VISION
What is term used to describe unequal curvatures of the cornea?
What is Astigmatism
What is the medical term for earwax?
What is Cerumen
What is the most important nursing intervention assessment for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy?
What is fall risk
A patient receiving external radiation should have a diet high in _______ and _________ to promote healing and tissue regeneration.
What is protein & calories
A patient requires 2 drops of antibiotic eye medication in each eye.
How many total drops will be administered in total?
What is 4 drops
A nurse measures Foley catheter output and empties a urinal into the toilet. Urine splashes into the nurse’s left eye. For how long should the nurse rinse the affected eye?
What is 15-20 minutes
What are two at home remedies that can be used to help soften and break down cerumen?
What are mineral oil & hydrogen peroxide
What is the cancer of the lymphatic system that involves the lymph nodes, spleen and immune cells?
What is Lymphoma
What type of nurse should avoid entering the rooms of residents who are receiving cancer medications?
What is pregnant and breastfeeding
An oncology patient is prescribed Ondansetron 8 mg PO. Available tablets are 4 mg each.
How many tablets will you administer?
What is 2 tablets
What age-related condition causes the inability to focus on close/nearby objects?
What is Presbyopia
What temperature should ear medications be held before administration?
What is the cancer of the bone, muscle, fat and connective tissue?
What is Sarcoma
A patient has decompensated heart failure with low hemoglobin and platelet counts. What order should the nurse anticipate?
What is blood transfusion
A patient is to receive 1,000 mL NS over 8 hours.
What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
What is 125 mL/hr
What condition causes microaneurysms & vascular changes in the retinal blood vessels?
What is Diabetic Retinopathy
What part of the ear allows the “popping” sensation that occurs when you fly?
What is Eustachian tube
Cancers are identified by _______, ________, _________, and _________. Name at least 3.
What is:
- Tissue affected
- Location
- Cell appearance
- Speed of cell growth
What is the term to describe inflammation of the mouth?
What is stomatitis
An oncology patient weighs 165 lb. A medication is ordered at 0.2 mg/kg.
How many mg should the patient receive?
What is 15 mg
If a patient has this condition, they may be prescribed miotics, prostaglandins, alpha blockers, beta blockers, mydriatics (such as Benadryl), or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
What is Glaucoma
What is the measurement used to determine the volume or intensity of sound?
What is decibels
What is the clinical term that is used to describe tumors that are cancerous or benign?
What is neoplasm
What clinical condition occurs when radiation and chemotherapy attack rapidly dividing cells, causing low blood cell counts?
What is bone marrow suppression or (Myelosuppression)
A patient is to receive 500 mL over 4 hours using tubing with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL.
Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min. Round to the nearest whole number.
What is 31 gtt/min