MobiLITTY
Sign of dislocation in post-op arthroplasty
What is a "popping" sensation?
(also increased pain at surgical site, groin pain, numbness, immobility, one leg appears shorter than the other)
The 5 stages of grief
What is denial - anger - bargaining - depression - acceptance?
What is pediculosis?
Treatment for impetigo
What is topical antibiotic ointment?
Not relieved by rest and/or nitroglycerin
What is unstable angina?
Complications of Parkinson's Disease
What are aspiration pneumonia, altered cognition, sleep disturbances, psychiatric disturbances, and depression?
unconsciously preparing for what might happen - yet to take place
What is anticipatory grief?
(loss of "normal" life, loss of a limb/amputation)
What are PAD, DM, IV drug use, insect/animal bites, immunosuppression, burns, and advanced age?
Key diagnostic tests for TB
What is quantiferon and chest X-ray?
Important things to assess/monitor for heat stroke and hypothermia
What is urine output, core temperature, CMP, cognition, and continuous cardiac monitoring?
Requirement for stability of post-op total hip arthroplasty
What is an abduction pillow? (no hyperflexing)
3 main areas to assess with a grieving client
what are perception of loss, adequate support, and coping behaviors?
A common infection causing scaly, peeling skin between the toes
what is tinea pedis (athletes foot)?
complication of chronic otitis media
~6 occurences/year
Education for patients with PUD
What is avoid NSAIDs, lifestyle changes, dietary changes, smoking cessation, limit alcohol and caffeine?
What is baclofen?
unanticipated or sudden events that threaten the individuals integrity
What is situational loss/crisis?
(death of a loved one, loss of a job, physical/emotional illness in an individual or family)
Treatments for cellulitis
What are oral and IV antibiotics, and wound care?
also warm compress and pain management
Signs and symptoms of bronchitis
what is chronic productive cough, accessory muscle use, depression, and fatigue (chronic)? MIld URI, fever, dry hacking cough, coarse rales, unlabored breathing (acute)?
Primary sx of right-sided heart failure
What is JVD, peripheral edema, and fatigue?
Weight-bearing exercises vs muscle building exercises
What are the differences in preventative exercises for osteoporosis vs osteoarthritis?
May not be recognized or fully supported as grievers
What are children experiencing a loss?
(limited social recognition)
should be honest with children about loss
important nursing intervention in tracking progression of cellulitis
what is the circling boundary of redness?
A specific region (and pattern) of skin that receives sensory innervation and is key in diagnosing/tracking shingles.
What is a dermatome?
a cardiac rhythm with a saw-toothed pattern
what is atrial flutter?