disease is bad mmmkay
HIV attacks the immune system and is staged based on CD4 cells at what point does it become AIDS
what is CD4 cells less than 200cells/mm
autoimmune diseases make your own body hurt its own self!!!!!! this type of immure reaction cause inflammation everywhere what lab value/s will elevate
what are the CRP SED RATE(ESR) ANA Eosinophils
This process can never be delegated
what is the nursing process
ADPIE
nursing process says we must assess continually.. what is the length of time we must stay with the pt and assess after staring blood transfusion
what is 15 minutes
true or false once in the chart DNR/ Living wills / advanced directives can not be changed you called tom cruise to ask and he didn't know
what is false
herpes rash is characterized by vesicles itching pain but can be pretty much anywhere and has many names regardless we treat with what drugs
what is valacyclovir acyclovir famciclovir etc
many drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS/ cancer/ and other issues cause side effects and require lab work to monitor should you monitor if a drug suppress bone marrow
what is the CBC
nurses delegate to UAP but the charge nurse will delegate to you a new nurse. the most critical patients should be assigned
what is the most experienced nurse
assessment of this old guy reveals to you his daddy had prostate ca so did his brother bubba his other brother bob and his uncle jim tom what lab do you expect will be ordered
what is the PSA
oh my lawd your pt going to surgery today. since you are a well educated nurse you know bleeding and infection are the surgery pts mortal enemies. what labs should you look at before they go down and what will you do if they real bad........
what are CBC INR PT PTT then call tom cruise and the surgeon !!
what is clindamycin
erythropoietin stimulates RBC production in the marrows. What lab values will elevated to indicate the drug is working
what are HGB AND HCT
you may not delegate education but you can have UAP reinforce education to your menopausal lady regarding birth control ie continue to use some for how long again ????
what is one year without menstruation
assessing a trauma victim.... lets say crashed a snowmobile into the ski lift and now here they are in what order will you assess
What is airway breathing circulation then disability ( hello spine and neck ) now expose them ( get naked to ensure no hiding wounds or injuries )
my grandma is complaining that she is getting dark spots ( liver spots ) on her hands she called and wants to know if this is okay or is she should call tom cruise or oprah winfrey for help you tell her
what is okay g ma pigmentation changes are normal with age.
kidney disease means your body isn't ejecting wastes and toxins well. lots of symptoms will happen one skin symptom often reports in association with CKD is what
what is pruitis
once called the disease of kings cause you can get it from eating and drinking the good stuff (whiskey and red meat) Gout is a disease of exacerbation and remission ( kinda ) daily treatment is allopurinol during a flare what is the drug/s of choice
what are cochicine and NSAIDS (Indomethacin)
you cant delegate triage in a normal er operating scenario who do you see first the sickest pt or the patient you can get out fastest
what is the sickest
on assessment of the wily old lady from the nursing home you k=notice her usually ferocity is replaced with slurred speech and drowsiness you correctly check the mar sent from the home and see she was given a large dose of diazepam for her "anxiety and agitation" you know this benzodiazepine has an antidote that is called
what is flumazenil (aka romazicon)
red dots (strawberry spots ) green frothy dripping ow lawd tom cruise done gave you what STI that is seen on microscope swimming he said he got it from some girl called mona i think
trichomoniasis (tricky mona)
BPH and prostate cancer can have some similar symptoms both of which come from an enlarging prostate what urinary symptoms will you likely experience when your prostate enlarges
what is trouble starting urine flow or dribbling
hydroxychloroquine (aka horse dewormer that won a nobel prize) is used for treating many conditions from controversial covid to widespread use in autoimmune conditions what labs should be monitored when taking
what are CBC Renal function and Liver function
if you delegate assessment of a burn victim your about to loose your job so instead you go by the rule of nines to determine the body surface area burned what is the rule of nines
head and neck-9
upper limbs - 9 each ( front and back combined -9)
trunk -18 front 18 -back ( 36 total)
genitalia -1
lower limbs - 18 (front and back combined -9)
clonidine lisinopril atenolol all decrease bp as a result many males experience this unwanted sexual side effect
what is erectile dysfunction
well north korea just release anthrax into a salad bar in your area thank you kim jong un after taking a quick bathroom break to kiss your own $&# goodbye you know pts who ingest anthrax complain of what
what is abd pain N/V and bloody diarrhea
also after calling both tom cruise and oprah winfrey they agreed you should kiss your own %$& goodbye too