Nuft 341 med surg - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUFT 341 MED-SURG FINAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia syndrome (HHS) - Answer-- Life threatening - Type 2 - Able to make enough insulin to prevent DKA, but still have severe hyperglycemia, osmotic diuresis, and ECF depletion - Impaired thirst and/or inability to replace fluids - Fewer early symptoms lead to high BG (> 600) - Ketones absent or minimal in blood and urine Signs/symptoms: - Dehydration - Lethargy and weakness - Tachycar...

NUFT 341 Med-Surg Final 2024 Exam Questions Marking Scheme Intravenous therapy - Answer - Infiltration - Answer -- Cause: > Improperly placed, dislodged, punctured vein wall - Signs/symptoms: > Coolness > Tight skin > Dependent edema > Absence of blood back flow Nursing action: > Stop infusion and remove device > Elevate limb > Check pulse and capillary refill Extravasation - Answer -Cause: > Vesicant drug goes into surrounding tissue ...

Intravenous therapy Infiltration - Cause: > Improperly placed, dislodged, punctured vein wall - Signs/symptoms: > Coolness > Tight skin > Dependent edema > Absence of blood back flow Nursing action: > Stop infusion and remove device > Elevate limb > Check pulse and capillary refill Extravasation Cause: > Vesicant drug goes into surrounding tissue Signs/symptoms: > Blisters w/ sloughing (black and blue) > Pain or burning pain > Swelling > Blanching...