Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
These are symptoms consistent with osteoarthritis
What are pain, stiffness (especially after period of rest), motion loss, swelling, muscle weakness, joint deformity?
CaloMist (cyanocobalamin) may be given for this type of anemia
What is Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
The purpose of this exam is to determine the ability of the test taker to meet minimum standards for safe practice
What is the NCLEX-RN (or PN).
A client with anemia will commonly have what abnormal levels on their Complete Blood Count (CBC)
What is a low Red Blood Cell (RBC) count and/or Hemoglobin?
B cells (B lymphocytes) are part of this type of immunity
These are physical treatments for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
What are Strength Training, Weight Bearing Exercises, Posture Control & Balance Training?
Calcium rich foods should not be given within two hours of this medication used in the treatment of osteoporosis
What is alendronate (Fosamax)?
These are tips for success on the day of the NCLEX
What is getting a good night's sleep the night prior, dressing comfortably, arriving early, knowing the location of the testing center, and making sure all paperwork is complete?
These are symptoms of anemia
Fatigue, decreased energy, weakness, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, palpitations (feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly), pallor (pale)
Anaphylactic shock and angioedema are categorized as this type of reaction
What is Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction?
These are risk factors for the development of osteoporosis
What are people over 50 years of age, post-menopausal females, and family history of osteoporosis?
Long term NSAID use for the treatment of inflammatory disorders puts clients at risk for this
What is bleeding?
Common questions you should be prepared to answer during an interview for an LPN/RN position
Tell me about yourself.
Why did you become an LPN/RN?
What is your educational background?
What are your future goals?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Give an example of how you were a good team player.
Tell me about a time you cared for a challenging patient and how you handled the situation.
This type of anemia may present with CNS symptoms such as paresthesia and problems with position sense
What is Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
Skin, cilia, gastric acid, body hair
What are defenses of the innate immune system?
Seen with advanced osteoporosis, this excessive curve of the spine resulting in an abnormal rounding of the upper back causes people to hunch over
What is kyphosis?
This medication treats gout and prevents future attacks
What is Allopurinol?
Strategies used to help new nurses transition into practice
What are orientation, preceptorship, and nurse residency programs?
This eating disorder may be seen in clients with iron deficiency anemia which causes cravings of substances other than food
What is pica?
A nonspecific response that is characterized by swelling, redness, pain, itching, and increased warmth at the affected site
What is inflammation?
These are teaching points for a client that has undergone a total hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis
Avoid flexion of hip >90 degrees
Do not cross legs - use a wedge between legs (prevent adduction)
Utilize toilet seat riser
Signs of dislocation – pain, shortening of leg on affected side, internal rotation
A client that has an increase in temperature while receiving a blood transfusion may be treated with this
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
Study strategies for success when taking the NCLEX
What are reviewing the NCLEX-RN Test Plan, setting up a dedicated review schedule based on your test date, and reviewing material you learned throughout nursing school?
A client with folic acid deficiency anemia requiring a transfusion for a low hemoglobin needs this type of blood product
What are Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)?
These are changes to the immune system as we age
What are?
Microbiome changes; overgrowth of more pathogenic organisms occurs
Lower T-cell function
B-lymphocytes take longer to become sensitized and begin to make antibodies to new antigen exposures
Circulating autoantibodies increases