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Which 2 types of precautions are required for a patient with shingles?
Airborne and contact
A patient has undergone a fasciotomy. What complication did this patient likely have?
Compartment syndrome
Which disorder is characterized by positive Kernig's and Brudzinski's sings, and nuchal rigidity?
Meningitis
What treatment does the nurse expect for a patient with asystole?
CPR
What disorder is characterized by a balloon-like bulge in the arterial wall?
an aneurysm
A patient presents with gradual/painless loss of vision, blurred vision, white/grey pupil, and absent red reflex. What diagnosis does the nurse expect?
Cataract
The nurse assesses for an elevation in which cardiac enzyme when identifying ischemia of the heart?
Troponin
What is my instructors middle name?
Free points - Lea
A patient experiences extreme blood loss. What type of shock may occur?
Hypovolemic shock
A nurse assesses a patient who has Cullen's sign, Turner's sign and sever LUQ and epigastric pain. The nurse identifies the patient as having symptoms of what disorder?
Pancreatis
What is my instructors favorite flower?
Free point, double points if correct - Sunflower
Which Aoutoimmune disorder is characterized by the development of plaque in white matter of the central nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis
What type of seizure is characterized by day dreaming, eye fluttering, and picking at clothes?
Absence seizure
A patient has a wound with necrotic tissue. What treatment does the nurse expect to be ordered?
Debridement
What disorder is characterized by cyanotic, cold, numb, and painful fingers when exposed to cold or stress?
Raynaud's
Which atrial dysrhythmia increases a patient's risk of blood clots?
Atrial fibrillation
Which isolation precautions are required for a patient with suspected or confirmed bacterial meningitis?
Droplet precautions
A patient is experiencing an acute attack of gout. What medication does the nurse anticipate administering?
Colchicine
What sound may a nurse hear when auscultating the heart of a patient with pericarditis?
Friction rub
Tachycardia, hypertension, heat intolerance, exophthalmos, weight loss, insomnia, and warm/sweaty skin are symptoms of which endocrine disorder?
Hyperthyroidism
Which oxygen delivery system provides the most precise oxygen delivery without intubation?
Venturi mask
During surgery, what complication can result in muscle rigidity, tachycardia, fever, and dysrhythmias?
Malignant hyperthermia
What patient assessment finding indicates the diaphragm is being paced instead of the heart after a pacemaker insertion?
Hiccups
A patient with an accumulation of blood in the pleural space. The nurse expects what diagnosis?
Hemothorax
A patient has an accumulation of air in the pleural space. The nurse expects what diagnosis?
Pneumothorax