mixed bag
Endocrine
burns
diabetis
Diabetis
100
A disease that occurs in adulthood from increased release of growth hormone from the pituitary.
What is acromegaly?
100
A blood test for patients who inhale smoke during a fire.
What is a carboxyhemoglobin level?
100
onset at 30 minutes and depending on brand peaks between 2-12 hours
What is 70/30 insulin
100
Typically caused by decreased or no insulin secretion from pancrease
What is Diabetis type I?
200
Risk for falls r/t decreased lower extremity strenght and impaired balance
What is a nursing diagnosis for Cushings disease?
200
An adrenal gland tumor
What is a pheochromocytoma?
200
Cannot be determined by external burns in and electrical burn setting
What the degree of internal damage?
200
orange juice
What is a treatment for hypoglycemia given only to patients who are arousable?
200
An acute disorder often caused by diabetic patients (type I) not taking their insulin when they are sick.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis
300
critical thinking, knowledge base and interpersonal skills
What are three major domains of nursing education
300
impotence or infertility, irregular menstrual cycle, muscle wasting and atrophy and decreased libido.
What are some manifestations of an endocrine disorder?
300
a method to determine the total area burned for each major section of the body
What is rule of nines?
300
a 45-90 degrees
What is the angle of injection for insulin?
300
Adequately hydrate and carry a carbohydrate snack.
What are ways to prevent complications for diabetic patients when they exercise?
400
Risk for injury r/t skin thinning, poor wound healing and bone density loss.
What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for patients with Cushing's disease?
400
pressure dressing with elastic wrap
What is a way to minimize hypertrophic scarring?
400
Isotonic fluid
What is they type of fluid used to treat patients in the original presentation of DKA?
400
The Somogyi phenomenon; Usually occurs at night.
What is a hyperglycemic rebound which occurs in response to low blood sugar with resulting decrease insulin release.
500
hypophysectomy and adrenalectomy
What are surgical interventions for cushings disease
500
In a patient with Cushings disease: hyperglycemia and hypokalemia.
What are lab and electrolyte abnormalities seen with Cushing's disease?
500
Lactated Ringers
What is a common fluid for fluid recuscitation in burn patients?
500
Fast and deep respirations
What are kussmauls' respirations?
500
Wash hands, use strict aseptic technique when changing dressings, avoid injury to skin and closely monitor blood sugar and treat accordingly
What are ways to reduce infection in post surgical diabetic patients
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