How often should pts get influenza vaccines?
How often should pts get pneumovax vaccines?
annually
once then 5yrs later to be immune
100
SA Node beats at=
If SA Node unable to do its job then who does?
And what rates?
60-100bpm
AV Node 40-60bpm
perkinjie fibers 20-40bpm
100
Type I DM occurs because the body does what to the beta cells?
detroys them
100
Is a legal form that will need to be provided to the patient prior to surgery for a signature. This form must be signed before any pre-op medications are given.
Consent Form
100
This amount of oxygen may be used without an order initially for low O2 levels when respiratory condition is unknown.
2L Oxygen
200
Cough & Deep breathing should be performed:
Use of an incentive spirometer should be how often?
What should be used as a splint after surgery to perform above?
q2hr WA
5-10x qhr WA
pillow, folded blanket
200
Ted Hose- what sizes do they come in? Can they be placed on a pt w/o an order in a facility?
How often should they be replaced? How often should they be taken off throughout the day & why?
Knee and Thigh high
No
q6mths; 20min qshift to check for skin breakdown and perform skin care
200
ADA recommends adults over age ____ be screened for type 2 diabetes q _____ yrs
45; 3
200
These medications will be taken until the patient has 3 consecutive sputum cultures are negative.
TB medications
200
Prior to surgery, the physician may request you use this the morning of surgery as an additional line of defense against organisms on your skin. Shaving surgical site typically done by surgery staff.
What is Antibacterial Soap
300
What normal LS is heard when placing stethoscope over breastbone beneath sternal notch?
What normal LS is heard when placing stethoscope over breastbone in middle of chest?
bronchial; bronchovesicular
300
What is the difference between an AICD and a Pacemaker? Can a pt have a pacemaker implanted that is also an AICD?
AICD- shocks heart into NSR; Pacemaker paces hearts rhythm; Yes
300
Immobile pts should have a full skin assessment how often in long term care?
q 24hrs
300
Does not dissolve blood clots. It is used to thin out the blood so the body can work on breaking down a blood clot on its own.
Coumadin or Heparin
300
What organ is a reservoir for blood?
Spleen
400
Name 3 disadvantages to using oxygen masks instead of nasal cannula?
Can cause skin breakdown from plastic on face, must remove to eat, take meds, and talk
400
Elderly tend to have murmurs due to:
Elderly tend to have dysrhythmias due to:
leaky valves
loss of pacemaker cells w/ age
400
If a pt appears to be having a hypoglycemic episode, and is conscious, what can the nurse give the pt?
OJ, life savers, cake frosting,
400
Should be used after surgery when pain continues even after being medication with pain medications. This can be used as a sort of comfort intervention.
Repositioning
400
This is missing in a patient with pernicious anemia, making the body unable to absorb B12
intrinsic factor in gastric juices
500
What is the name for the TB test?
What does a positive TB test mean?
WHen should it be read?
How many tuberculin units are given per test?
What happens if you test positive?
TST or PPD
You have been exposed to TB
w/in 48-72hrs after given
0.1mL/5 TU
Must get CXR
500
What cardiac dysrhythmia is considered fatal if not treated immediately?
V-Fib
500
A pt who is experiencing hyperglycemia would have what kinds of symptoms?
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
500
Is used with cardiac patients for pain relief and to relieve anxiety and air hunger.
Morphine
500
Sickle Cell Disease treatment at home vs hospital includes:
adequate PO intake, no high altitudes, no iced liquids
adequate pain relief in hospital