Med-Surg I Jeopardy

Stress of Surgery

100

Name 3 nonpharmacologic ways to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Ankle Pumps, Quad Sets, Gluteal Tightening, Straight Leg Raises, SCDs, Ted Hose, Turning and Ambulation

200

What is the first nursing priority in the PACU?

Assess airway and respiratory status

300

What is a wound of primary intention?

A wound that is surgically closed

500

Name this complication of general surgery. S/S include: rapid rise in temperature, tachycardia and ventricular dysrhythmia, tachypnea, cyanosis, rigidity of skeletal muscles

Malignant Hyperthermia

Cardiovascular

100

What is the name for the amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle during each systole?

Stroke Volume

200

Which two heart valves close to make the S2 sound?

Pulmonic and Aortic Valves

300

Name the specific condition that is exhibited by these S/S: dyspnea, orthopnea, frothy sputum, dry hacking cough, unexplained fatigue

Left-Sided Heart Failure

400

Name three clinical manifestations of pericarditis.

severe chest pain, radiating pain to the trapezius muscle, fever, malaise, tachycardia, (In bacterial:high fevers, shaking chills, night sweats)

500

How high must a BP reading be for a client to be diagnosed with a hypertensive crisis?

180/90

Respiratory

100

What are the parameters for a normal PaO2?

80-100

200

While drawing an ABG, how does the nurse prevent clotting of the sample?

Use a pre-heparinized syringe

300

Which two conditions are under the umbrella diagnosis of COPD?

Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

400

Postoperative care for a client with Caldwell-Luc surgery includes what positioning

Sidelying

500

Name 3 medications commonly administered for pulmonary edema.

Morphine, Aminophylline, Digitalis, Diuretics, O2

GI, Diabetes

100

What is the primary function of the GI system?

to convert ingested nutrients and fluids into a form that can be used by the cells of the body

200

Which type of diabetes is due to the development of resistance to endogenous insulin?

What is Type 2

300

What are 3 things a nurse should include in discharge teaching for a patient with dumping syndrome?

eat small frequent meals eat a high protein diet limit fat intake limit carbohydrates in diet avoid very hot and cold food and beverages

400

Name the 3 classic signs of diabetes mellitus:

What is polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia