corticosteroid
avoid anyone with upper R infection
avoid activities that can lead to injury bc blood vessels become more fragile
take with food
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