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NURS 2150: Unit 2: ER/Trauma/Mass Casualty/Bioterrorism (Part IV) Questions With Complete Solutions

At 24-28 weeks gestation, repeat Rh (D) antibody testing for all unsensitized Rh (D)-negative women, unless biological father is known to be Rh (D)-negative Maternal sensitization - ANSWER- Fetal blood crosses placental barrier & mother develops antibodies to the Rh antigen If sensitized mom: - ANSWER- must monitor fetus closely for adverse results : Hemolytic anemia Erthroblastosis fetalsis Hydrops fetalis Antibodies causing hemolytic disease of newborn... - ANSWER- Kell Remember ... K...

Bladder dysfunction - answer- bladder sensation dulled --> emptying impaired several hours after delivery and can lead to breakthrough pain Postdural puncture headache - answer- patient sits or stands --> decreased csf volume creates traction on pain-sensitives cns structures Treatment: caffeine, supine, hydration, blood patch Epidural - answer- indwelling catheter inserted next to dura to allow for repeated and continuous dosing of local anesthetic + opioid · goal: take away contr...

At birth, shunts flow in a left to right direction; eventually, there will be increased blood in the pulmonary circulation, leading to pulmonary hypertension. This will reverse the shunt from right to let, causing cyanosis, RVH, polycythemia, clubbing Asthma in pregnancy - ANSWER- Most common respiratory disease in pregnancy Improves in 1/3, maintains in 1/3, worsens 1/3 Prematurity Low birth weight Multidisciplinary care CONTROL IS CRITICAL Need good fetal monitoring for hypoxia indica...

Parity - answer- number of pregnancies carried to 20+ weeks or delivery of infant weighing 500+ g, regardless of outcome /// description of pregnancy outcomes Nullipara - answer- no births (a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring) Primipara - answer- a woman who has borne one viable child Multipara - answer- woman who has given birth to two or more children Grand multipara - answer- woman who has given birth 5 or more times Gtpal - answer- gravida, term, preterm, abortions, ...

Precipitous labor - answer- labor that lasts 3 hours or less from onset of contractions to time of delivery Risk factors --> ama< previous hx, small baby, multiple Maternal risks --> uterine rupture, uterine atony (pph), tears, amniotic fluid embolism Infant risks --> dec oxygen, facial bruising Precipitous labor nursing care - answer- pt side laying positions D/c oxytocin Call hcp Assess maternal and fetal status Give tocolytic to dec uterine activity Remain with patient ...

How do we prevent adverse effects of tetracycline? - ANSWER- - have the patient sit or stand up while taking to prevent throat irritation - do not lie down right after taking What SE of vancomycin do you report to the physician immediately? - ANSWER- - tinnitus - dizziness - hearing loss stop the infusion immediately and notify physician What do you do if a patient begins to present with Red Man Syndrome? - ANSWER- contact pharmacy to reduce rate of IV medication infusion What is a comm...

Next Generation NCLEX Type Practice Questions. Purpose: There are no points attached to this homework. However, regardless of one’s intrinsic or extrinsic motivation, participation matters. The purpose of this assignment is intended to familiarize students newer NCLEX type questions through examples, and to help students begin to “think like a nurse”. This is facilitated through: (a) the development of critical thinking skills, (b) identification of important cues in a clinical situa...

Next Generation NCLEX Type Practice Questions. Purpose: There are no points attached to this homework. However, regardless of one’s intrinsic or extrinsic motivation, participation matters. The purpose of this assignment is intended to familiarize students newer NCLEX type questions through examples, and to help students begin to “think like a nurse”. This is facilitated through: (a) the development of critical thinking skills, (b) identification of important cues in a clinical situa...

Next Generation NCLEX Type Practice Questions. Purpose: There are no points attached to this homework. However, regardless of one’s intrinsic or extrinsic motivation, participation matters. The purpose of this assignment is intended to familiarize students newer NCLEX type questions through examples, and to help students begin to “think like a nurse”. This is facilitated through: (a) the development of critical thinking skills, (b) identification of important cues in a clinical situa...