Exam 1
neutropenic precautions
limit visitors, no fresh flowers, all foods need to be cooked
what do you do first if someone is presenting with Vtach?
check their pulse
what is intrarenal failure
a direct hit to the kidneys (ex: nephrotoxic drugs and CT dye)
why do we want to encourage early ambulation post op
prevent DVTs and atelectasis
what medication is often prescribed for a-fib?
anticoagulants (warfarin)
symptoms of an upper UTI
flank pain, fever, cloudy or bloody urine, painful or frequent urination
most important things to administer to someone in sickle cell crisis
fluids, pain medication, and oxygenation
what signs do we expect to see with meningitis?
headache and nuchal rigidity
a rigid board-like abdomen is a sign of
peritonitis
what electrolyte imbalances will you see with someone with Addison's
high potassium and low sodium
what condition is predisposing for respiratory alkalosis
precautions after hip arthroplasty
abduction of the hips, don't bend over more than 90 degrees, don't turn pt onto affected side
CAUTION signs
MI symptoms in a woman
indigestion and nausea
taking care of skeletal traction (Traction acronym)
T: temperature
R: ropes hang freely
A: alignment maintained
C: circulation checks
T: type and location of fracture (provide education, care, and bathing)
I: increase fluid intake
O: overhead trapeze for mobility
N: no weights on bed or floor