Don't Be a Generic Pain
This drug is given intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously as an opioid antagonist to reverse the serious adverse effects of an opioid agonist overdose
What is Naloxone?
The diagnosis of this specific type of lymphoma is confirmed by the presence of giant, multinucleated cells called Reed-Sternberg cells in the lymph nodes.
What are Reed-Sternberg Cells?
An LVN may only start and superimpose intravenous (IV) fluids or perform blood withdrawals after obtaining this specific credential from the Board
What is Board Certification in IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal?
These two common thyroid-related endocrine disorders may present with clinical appearances and physical symptoms that closely mimic depression or anxiety
What are Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism?
When a patient expresses a desire to die or harm themselves, the nurse must ask direct questions to determine if they have this, which includes evaluating the lethality, means, and intent
What is a suicide plan?
To prevent severe liver damage, this is the maximum total daily dose of acetaminophen allowed for an adult
What is 4 grams daily?
This specialized, gentle massage technique is often performed by certified therapists to move trapped lymph fluid away from a swollen area.
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Under their scope of practice for wound management, California LVNs are permitted to apply complex dressings and remove these two common items used to close surgical incisions
What are sutures and staples?
A severe diabetic who has fallen and presents with a "fruity" breath odor, lethargy, confusion, and anxiety is likely exhibiting signs of this acute, dangerous complication
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
According to Erikson's Psychosocial Stages of Development, people in late adulthood (mid-60s to end of life) reflect on their past accomplishments and failures to resolve this specific developmental conflict
What is Integrity vs. Despair
Because opioid agonists slow the emptying of the stomach and peristalsis in the GI tract, patients should routinely receive stool softeners or laxatives to prevent this very common side effect
What is constipation?
This surgical procedure, which involves removing a small piece of tissue or an entire lymph node, is the definitive diagnostic test for lymphomas.
What is a Lymph Node Biopsy?
Regarding respiratory care, LVNs are authorized to apply and monitor a pulse oximeter and administer aerosol medications, but they are absolutely prohibited from manipulating these invasive or non-invasive breathing machines
What are Mechanical Ventilators?
This life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism presents with extremely high fever, severe tachycardia, and altered mental status.
What is Thyroid Storm?
During a psychosocial assessment of a 3-year-old child, the nurse recognizes that exhibiting this specific fear or growing awareness of unfamiliar individuals is a completely normal developmental milestone
What is Stranger Anxiety?
Stranger Danger is acceptable or any answer that implies the child is afraid and wary of strangers.
Acetylsalicylic Acid should never be given to infants or children because it is associated with the development of this very serious health problem that can lead to mental deficits, coma, or death
What is Reye's Syndrome?
Unlike edema caused by heart failure, lymphedema typically does not respond well to this class of medications designed to increase urine output.
What are Diuretics?
To renew an active license in California, an LVN must complete this exact number of continuing education (CE) contact hours every two years (excluding their first license renewal)
What is 30 hours?
Because of its rapid onset, this type of insulin (such as Lispro or Aspart) should be administered no more than 15 minutes before a meal to prevent a dangerous drop in blood sugar.
What is Rapid Acting Insulin?
A nurse might formulate this psychosocial nursing diagnosis for a patient who continuously exaggerates their negative self-worth with statements like "I'm a failure," rejects positive feedback, and is hesitant to try new things
What is Low Self-Esteem?
This specific term refers to a sudden increase in pain that happens to patients who are already being treated with long-acting pain medications
What is Breakthrough Pain?
This uncomfortable skin symptom, characterized by severe itching without a visible rash, is a common complaint in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
What is Pruritus?
An LVN is legally permitted to perform invasive procedures ordered by a provider, such as urethral catheterizations, enemas, and the insertion of this specific tube that goes through the nose and into the stomach
What is Nasogastric (NG) tube?
Patients with this posterior pituitary condition, characterized by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), excrete massive amounts of very dilute urine and are at high risk for dehydration.
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
Housework, preparing meals, taking medications properly, and managing finances are examples of these specific activities needed to live independently, commonly assessed in older adults using the Lawton scale
What are Activities of Daily Living?