med surg 3 exam

lab values

100

what is the lab value for RBC 

4.2-6.1

200

what is the lab value for calcium?

8.5- 10.5

300

what is the lab value for phosphorous

2.5-4.5

400

lab value for glucose 

60-110

500

what is the therapeutic Hgb A1C in DM

<7.0%

neuro fun 1

100

A pen or flashlight or any object is used to stroke the foot from the heel towards the great toe; in adults a normal test occurs when the toes contract and draw together

Babinski reflex

200

Test for balance where patient stands with eyes open and then closed; slight swaying is normal but loss of balance is abnormal

Romberg test

300

Uses a reflex hammer which elicits motion

Deep tendon reflexes

400

Patients experience 1-8 daily each lasting 15 mins to 3 hours

cluster headache 

500

Inflammation of the arteries that causes a localized headache in the region of the temporal arteries

Cranial arteritis

neuro fun 2

100

What are the causes of meningitis?  

Secondary to otitis media

Viruses, bacteria, and fungi

Secondary to a cancer

Weakened immune system

200

A patient arrives to the emergency room and is suspected of having meningitis.  What test may be ordered prior to doing a lumbar puncture?  

CT scan to make sure the brain has not shifted

300

Meningitis can best be prevented by what method?

Taking the vaccine at 11-12 years and a booster at 16 years of age

400

Weakness in the muscles that occurs due to antibodies developed against acetylcholine at the junction of the muscle and nerve

Myasthenia Gravis

500

Pain aggravated by bending, lifting, or straining

Lumbar disk herniation

diabetic fun

100

Pancreatic beta cells

Release insulin

200

Stimulates the release of glucose from the liver

Occurs when glucagon increases

300

What occurs in type I diabetes?  

Insulin production decreases

Beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed

400

What are the 3 P's of hyperglycemia?  

Polyphagia

Polyuria

Polydipsia

500

A research study found that type 2 diabetes can be prevented with which measures?

Reduction of BMI to less than 24

random

100

What is the medical and nursing management for a patient with a cervical disk herniation?  

Use of a cervical collar

Surgical removal of the disk

NSAIDs to relieve pain and inflammation

Muscle relaxants to decrease muscle spasms

200

lab value for new onset diabetic HgbA1C

>7.0%

300

the cognitive, functional, and behavioral changes that characterize dementia eventually destroy a person’s ability to function

Dementia

400

Lantus and Levemir

insulin

Long acting

500

Fat is broken down and converted to ketones

DKA