Urine Trouble
2 Common symptoms for polycystic kidney disease
flank pain, polyuria, nocturia, palpable kidney masses, hematuria, hypertension, and proteinuria.
How is Hepatitis C transmitted?
via Blood
name 1 of the MAJOR adrenocortical hormones:
aldosterone
cortisone
estrogen
testosterone
what are the three chambers in a chest tube drainage system?
suction control
water-seal
drainage
what is A term for enlarged liver due to right sided heart failure?
Hepatomegaly
Greatest preventative measure against renal lithiasis
hydration
what type of foods can trigger cholecystic colic?
Fatty and greasy foods
What sort of car does an Endocrinologist drive?
A Gland Rover
between which two structures does the blood collect with a hemothorax?
visceral pleura and parietal pleura
List 3 signs and symptoms specific to left sided heart failure
Breathlessness
Hacking cough
Pink frothy sputum
decreased SpO2
cyanosis
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings in the client’s history would most strongly influence the nurse’s selection of appropriate interventions?
strep throat
What is the kidney's least favorite type of music
Hard Rock
which hormone is involved in both DI and SIADH?
Antidiuretic hormone
What is the typical first symptom of a PE?
SUDDEN dyspnea
what is a S/S of digoxin toxicity?
Nausea
vomiting
anorexia
abd pain
halo/blurry vision
one of the two labs used to monitor kidney function
BUN
Creatinine
What do Budzynski's and Kernig's test for?
meningitis
What is the cause of the increased sodium levels in a patient that has a lack of antidiuretic hormone?
dehydration, polyuria, etc...
What is priority initial intervention with suspected spinal injury?
manual stabilization and immobilization of the spine (specifically the cervical spine) in a neutral position
What do the tinman and Dr Whiting have in common
neither one has a heart...
which electrolyte imbalance is common with dehydration?
hypernatremia, Hypokalemia
strict handwashing, avoiding crowds and sick people, eating only cooked foods (no raw fruits/vegetables), avoiding fresh flowers/plants, and monitoring for a fever above 100.4 F (38C) are examples of what?
neutropenic precautions
“A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, constipation, and unexplained weight gain over the past few months. On physical examination, she has dry skin, coarse hair, and a slow heart rate. Laboratory tests reveal elevated levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and low levels of free thyroxine (T4). What is the most likely diagnosis?
Hypothyroidism
While both involve trauma, this condition is characterized by a "hemodynamic triad" of hypotension, bradycardia, and peripheral vasodilation, whereas its "cousin" involves a temporary loss of all reflex activity below the level of injury.
Neurogenic Shock and Spinal Shock
Describe what NSR means
Normal (rate)
Sinus (p wave before QRS)
Rhythm (rhythmic)