Fracture
Anemia
GI
GI
Immunity
100
Lower Leg bone fracture. Not protruding through the skin, shattered into multiple pieces is known as?
Closed Comminuted Fracture of the Tibia/Fibula
100
This type of anemia results from heavy menses, or chronic blood loss.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
100
Medications for GERD that can cause an increased risk of pneumonia/C.diff is
Proton Pump Inhibitor - Pantoprazole (Protonix)/Lansoprazole (Prevaci)
100
Appendicitis manifests with which symptoms?
Periumbilical pain and tenderness that migrates to the RLQ.
+ fever
+ leukocytosis
+ rebound tenderness
100
Blood tests associated with HIV are which of the following?
- CBC
- Blood cultures
- CD4
- Type and Screen
200
Upper Leg Fracture, protruding through the skin, completely severed from the remaining part of the upper leg bone
Complete open Fracture of the Femur
200
Disease processes that can cause anemia
Chronic Kidney Disease
Cancer
Autoimmune disease
200
A patient with a history of alcoholism develops epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Pain is 8/10. What are some possible causes of this pain?
- Liver disease
- Pancreatitis
- Gastritis
200
How can healthcare workers prevent the transmission of C. difficile?
Proper Hand hygiene (SOAP and water)
Disinfecting rooms properly
200
What is the management of a patient with thrombocytopenia?
Platelet transfusion.
300
What is this? Patient had a fracture and this is what it looks like after
ORIF - Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
300
Interventions for anemia include which of the following?
Depending on the kind of anemia
- b12
- iron
- blood
- folic acid
300
A patient presented to the ED with acute abdominal pain. The patient has elevated LFT's and an elevated Serum Lipase/Amylase. What is the likely diagnosis?
Acute Pancreatitis + probably Cholecystitis.
300
What is peritonitis?
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach usually in response to perforation of an abdominal organ or infection.
300
A patient with a WBC count of 18,000 and 70% Neutrophils is likely experiencing what?
An acute infectious (likely bacterial) infection in the right context.
400
This is what a patient's leg looked like after cast removal. What is going on?
Compartment Syndrome
400
A patient has a
hemoglobin of 6.8
Hct 27
MCV 58
What is the appropriate intervention?
A blood transfusion
400
What are indications for an NG tube?
- suction
- bowel obstruction decompression
- Enteral feedings
400
What are causes of pancreatitis?
- gall stones
- alcoholism
- trauma
400
Lupus is a disease that affects what?
Originates in connective tissues and affects ALL organ systems
500
A patient is placed in external fixation with weights. What is the purpose?
Fracture stabilization. Should stay in place as long as possible unless something really serious happens.
500
When transfusing blood what should the nurse do?
- Give only with NS
- Verify with 2 RN's
- Monitor VS frequently
- Monitor for transfusion reactions
- Serial CBC's to show improving H&H
500
These drugs should be avoided in patients with ulcers
NSAIDS, ASA, Corticosteroids
500
Elevations in Lymphocytes and Eosinophils are caused by??
Lymphocyte - Viral illness
Eosinophils - Parasitic illness, Allergic
500
The difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis is ?
OA - not inflammatory, worsens with activity, Heberden's nodes are a symptom of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand.
RA - inflammatory, autoimmune, stiffness improves with movement, swan-neck deformity (SND) and boutonniere deformity