Hematologic/Cancer
How would you instruct your patient to take their iron supplement?
with OJ
Which endocrine gland is directly involved with metabolic rate and heat production
Thyroid
Which respiratory condition is commonly associated with wheezing?
Asthma
What does NPO mean?
nothing by mouth
A nurse is caring for a patient with prolonged vomiting. Which acid-base imbalance is the patient at risk for?
Metabolic alkalosis
What are 2 signs and symptoms of a blood transfusion reaction?
Fever, tachycardia, SOB, rash
What are 2 signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
Excessive hair loss, fatigue, and feeling cold
Name 2 complications associated with untreated sleep apnea?
Morning headache, fatigue, stroke, MI
What must be signed before pre-meds are given?
Consent
For a patient who has a blood sugar of 750 mg/dL (41.7 mmol/L), a serum pH of 7.0, and a low level of HCO3, which acid–base imbalance would be expected?
metabolic acidosis
What are 2 triggers for a sickle cell crisis?
high altitude, dehydration, infection
What disorder results in ketones in the urine, and fruity breath?
DKA
Which acid-base imbalance is seen in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (emphysema)
Respiratory acidosis
Severe, life-threatening genetic reaction to certain general anesthesia drugs
Malignant hyperthermia
Name 2 signs of fluid volume excess
ankle edema, crackles, elevated blood pressure, low hematocrit
Which abnormal diagnostic test result would the nurse associate with Hodgkin's disease
Reed-sternburg cells
Which supplement is likely to be prescribed for a patient who has hypoparathyroidism
Calcium
where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
alveoli
Who can press the PCA if the patient is in pain?
only the patient
Name 2 signs/symptoms of dehydration
poor skin turgor, hypotension, tachycardia
Name one cancer promoter
alcohol
Where in the pancreas is unsulin produced?
beta cells
Obstructive Diseases: asthma, COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis
Restrictive: scoliosis, pulmonary fibrosis, obesity
What is the purpose of splinting when coughing after surgery
prevent dehiscence and reduce pain
What has been your favorite topic this summer?
:)