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?

80-100

100

What is the primary function of the GI system?

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

100

Name two common causes of anterior pituitary hyperfunction

tumors, hyperplasia

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

What is a wound of primary intention?

A wound that is surgically closed

300

Name the specific condition 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

Postoperative care for a client with Caldwell-Luc surgery includes what positioning

Sidelying

400

What are major risk factors for acute pancreaitis?

biliary stones 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

Name 3 medications commonly administered for pulmonary edema.

Morphine, Aminophylline, Digitalis, Diuretics, O2

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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