Module 1
This type of illness is characterized by long duration, slow progression, and often lacks a complete cure.
What is a chronic illness?
To prevent infection during IV therapy, nurses should follow this protocol when accessing the line.
What is aseptic (or sterile) technique?
(What would you do if you notice s/s of infection at the site? - Remove IV and access a new site on the other arm)
This type of anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12 or folic acid.
What is megaloblastic anemia?
A hallmark sign of advanced COPD, this symptom leads to fatigue and decreased activity tolerance.
What is dyspnea on exertion?
Polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue are typical signs of this blood sugar condition.
What is hyperglycemia?
Identifying factors of chronic illnesses.
What is:
Lasts longer than 6 mos; Slow onset; Usually involves multiple factors; Can permanently alter functioning; Managed not cured; multi-disciplinary team needed; affects more than just the client.
This condition, characterized by shortness of breath and crackles in the lungs, may result from excessive IV fluid administration.
What is fluid volume overload (or pulmonary edema)?
Fatigue, pale skin, and spoon-shaped nails are classic signs of this type of anemia.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
This type of COPD is known as “pink puffer” due to hyperventilation and weight loss.
What is emphysema?
(What are the halmark signs? - prominent accessory muscles, barrel chest and thin cachectic appearance)
Nurses should educate clients with peripheral neuropathy to avoid walking barefoot and to wear these.
What are protective, well-fitting shoes?
Nurses should do this when communicating with older adults to give them enough time to process and respond.
What is allowing extra time?
Clients taking diuretics, such as furosemide, should be monitored for low levels of this electrolyte.
What is potassium?
Glossitis, peripheral neuropathy, and difficulty walking are symptoms of this type of anemia.
What is megaloblastic anemia?
TB is transmitted through this method of infection control concern.
What is airborne transmission?
This test provides an immediate snapshot of a patient’s blood glucose level.
What is a fingerstick blood glucose (FSBG)?
Nurses may need to increase lighting and reduce background noise to support this sensory system.
What is vision or hearing?
Clients with Renal Failure are most at risk for developing this type of electrolyte imbalance.
What is hyperkalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypocalcemia, Hyperphosphatemia.
This lab value indicates the average size of red blood cells and helps differentiate microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic anemias.
What is Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)?
This breathing technique is often taught to clients with COPD to promote better exhalation.
What is pursed-lip breathing?
This test reflects average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months.
What is hemoglobin A1C?
To promote safety and independence, nurses should assess this environmental factor in both hospital and home settings.
What are fall risks or hazards?
Furosemide belongs to this class of medications.
What are loop diuretics?
Before administering epoetin alpha, the nurse should monitor this key electrolyte and this hematologic lab value.
What are hemoglobin and hematocrit?
This is the most common early symptom of COPD.
What is a chronic cough?
This serious complication of untreated hypoglycemia can lead to seizures or coma.
What is loss of consciousness or insulin shock?