Final

WEEK 7

100

Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening reaction during the intra-op or post-operative. When the nurse observes elevated temperature, it is (an early or late) sign.

LATE

study for early & late s/s and treatment

200

Burn - Rule of nine

What % is the back (post. trunk)?

18 %

study for rule of nine

300

What are the early signs of Malignant hyperthermia?

tachycardia, tachypnea, rigid muscle, hypercarbia

400

What medication should be given when a client presents with malignant hyperthermia?

Dantrolene sodium

500

The Parkland formula is for 24 hr fluid resuscitation for a burn client. 

Volume LR = 4 ml x BSA % x Kg

The first 1/2 of fluid is given during the ___ hours, and the last 1/2 of fluid is given during ____ hours. 

8hour, 16 hour

study for formula and calculation

WEEK 5

100

What is the most common symptom of esophageal disease?

Dysphagia

200

It prevents the final transport of hydrogen ions into the gastric lumen.

A. Protonix pump inhibitor

B. Mucosal barrier

A. Protonix pump inhibitor

study for GERD medications (table 39-4, p. 1258)

300

It neutralizes the hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach.

A. H2 Blocker

B. Antacid

B. Antacid

400

Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

The major symptoms are bloody diarrhea, feeling urgency with an inability to defecate, and may contain pus and mucus.

UC

study for CD vs UC

500

Which is NOT the insulin function?

A. Increased liver storage of glucose as glycogen

B. Increased breakdown of lipids for fuel

C. Decreased blood glucose levels

B

Study for Diabetes Mellitus 

Study for insulin (pathophysiology p. 1489)

WEEK 3

100

A client is scheduled for an electroencephalogram (EEG). Which food on the tray should the nurse remove prior to the test?

Orange juice, Toast, Coffee, Eggs

coffee

200

What is at most risk for a hemorrhagic stroke?

uncontrolled hypertension

study for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke

300

The client diagnosed with atrial fibrillation has experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which medication would the nurse anticipate being ordered for the client on discharge?

Anticoagulation medication

study for treatment of strokes (including TIA)

400

Cranial nerve I is olfactory for the smell.

Cranial nerve II is ________ for ________.

Optic  Vision

study for CN's name, function

500

This aphasia prevents a person from forming clear words or sentences.

A. Broca's aphasia

B. Wernicke’s aphasia

Broca's aphasia

study for stroke

WEEK 1

100

What kind of draining system will be inserted with thoracic surgery for draining secretions, air, and blood from the thoracic cavity?

Chest tube

200

What is one of the signs of pulmonary embolism?

A. Cough

B. Hemoptysis

C. Tachypnea

C. Tachypnea

study for s/s of respiratory disorders

300

A trauma client is exhibiting paradoxical chest expansion and respiratory distress.

A. Flail chest

B. Cardiac tamponade

A. Flail chest

400

TB medications

INH, RIF, EMB, PZA

study for side effects and patient education (Table 19-4, p. 549)

500

Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client undergoing a tracheostomy?

Ineffective airway clearance