Stress of Surgery
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
GI, Biliary, & Exocrine
Endocrine
100
Name 3 nonpharmacologic ways to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Ankle Pumps, Quad Sets, Gluteal Tightening, Straight Leg Raises, SCDs, Ted Hose, Turning and Ambulation
100
What is the name for the amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle during each systole?
Stroke Volume
100

What are the parameters for a normal PaO2?

60-100

100

What is the primary function of the GI system?

to absorb and convert ingested nutrients and fluids into a form that can be used by the cells of the body

100

This condition is caused by a lack of iodine in the diet

What is goiter
200
What is the first nursing priority in the PACU?
Assess airway and respiratory status
200
Which two heart valves close to make the S2 sound?
Pulmonic and Aortic Valves
200

While drawing an ABG, how does the nurse prevent clotting of the sample?

Use a pre-heparinized syringe

200
What is xerostomia?
dry mouth
200
What hormone controls blood glucose during stress, increases the breakdown of fats, and inhibits the release of insulin?
What is epinephrine
300

Give 1 example of an opioid analgesic, a non-opioid analgesic, an adjuvant analgesic, and a non-pharmacologic intervention for pain relief.

*What is Morphine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, Meperidine, Fentanyl (all opioids); NSAIDs, Acetaminophen (non-opioids); Tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants (adjuvants); relaxation techniques, repositioning, distraction, environmental considerations/changes, massage, cold/heat, etc. (non-pharm).

300

Name the type of heart failure that is exhibited by these S/S: dyspnea, orthopnea, frothy sputum, dry hacking cough, unexplained fatigue

Left-Sided Heart Failure

300
Which two conditions are under the umbrella diagnosis of COPD?
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
300
What are 3 things a nurse should include in discharge teaching for a patient with dumping syndrome?
eat small frequent meals eat a high protein diet limit fat intake limit carbohydrates in diet avoid very hot and cold food and beverages
300
Which type of diabetes is due to the development of resistance to endogenous insulin?
What is Type 2
400
What is the term for the lowest intensity of a painful stimulus that is perceived by a person as pain?
Pain Threshold
400

Name three clinical manifestations of pericarditis.

severe chest pain, radiating pain to the trapezius muscle, fever, malaise, tachycardia, (In bacterial:high fevers, shaking chills, night sweats)

400

This condition can be caused by hyperventilation and would be evident based on ABG findings. 

What is respiratory acidosis

400

This is a major risk factor for acute pancreaitis

What is alcohol abuse

400

Name 4 anterior pituitary hormones:

Growth hormone (GH), Prolactin (PRL ), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH), Gonadotropins: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

500
Name this complication of general surgery. S/S include: rapid rise in temperature, tachycardia and ventricular dysrhythmia, tachypnea, cyanosis, rigidity of skeletal muscles
Malignant Hyperthermia
500

How high must a BP reading be for a client to be diagnosed with a hypertensive crisis?

180/120

500

This type of lung sound is often exhibited in patients with pneumonia

What is crackles

500
What is the reasoning behind only giving essential medications to hepatitis patients?
because most meds are metabolized in the liver
500
Name the 3 classic signs of diabetes mellitus:
What is polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
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