What 2 Vital Sign changes will you see if patient has Neurogenic Shock?
What is Hypotension & Bradycardia
100
What is the diagnostic test for bone density?
What is DEXA: duel energy X-ray absorptiometry
100
What should the nurse always assess after a fracture is immobilized with a splint?
What is Check circulation: assess for pulse & cap refill
200
A patient is admitted with a spinal cord injury from a MVA. The patient exhibits a complete loss of motor, sensory & reflex activity below the injury level. The nurse recognizes this condition as what?
What is Spinal Shock
200
What is the definition of Bursae?
What is small sacs lined with synovial fluid
200
What education should be included for a patient with a plaster cast?
What is no weight bearing for 24-72 hrs.
Bonus Question: What is the difference between Complete & Open fracture?
300
What are 3 causes of Autonomic Dysreflexia?
What is Distended bladder, Skin irritant & Stimulation of pain receptors.
300
What is the most common cause of Osteomyelitis? and who is most at risk?
What is STAPH & males under 12
Bonus Q's: What are complications of prolonged Antibiotic use?
300
You are caring for a patient who has developed compartment syndrome, what assessment would expect to find?
What is patient complains of severe pain, which is unrelieved by opiods. Changes in the 5 Ps are all late signs.
400
The nurse is providing a patient with Bell's Palsy with information about medications that might reduce nerve tissue edema. Name the medication?
What is Prednisone.
Bonus Question: How quickly should the medication be started?
400
Name the 5 P's of neurovascular assessment?
What is Pain, Pulses, Paresthesia, Pallor & Paralysis
400
A patient comes to the clinic complaining of morning stiffness, weight loss, & swelling of both hands & wrists. You suspect the patient has what condition?
What is Rheumatoid arthritis
500
The Nurse is providing care for a patient who has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Which assessment should be the nurse's priority? Pain assessment, Neuro assessment or Respiratory
What is Respiratory
*acute risk of respiratory failure.
500
What condition is known as the "Silent thief"? and what nursing interventions can slow the disease process?
What is Osteoporosis.
Nutrition: Calcium & Vitamin D sup
Moderate Exercise
& Fosamax
500
What are some signs & symptoms of Fat embolism? What are prevention & treatment of DVT?
What is Altered mental status, respiratory distress, fever, tachycardia & tachypnea.
Anticoagulants, Compression devices, early ambulation & ROM exercises.