Intercranial Regulation
This scale is a quick way to assess the degree of consciousness in the critically ill
What is the Glascow Coma Scale
Cold and Clammy, need some candy
What is hypoglycemia
This type of incontinence occurs when there is an increase in pressure on the pelvic floor muscles
stress incomitance
This is the volume returning to the right side of the heart from the body
pre-load
This is an infection of the subcutaneous layers of tissue
cellulitis
A late sign of increased ICP including an increased BP, decreased HR, and decreased respirations
What is Cushings Triad
Your patient states he is hungry. You note he has been drinking a large amount of water today. His output as been a large amount as well.
What is hyperglycemia
Your patient reports burning with urination, frequency, and strong smelling urine. Name one test you would expect the provider to order
UA
C&S
You see this V-fib on the monitor and the patient has no pulse. What is the most important intervention?
defibrillation
Treatment for pediculosis capitis
pyrethrin shampoo
or petroleum jelly if under 2 years of age
This occurs when a thrombus or embolus blocks cerebral blood flow
What is an ischemic stroke?
Your patient has a glucose of 580. They are severely dehydrated and noted to be in metabolic acidosis. This is the treatment you will expect to be given:
IV fluids and insulin IV
When assessing a dialysis fistula, you should "feel the ________" and "hear the __________"
feel, bruit
Circulation that grows around narrowing arteries that allow additional perfusion to areas with poor circulation
collateral circulation
Your patient has a history of bee sting allergy and has just presented to the ED with multiple honeybee stings. This drug will be given first
Epinepherine
The patient presents with headache, nuchal rigidity, mental status change, and a splotchy rash. Name the MOST helpful test to allow diagnosis
What is Lumbar puncture?
This oral diabetes medication cannot be given with IV contrast because it can cause renal failure
Metformin
You are performing PD on an inpatient. When you open the clamp to the drainage bag, only a small amount of fluid comes out. What nursing intervention can you try?
check tubing for kinks, reposition patient
glossitis, fatigue, dyspnea, low Hb, fever
pernicious anemia
Your patient has a positive ANA test, a negative RF test, elevated ESR, and is complaining of debilitating joint pain. What autoimmune disease do you suspect?
Lupus
You note your new patient is taking Aricept. To adapt your plan of care to this patient you can: (name one)
Encourage self-care
Offer limited choices
Adapt environment to the patient
Recognize that patient deserves to be treated with dignity
This disease commonly occurs in individuals with diabetes due to vascular complications. You would note the patient would have azotemia on their labs
what is renal failure
Your 12 year old patient is complaining of abdominal pain and nausea. Assessment reveal rebound pain in the right lower quadrant and a fever of 100.3 oral. What intervention do you expect?
removal of appendix
You note your post-op patient is oozing blood from their incision, their IV site is oozing. The urine in the Foley bag is pink. They are complaining of abdominal tenderness. You note petechiae on their legs. Their BP is low. Their HR is fast
DIC
This STI is highly contagious. It is spread through contact with infected individuals. There is a vaccine available that is the only vaccine that helps prevent a cancer
HPV/ genital warts.