A client sustains burns to their right arm (front and back), right leg (front and back), and face (anterior head). State the TBSA burned using the Rule of Nines
What is 31.5%
This disease comes and goes, causes the affected joint(s) to become red, inflamed, and painful, and is exacerbated by diets high in purine-rich foods (liver, shrimp, alcohol, meats).
What is gout
This reproductive disorder is associated with insulin resistance and elevated testosterone levels.
What is PCOS?
This endocrine disorder can present with constipation, decreased mental status, bradycardia, and cold intolerance.
What is hypothyroidism?
This disorder is an abrupt, abnormal uncontrolled electrical discharge of neurons within the brain.
What is a seizure?
This IV drip medication is used for treatment of shock and heart failure. It works by dilating blood vessels, increasing perfusion to kidneys
A first-line treatment (prescription) for this rheumatic disorder includes the use of methotrexate
What is rheumatoid arthritis
(NSAIDS, DMARD-methotrexate, steroids)
A common surgical procedure for BPH to relieve urinary obstruction.
What is TURP?
A treatment for this endocrine crisis includes administration of IV hydrocortisone
What is an Addisonian crisis?
One of these interventions includes removing the intravenous access as soon as it's no longer necessary to prevent sepsis.
What is a CLABSI bundle?
What are Diabetes sick day rules?
Do not stop taking diabetic medication
Small frequent meals
Check glucose every 3 to 4 hours
Call provider if BS >250 or positive ketones in urine
This medication used for Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause weight gain, mood disorders, immunosuppression, and high glucose levels.
What are steroids
This type of cancer occurs in men between the ages of 15 and 34, is highly treatable, and is more common in Caucasian Americans
What is testicular cancer?
This endocrine disorder can present with tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, unintentional weight loss, buldging eyes/blurry vision, and high blood pressure.
What is hyperthyroidism?
This ear disorder causes a middle ear effusion without infection
What is serous otitis media?
Ensuring that the assistive personnel (AP) has the correct training and knowledge is which of the 5 rights of delegation?
What is the right person?
This transmission-based precaution is used for a client diagnosed with MRSA
What is contact precautions?
Which item on the food tray is safe for a client who is neutropenic?
1) Strawberry, 2) Blue cheese, 3) Honey, or 4) Salt
What is salt?
This endocrine disorder can present with new onset of increased thirst and urination and is usually followed by a head injury.
What is diabetes insipidus?
This infection occurs due to prolonged urinary catheter use.
What is a CAUTI?
In client with suspected ischemic stroke, which part of reviewing the client history is a priority to determine the treatment?
What is "the onset of symptoms".
An autoimmune disease causing fatigue, lymph node enlargement, Raynaud phenomenon, joint swelling, nephritis, and pericarditis.
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Nursing interventions for client with cancer experiencing adverse effects of chemotherapy/radiation (nausea/vomiting/stomatitis).
What is:
serving meals at room/cold temp
small frequent snacks
rinsing mouth with NS or salt/soda water
Subdural vs epidural hematoma
Subdural-slower venous bleed, symptoms can start 48+hours later
Epidural-fast arterial bleed, seizures, vomiting, loss of consciousness
These complications can occur post-op during the hospitalization.
What are:
hospital-acquired pneumonias
pressure injuries
DVTs
CAUTIs/CLABSIs?