Connective Tissues
Gold standard for diagnosing gout
Synovial fluid aspiration
The route that cobalamin must be given for a client with cobalamin deficiency anemia
Parenteral (IV)
(Less likely...intranasal)
This level of temperature in a client with neutropenia warrants priority treatment
100.4 or higher
ORIF stands for this...
open reduction and internal fixation
First line treatment for glaucoma
medications (beta blockers, prostaglandin analogs, etc)
The number of tender points on the widespread pain index that need to present for a fibromyalgia diagnosis
11
Patient's lab values point to which disease process
WBC 1.5, RBC 3.2 , Hgb 6, Platelet 15
aplastic anemia
List 2 nursing interventions when caring for a client undergoing radiation therapy
Assess skin, avoid direct sun exposure or excessive heat, position client appropriately, assess for infection, do not remove markings
What complication is occurring?
-tibia fracture
-SOB, SpO2 89%, petechiae on chest
Fat embolism syndrome
Diagnostic test used to diagnose cardiomyopathy
echocardiogram
List 2 foods that must be minimized for patients with gout.
organ meats, shrimp
A type of anemia that is genetic and affects people of Mediterranean, Asian, and African descent.
Thalassemia
The name of the device that detects levels of radiation that healthcare personnel can wear on their badge
dosimeter
This type of traction involves a boot and dorsiflexion of the foot.
Bonus: what type of traction is it?
Buck's traction
Skin traction
List 3 dietary considerations for a client with Stage V chronic kidney disease
limiting of Na, K, phosphorus intake; fluid intake, protein intake
List 3 types of exercise that would be appropriate to recommend to a client with fibromyalgia
tai chi, yoga, walking, swimming
A client has been diagnosed with folic acid deficiency anemia. What types of foods should be included in education
green leafy vegetables, enriched grain products, avocados, peanuts, orange juice
Name the transfusion reaction:
-crackles in lungs, SOB, SpO2 89%, no edema
TRALI
List each of the 5 P's
Bonus: What is sometimes considered the 6th P?
pain, pulse, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, poilikothermia
2 risk factors for urinary tract calculi
urinary stasis, climate, diet, genetic, obesity, sedentary, dehydration
The type of antibodies present in someone with SLE
positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
A client has been diagnosed with thrombocytopenia. List 3 nursing education interventions.
Blow nose gently, Notify if any signs of bleeding, No vigorous exercise, Prevent constipation, Use electric razor, Hold pressure for at least 10 minutes for needle stick sites, Soft bristle toothbrush
List 2 complications that can occur with a chemotherapy port.
displacement, infection, infiltration
List 2 nursing interventions for a client in skeletal traction
pin site care, weights not dependent, assess weights, assess skin, cough/deep breathe/IS
List top priority in scenario: Client with acute exacerbation of IBD
9/10 pain; BP 99/60; HR 130
Reports nausea and persistent vomiting
Recent bowel movements have been bloody diarrhea
Provide fluid volume replacement (this includes blood!)
(Consider ABCs)