Coping
Aging Process
Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Blood Borne Pathogens
100
Name the developmental stage of a 65 y/o who is depressed and a useful nursing intervention to help with the pts depression...
What is REMINISCENCE is one way the nurse can assist an older adult passing through developmental stages. A pt who is 65 y/o is facing "integrity vs. despair." Depression is NOT a normal part of aging.
100
Name 4 S/S of prolonged pressure on the skin
What is warmth, redness, tenderness, and a burning sensation at the potential ulcer site.
100
You are a home care nurse lost in an unknown area looking for your patients house, which nursing interventions should you take
What is ...leave, go to a familiar area and contact the pt for direction. The agency can also be contacted with any concerns about home safety first. SAFETY FIRST!!!
100
Nursing Education for a pt taking allergin injections
What is...its important not to miss a dose, if this happens, the allergen strength may need to be reduced, so the physician should be consulted.
100
Diagnostic Test to confirm to HIV
What is Western Blot
200
Nursing interventions for a depressed patient who feels like he/she is a burden to others
What is Allow self-care opportunities and establish short-term goals or self-care activities that allow pts to participate or have small successes which can increase their self-esteem.
200
1st S/S of Hypovolemia
What is tachycardia
200
Pt is receiving IV fluids at home, and spouse wants to be involved in pts care...what nursing intervention can be done
What is educate the spouse on how to manage care independently or with the help of family, services of a home health nurse may not be required.
200
Nursing Interventions for a pt with uticaria
What is stress management and relaxation techniques
200
Name 2 Opportunistic Infections with HIV
What is 1) Candida Albicans is a fungus normally found in GI tract 2) Pneumocystits Jroveci Pneumonia lung infection caused by a fungus
300
Name the developmental stage of a 21 y/o with a disfiguring injury
What is Intimacy vs. Isolation is a young adult task, which is to develop a relationship. This developmental stage is likely to be threatened during illness and one of the highest priorities to the pt.
300
What are the affects of aging on the short and long term memory
What is...long term memory retrieval is easier in old age than short-term memory retrieval.
300
Pt is agitated, restless, and at risk for aspiration. Haldol 10mg PO has been ordered...what nursing intervention should be done
What is...Haldol can be effectively administered by injection
300
List Priority Nursing Interventions for pts receiving blood transfusions
What is... 1) verify blood type of the pt and donor (prevention of hemolytic reactions is crucial). 2) At bedside double check pts name, identification number on chart, unit of blood, and pts id bracelet, 3) pts blood type on chart, unit of blood, and paperwork with the unit of blood
300
Laboratory result expected for diagnosis with HIV and when would AIDS be confirmed....
What is ...(HIV) CD4+=180/uL. (AIDS) when CD4+T lymphocyte below 200 cells per microliter or under 14 of total lymphocytes
400
Which adults are at highest risk of suicide and name a nursing diagnosis related to suicide...
What is Hopelessness....accumulation of losses can overwhelm an older adults resources and coping mechanisms and is r/t a high rate of suicide, especially r/t older men. Suicide is the ultimate ex
400
The reduction of liver enzymes effects medication metabolism by
What is ....reduction in drug metabolism and detoxification
400
Differentiate the difference between humoral and cell-mediated immunity...
What is...primarily B cells but is associated by T cells, cell-mediated immunity involves T cells.
400
Name a condition where thyroid production increases, TSH form, and bind with the hormones on the thyroid gland and initially stimulate the thyroid gland to secrete hormones.
What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
400
Pts on Nevirapine (Viramune) are being treated for .... and should be monitored for ....
What is rash especially during 1st month because it may be life-threatening and require stopping the medication.
500
Priority Outcome for a pt with AIDS
What is to remain free from infection, the immune system is damaged by HIV and the ability to combat infections may be severely compromised. A minor infection may kill a pt with AIDS.
500
Fastest Growing Segment of Individuals within the USA...
What is the ages 85-94 years old
500
Pt has an elevated eosinophil level what would the nurse expect...
What is Type I hypersensitivity reaction like allergic rhinitis or anaphylaxis.
500
Priority assessments and interventions for Angioedema focus on...
What is Respiratory distress. If angioedema reaction is severe maintenance of a patent airway is a priority. Any s/s of respiratory distress must be reported immediately and remain the highest priority.
500
When would Zidovudine (AZT) be prescribed
What is for a new borne infant of a mother with HIV
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