Immune
Name all the organs of the immune system (slide 8)
- Lymph Nodes
- Spleen
- Bone Marrow
- Thymus gland
- Tonsils
- Skin
- Gut Flora
What is Malignant Hypothermia and what does it occur?
Rare metabolic Disorder that has a fast rise in body temp/severe muscle contractions
Occurs with exposure to succinylcholine especially in conjunction with inhalation agents
What is Erythropoiesis ?
The Process of RBD production and regulated by cellular O2 Requirements
What is OSA ?
Intermittent absence of airflow through mouth/nose during sleep
Can cause temporary O2 decrease and CO2 increase
True or False: Inflammation is always present with infection, and vice versa. (slide 10)
False - Infection is *not* always present with Inflammation
Name 5 of the 10 post-op complications
- PE
- Urinary Retention
- Pneumonia
- Hypovolemic Shock
- Atelectasis
- Infection
- Dehiscence
- Evisceration
- Gastric Dilation
- Paralytic Ileus
What are some clinical manifestations of Thrombocytopenia ?
- Can be asymptomatic
- Mucosal or cutaneous bleeding (petechiae, purpura, bruising FROM petechiae)
- Ecchymoses
- Bleeding or Hemorrhage
What are some common drugs used to prevent or treat active TB
- Ethambutol
- Rifampin
- Isoniazid
- Pyrazinamide
Name 4 S/S of anaphylaxis
- Smooth Muscle Contraction
- Increased Capillary Permeability
- Vasodilation
- Angioedema
What are some common reasons for readmission ?
- Unrelieved Pain
- Questions about medications
- wound drainage and/or bleeding
- increased drainage from a drainage device
- fever > 100F
- Misunderstanding of Instructions
- Non-compliance
What are some causes of B-12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency ?
- Surgery
- Chronic Diseases of the GI Tract
- Excess alcohol intake
- Smoking
- Long-term use of H2 histamine receptor, blockers, and PPI's
- Strict vegetarian diets
A patient comes in with the following symptoms - what would you think is the diagnosis ?
- Chest Tightness
- Retractions
- Wheezing and Prolonger Expiration
- Increased CO2 Retention
- Patient states it runs in the family
Asthma
Name 3 common types of opportunistic infections
- Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Tuberculosis
What does the following postoperative pain complication acronyms stand for?
P.Q.R.S.T.
C.O.L.D.S.P.A.
- Quality
- Radiates
-Severity/Symptoms
- Time started/Triggers
- Character
- Onset
- Location
- Duration
- Severity
- Pattern
- Associated Factors
What does the specific lab levels does a "CBC" include?
- WBC and Platelet
- H&H
- MCV
- MCH / MCHC
What are some clinical manifestations of an abnormal pulmonary assessment ? (Slide 3)
- Altered Vitals
- Labored Breathing
- Cyanosis or Pallor
- Chest diameter and apprearance of fingernails
- Cough and/pr sputum
- Breath sounds (wheezing, crackles, diminished or absent sounds)
- Weight
- LOC and energy level
What are three functions of a normal immune system ?
- Defense
- Homeostatsis
- Surveillance
Slide 3
What are some preoperative nursing interventions ?
- Risk identification and Mitigation
- Patient and Family Education
- Physical preparation
- Psychological Support
- Documentation and handoff communication
What are the building blocks needed to construct RBC
- Iron
- Vit B-12
- Folic Acid
What are some clinical manifestations of PNA?
- Fever
- Chills
- Dyspnea
- Tachypnea
- Crackles
- Pleuritic chest pain