NURSING 213 (NUR213)

Warfarin (Coumadin): Serious side effects and their symptoms hemorrhage, transient thrombocytopenia- symptoms are easy bruising, hematuria, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding times and increased PT/INR What is Warfarin's antidote? Vitamin K What are some special considerations for patients on warfarin? -important when it comes to trauma because it can increase serious hemorrhage risks and intracranial hemorrhage so VERY important with TBI -avoid foods high in vitamin K as they can interf...

If a pt. sustains and electrical burn what is the first thing you should do? - Remove pt from source. What is anthrax, plague and tularemia treated with? - Antibiotics How is botulism treated? - Antitoxin What is sarin? - (powder) toxic nerve gas that can cause death w/n minutes of exposure, enters body through eyes & skin, acts by paralyzing resp. muscles What are antidotes for nerves agents? - Atropine, pralidoxime chloride What is phosgene? - Colorless gas, if inhaled @ high concentrat...

atherosclerosis - the gradual process by which plaque builds up on the arterial wall atheroma - when the plaque enlarges and becomes calcified and covered up by a fibrous platelet cap cholesterol levels - total <200 HDL >60 LDL<100 C- Reactive Protein - an indication of inflammation HDL - returns cholesterol to the liver LDL - transports liver from the cholesterol to liver and intestine foam cells - lipid- laden macrophages fatty streaks - lesions formed by accumulation of foa...

1. A client has an AV fistula in the right upper arm for hemodialysis treatments. When planning care for this client, which measure should the nurse implement to promote client safety? A) Take blood pressures only on the right side to ensure accuracy B) Use the fistula for all venipunctures and IV infusions C) Ensure that small clamps are attached to the fistula dressing at all times D) Assess the fistula for the presence of a bruit and a thrill every 4 hours - D) Assess the fistula for ...

If a pt. sustains and electrical burn what is the first thing you should do? - Remove pt from source. What is anthrax, plague and tularemia treated with? - Antibiotics How is botulism treated? - Antitoxin What is sarin? - (powder) toxic nerve gas that can cause death w/n minutes of exposure, enters body through eyes & skin, acts by paralyzing resp. muscles What are antidotes for nerves agents? - Atropine, pralidoxime chloride What is phosgene? - Colorless gas, if inhaled @ high concentrat...

Warfarin (Coumadin): Serious side effects and their symptoms hemorrhage, transient thrombocytopenia- symptoms are easy bruising, hematuria, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding times and increased PT/INR What is Warfarin's antidote? Vitamin K What are some special considerations for patients on warfarin? -important when it comes to trauma because it can increase serious hemorrhage risks and intracranial hemorrhage so VERY important with TBI -avoid foods high in vitamin K as they can interf...

1.0 M8E_N213 1.25/1.25 points (graded) Which assessment data should the RN collect first from the client brought to the Emergency Department with confusion and a decreased level of consciousness? History of drug or alcohol abuse. Current medications. Family medical history. Onset of symptoms correct You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Correct (1.25/1.25 points) 2.0 M8E_N213 1.25/1....