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NUR1023C Final Exam Review****Testicular exams should: Correct Answer be performed by
adolescents regularly
***A teenager who spends time in his room and no longer
participates in activities he used to enjoy Correct Answer
should be assessed for depression
***Having an excess of calories DOES NOT prevent Correct
Answer malnutrition
***If anything is abnormal with a pt you will Correct Answer
continue your assessment and document AFTER
***Immunizations and screening DO NOT ____________
Correct Answer prevent diseases
***Systemic infection would not include Correct Answer
Local infections such as sinus infections
***What statement by pt would indicate no further education on
a wound is needed? Correct Answer -the wound will need to be
treated
NOT that there will be puss because not all wounds will have
pus. (Pus indicates infection)
6 rights of medication: Correct Answer Patient, medication,
route, dose, frequency (time), documentation
,A goal for insomnia is: Correct Answer ***To have pt fall
asleep within 15 minutes
A pt with multiple meds has: Correct Answer poly-pharmacy
Make sure you tell them to go to the same pharmacist for all of
their prescriptions :)
A pt with sleep apnea should be instructed to: Correct Answer
Get 6-7 hours of sleep
A translator must be: Correct Answer licensed
Airborne Precautions are used: Correct Answer when known or
suspected contagious disease can be transmitted by means of
SMALL droplets suspended in the air. (Greater distance and
longer time than larger droplets)
N95 Mask personally fitted for you-inclusive and can't breathe
anything in
Gloves
Gown
Diseases: Varicella, Rubeola, Shingles, Measles,
*****Tuberculosis, Shingles
Always determine plan of care based on: Correct Answer
ABC's, LOC, safety (falls), pain
Antidote for narcotics: Correct Answer narcan (naloxone)
, At what age do children have a vivid imagination and make-
believe friends? Correct Answer Ages 3-5 (Initiative vs Guilt
Stage)
Barium Swallow/Upper GI Series (what it looks for and
prep/procedure): Correct Answer -Looks for ulcers, tumors,
hiatal hernias, scarring blockages esophageal damage (often
times caused by GERD- gastroesophageal reflux disease
-Swallow barium (contrast media CONTAINS IODINE-
ALLERGIES- SHELLFISH) prior
-Visualizes contrast via XRAY- know if your pt is pregnant!!!
-Can lead to constipation after- increase fluid intake, and
movement to help prevent!!!
-Stool may turn white or grey due to barium
-If barium not eliminated w/in 1-2 days give laxative
Before making important decisions or before major procedures,
a pt may turn to: Correct Answer Elders/chaplains/ higher
authority within religion
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) & Creatinine levels tell you what?
Correct Answer tell how kidney is functioning. If lab values are
elevated or decreased this indicates poor function!!!
THIS IS A BLOOD LAB TEST!!!
Decreased kidney function can cause drug toxicity
Bulk forming laxatives do what? Correct Answer draw water
so you need to have lots of water with it (i.e. metamucil)
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