Galactosemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What signs could indicate the immediate postoperative complication of shock? (SATA) Correct Answer-A) thready pulse. B) tachycardia. Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is the focus of immediate postoperative care? Correct Answer-safety and security. When assessing a preterm newborn, the nurse observes that the newborn has difficulty breathing. On further examination, it is found that the newborn's nostrils are closed at the entrance to the throat. Which condition does this s...

PKU diet to follow Breast Feeding or PA+ Free Formula. Restricted PA + Intake Throughout Life; No meat, limited fruits & vegetables, limited grains What happens if people with PKU don't follow their diet Short Attention Span Poor short term memory Visual perception problems Poor motor coordination Mood disorders Brain structural changes (reduced grey matter) Safe PKU level 2-6mg/dl PKU nursing Considerations Assist with testing Teach parents about diet and need for follow up blood levels thr...

Tx of IBS - correct answer Best initial therapy: *Fiber* If fiber fails: Antispasmodic/anticholinergic agents. First line: 1. Dicyclomine 2. Hyoscyamine Secondline: 1. TCA's (amitriptyline) CCS, What test should you order for IBS? - correct answer 1. Stool: stool guiac, leukocytes, cultures, ova & parasites. 2. Colonoscopy 3. Abdominal CT scan Umbilical hernia in newborns is associated with? - correct answer Congenital hypothyroidism Screen with TSH (you should scree...

Tx of IBS - correct answer Best initial therapy: *Fiber* Antispasmodic/Anticholingergics: dicyclomine, Hyoscyamine Second line- TCAs (amitryptiline) CCS, What test should you order for IBS? - correct answer 1. Stool: stool guiac, leukocytes, cultures, ova & parasites. 2. Colonoscopy 3. Abdominal CT scan Umbilical hernia in newborns is associated with? - correct answer Congenital hypothyroidism Screen with TSH (you should screen for TSH anyway) What three metabolic conditions...

ATI PEDS FINAL EXAM LATEST / PEDS ATI FINAL EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH GRADED A+ A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has sustained a broken tibia. Following the application of a fiberglass cast, the adolescent reports pain and a tingling feeling in the limb. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Give the adolescent ibuprofen B. Elevate the adolescent's leg on pillows C. Place an ice pack on the cast D. Assess for manifestations of c...

Test Bank For Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, 7e Judith E. Brown, Answered-1. Cholesterol is an essential nutrient that must be obtained through one's diet. a. True b. False 2. Lipids are soluble in water but are insoluble in fats. a. True b. False 3. Generally, our bodies absorb a greater percentage of minerals than vitamins from dietary sources. a. True b. False 4. Malnutrition can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake. a. True b. False 5. Seconda...

A drug used to relieve pain is an: - analgesic. A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot properly is: a. galactosemia. b. hemophilia. c. thalassemia. d. thrombocythemia. - hilia. A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called: - rectocele A letter for statement from the insurance carrier describing what was paid, denied, or reduced in payment. Also contains information about amounts applied to the deductible, the patient's co-insurance, and the a...

MLT ASCP Practice Questions With Complete Solutions (With Rationale) Which ethnic group has the highest incidence of hereditary hemochromatosis in the United States? A. Caucasians of Celtic descent B. African Americans C. Persons of Mediterranean descent D. Hispanics (Answer: - A; In the US, Caucasians of Celtic descent have the highest incidence of hereditary hemochromatosis. True/False Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) susceptibility tests should be performed against other b...

Galactosemia No BM, special formula. Unable to breakdown the sugar GALATOSE, usually on SOY formula PKU phenylketonuria - partially BF OK + special formula- amount of allowed BM will be determined by monitoring infants blood levels Exceptions to EBF Galactosemia, PKU, premie, medical/nutritional conditions, mother medications Why would premies be an exception to being EBF May require additional minerals, calories and vitamins. Predominant feeding Mothers milk + water, teas, oral rehydr...

How quickly should BF be initiated? - ANS- within 30 mins of birth There are many illnesses that are less likely to occur if babe is breastfed, what are these? - ANS- gastro, NEC, AOM, LRTIs, asthma, atopy, DM, SIDS, leukemia Benefits to mother from BF: - ANS- rapid return to non-preg state, strong bond, decreased br/ovarian Ca, decreased metabolic syndrome, NIDDM, and PPD Contraindications of BF - ANS- galactosemia, T-cell lymphotrophic virus, TB, Ca or Ca tmt, HIV, nipple herpes What is...