Special Senses
risk factor for developing glaucoma
A. overexposure to UV rays
B. severe nearsightedness
C. light skin pigmentation
severe nearsightedness - constant internal pressure
cultural considerations with wound healing
food preferences
nitrofuran antimicrobial
breathing technique required for emphysema
breathe in through nose and out with pursed lips
psoriasis client age 23 has reddish/purplish flakey patches covering arms and legs
what nursing concern can this cause
psychological concern
risk factor for developing hearing loss
prolonged exposure to loud noises
which of the following can be a chronic issue for a nurse?
a. ABD surgical wound
b. diabetic food ulcer
c. cluster of herpes oral sores
diabetic foot ulcer
expected finding with cystitis (think were discomfort may be at)
suprapubic tenderness
s/p thoracic surgery, why are opioid medications given?
YES, there are 2 reasons :)
pain and reduce anxiety
what part of the eye is being treated with LASIK surgery?
cornea
Sign that tinnitus is affecting someone's well being?
A. work is completed in a timely manner
B. ringing in ears is distracting
C. hopefully get treatment for the ringing in my ears
ringing in ears is distracting
client has a gasoline burn on 35% of the body... what is the priority concern
a. decontamination of the client
b. determining the amount of gasoline the client encountered
c. elevation of the head of the bed by 30 degrees
decontamination of the body
chronic kidney client has hyperkalemia.... what will be noted?
decrease deep tendon reflexes
priority nursing concern with hyperparathyrodism
potential urinary obstruction - build up calcium
DI priority teaching concern
frequent urination
which is not a normal age related change
a. dry and wrinkled skin on the auricle
b. dry cerumen
c. otitis externa
otitis externa
priority nursing concern with a pressure ulcer
keep wound clean and noninfected
Why is a low-protein diet ordered for chronic renal failure clients?
protein breakdown produces waste product that can build up in the body and cause further complications
list 3 potential manifestations of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
increase thirst frequent urination
recurrent infections blurred vision
slow-healing wounds
Terminally ill client needs pain managed... how can you accomplish this?
given pain medication prior to pain getting severe/bad
priority problem post ear surgery
potential for injury
patient is bed rest s/p bilateral total knee surgery due to MVA. what instrument can be added to assisted with proper repositioning while in bed?
trapeze
why is blood pressure a concern with acute glomerulonephritis?
immunologic kidney disorder leading to fluid retention which causes increase blood pressure
client has COPD.... what is a major teaching topic that should be covered?
increasing fluids when not contraindicated... keeps secretions thin - humification also works
important concept to remember when irrigating an ear
use body temperature solution/water