Pain
Acute vs chronic pain
Acute- 6 months or less, Chronic- more than 6 months
what does NPO mean?
what are the 3 macros?
protein, carbs, and fats
A patient states they are accepting the loss of their husband after 2 years and are starting to hike like they used to, and enjoy life again
uncomplicated grief/expected
What type of anesthesia is a pt not arousable?
General
What is one important thing a nurse can do while providing postmortem care to a patient?
Wash the patient's body- The nurse should wash the client's body to remove body fluids to provide respect and dignity for the client.
What is important to know about diabetic retinopathy?
It is often asymptomatic in the early stages, damage to the retina is caused by diabetes
constipation
A. Speak in a loud tone
B. Make sure window's are open to let natural light in
C. Face the patient when speaking to them
D. Use hands and gestures to communicate with pt
What is a nursing priority if a patient is experiencing SOB during end of life
give an opioid narcotic to the pt
What is the nurse's role in informed consent?
Ensuring the patient is competent to sign and to be presence when it is signed
A patient is having N/V after surgery, what is a complication of this?
Dehydration and electrocyte balance
a nurse is feeding a patient and they are having difficulty swallowing, pocketing food, and drooling. what should the nurse do?
Position the patient upright during meals and provide a thickened liquid diet as prescribed.
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 2.5 mg. The amount available is 5 mg/5 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
2.5 mL
A nurse is teaching a patient about how to check their blood sugar. The nurse observes the patient checking their BS. What domain of learning is this?
Psychomotor.
A nurse gives a patient 4 mg of morphine for pain after surgery, what is her priority action?
Check the pulse ox *Remember ABC
How would you teach a patient to do incentive spirometry?
•Inhale deeply and hold breath for 3-5 seconds
•Release lips and exhale
•Rest a few seconds between each breath
•Instruct to use 10 times/hour when awake
sitting up
what are the 3 kinds of thickened liquids?
•Thickened liquids
•Nectar thick
•Honey thick
•Pudding thick
How would a nurse expect a preschooler to act after losing a parent?
Cling to caregiver
Name at least 2 vulnerable populations that are at risk for health disparities
Pt with poverty, rural population, LGBTQ+
what is it important to know about elderly people and their ears?
Increased cerumen in the ear canal
What is malignant hyperthermia?
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder that causes a severe reaction to certain anesthesia medications. When susceptible individuals are exposed to triggering drugs, their skeletal muscles enter a hypermetabolic state, leading to excessive heat production, muscle rigidity, and potentially fatal complications.
a patient states "if i would have just been a better husband, she would still be here." What stage of grief are they in?
Bargaining
•Different parts of body touched with objects that provide various sensations
A nurse is preparing to administer benadryl 30 mg PO. The amount available is benadryl oral liquid 7.5 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
20 mL