Nutrition
To ensure patient safety when preparing to administer drugs through an NG Tube a nurse should...(Multiple actions apply here)
Crush medications and dissolve in >30mL of liquid
Keep HOB elevated >30 degrees
Use liquid medications only if safe for enteral ingestion
What prevents transmission of c-diff (multiple answers)
Hand Hygiene with Soap and Water
Contact Precautions
Vancomycin therapy
What is the leading cause of seizures in geriatric patients
Prior CVA
What inpatient safety precaution can be put in place for patients with dementia
fall precautions
What are symptoms of Gout
Swelling/inflammation, redness, severe pain
A pt with unintentional wt loss and difficulty chewing is also diabetic. What malnutrition risks should the RN assess for? (Multiple answers)
Risk for infection
Impaired wound healing
decreased strength
higher risk for pressure ulcers
What is an often overlooked complication of a colostomy?
Body dysmorphia
What are possible reason for pt agitation in geriatric patients
full bladder
Post-Op pain
separation anxiety
uncomfortable positioning
Name a warning sign of impending Alzheimer's Disease
Increased problems with orientation
What nursing interventions should a nurse implement after hip surgery?
Walker
Room close to nurses station
regular pain assessment
pt teaching
remove clutter
What is a common deficiency associated with absorption disorders
Iron Deficient Anemia
Name a common intervention for a small bowel obstruction
NG Tube
A confirmation of an ALS diagnosis can only be obtained by completing what medical procedure?
Muscle biopsy
Pt with decreased cognition may struggle with what memories and may have what kind of judgement?
Short term memories and impaired judgement
What is the treatment for Lyme disease?
Doxycycline
A patient has unintentionally lost a significant amount of weight due to the fear of gaining weight. What is one recommended intervention
Psychiatric Evaluation
What should Crohn's patients avoid
Fiber
Migraine headaches have 4 phases what phase is indicative of flashes of light
Persons with dementia may struggle with what type of instructions
multi-step instructions
A patient is experiencing a tightening of the skin, joint pain, and difficulty swallowing. What is the patient likely experiencing?
Scleroderma
A patient with the fear of gaining weight should be provided with what types of foods between meals?
high calorie snacks between meals
What is loperamide intended for
episodic diarrhea
What are hallmark s/s of Parkinson's disease
Cognitive memory issues
trouble swallowing and speaking
shuffling gait
frequent falls
Patients with dementia may exhibit what types of behaviors
agitation, especially in the late afternoon and evening
Ankylosing spondylitis presents in what way?
Lower back pain at night that subsides with activity in the morning.