Fundamentals
interventions for cramping with an enema
stop/slow the administration rate & lower the height of the tubing
antibiotic that can cause tendon rupture and neuropsychiatric effects
ciproflaxin
Most notable difference between DKA & HHNS
the presence of ketones
most concerning tracing during fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring
Late decelerations
This Professor is known by her strong Boston accent and Diet Coke obsession
Sheila
Preventable secondary complication of hospital stays
pressure ulcers
electrolyte imbalance that increases risk of digoxin toxicity
hypokalemia
this condition may arise as a result of chronic worsening respiratory diseases, its symptoms include hepatomegaly, ascites, edema, jugular vein distention, weight gain and dependent edema
Right-sided heart failure
Newborn reflex that can be observed the longest after birth
Babinski Reflex
This Professor has had several previous careers, including serving in the military
Brian
Appropriate way to obtain a urine sample from indwelling catheter
Draw up urine from catheter port with a syringe
the time frame in which TPA can be given to a stroke patient
3 hours
Endocrine condition arising from a tumor which results in secondary hypertension
Pheochromocytoma
childhood cardiac condition relieved by putting child in knees to chest position
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
This professor was involved in SNA when she was in nursing school and was president of her school's chapter
Elizabeth Brown
Alteration in vision described as "curtain coming down over the eye"
detached retina
type of insulin that cannot be mixed
Lantus
typical cause of post-op fever within the first 24 hours
acetaletis
invasive procedure to test for genetic abnormalities requiring a full bladder
Chorionic Villus Sampling
This professor attended Salem State for her undergraduate degree and took Med Surg with Chairperson Frost
Rachael
You are working as a nurse on a med surg unit. Throughout your shift your patient has 3 tbsp of Tylenol, a cup of orange juice, 12 ounces of coffee, a half cup of milk in his cereal, 6 ounces of water, and 1 tsp of cough syrup. How many mL would you document for his fluid intake?
2400 mL
this type of supplemental medication requires 6 hr blood glucose checks and is given through a central line (PICC/CVC)
TPN
patient reports 8 out of 10 pain, and is receiving morhpine IV, respiratory rate of 8 breathes/mintue, which is their most likely ABG
respiratory acidosis
amount of time you have to replenish fluids in a child after a burn
8 hours
This professors occasionally does legal nursing consulting and works as a SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) nurse
Amanda