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B12 deficiency would be macro, micro or normocytic
macro ...anemia ( so low hemoglobin) with large or high MCV
show me where you would auscultate for the Mitral Valve murmurs
you should know them all- name all 5 and get double points!
what is the heart rate for bradycardia
less then 60 beats per minute
most common type of macular degeneration
dry type
Significant risk factors for having a stroke
Hypertension
Illicit drug use
Cigarette Smoking
P.831 Hoffman
what test is used to confirm HIV
Western blot serum test, Elisa is also serum test but need to have western blot after a Positive
show me where you would assess to find a swollen lymph node that could be an ominous sign
verchow node
what is the function of the perkinje fibers
conduction of the action potential to the ventricles
what are the alarm symptoms of acute angle glaucoma?
pain in eye, sudden onset, halos around lights, nausea and vomiting
A patient in the ED presents with weakness and reports it started suddenly in his feet and legs. Patient complains of back pain and also reports having taken antibiotics about a month ago for an illness. You as the Nurse realize the potential diagnosis of
Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
BONUS
Which tests can you expect the Physician to order?(Select All that Apply)a)Lumbar Punctureb) Colonoscopyc)Electromyographyd) Capnographye)None of the AboveCorrect Answers are A & C. Answer found on page 809-810
What type of deficiency anemia is most common world wide?
microcytic / low iron
where would you see evidence of icterus?
eyes, gums, push on end of nose, possibly skin
name which valves are closed during systole
the atrioventricular valves- therefore no blood is ENTERING the ventricles during systole
Diastole= big drink in ventricles
Systole- little sip in atrium( filling) and push out (of ventricles to the SYSTEM( lungs and body) (so the valve going to the system have to be open
what type of vision is lost with glaucoma?
peripheral vision- loose from outside to in, can do visual field tests , and peripheral vision exams to see loss
Place the following in order of the normal conduction pathway in the heart.
a.Bundle branches
b.AV node
c.SA node
d.Purkinje fibers
Answer: c,b,a,d
most common inherited/genetic anemia?
hematochromotosis ....iron excess
demonstrate the idea of tonic / clonic seizure..
full brain seizure, can start on one side or both but eventually on both, body arch back then contracts and muscles spasm uncontrolled
what electrolyte imbalance would cause a wide QRS and tall peak T waves??
high K
nursing diagnosis that you may see with ear disorder?
risk for injury, disturbed sensory perception, ineffective coping
What would be the best nursing priority of a patient with Vertigo?
a. Monitoring patient when eating for swallowing difficulty.
b. Encouraging fluids.
c. Educating patient on rising slowly from lying to sitting to standing.
d. Monitoring heart rate.
Answer: c
If my ABG says the pH is normal but my HCO3 and my CO2 are abnormal what do I know is true
Fully compensated
what are 3 physical findings/ side effects related to chemo
alopecia, nausea, vomiting, oral mucositis, clotting abnormalities, pain, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, infertility...many more
what does it mean if there are more P waves then QRS complexes?
heart block- a signal is being sent from above but not getting through- so no corresponding QRS from the P waves
symptoms of vertigo
spinning sensation even at rest, imbalance, light headed, nausea vomiting, hearing loss ..box 48.10
You are caring for a vegan patient with a B12 deficiency who was recently prescribed a supplement questions why they have this disorder stating, “I am vegan and eat many green vegetables, surely I don’t need to take medication.” You note the need for further education related to their diet.
Which of the following food sources contain Vitamin B12?
a. meat
b. seafood
c. eggs
d. all of the above
Answer: D, pg. 684