Respiratory & Prioritization
PPE for tuberculosis includes this
N95 mask
This action is contraindicated when a patient is at risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Massaging the legs
What symptom indicates postoperative anemia?
Fatigue (due to blood loss)
Significant risk factor for the transmission of HIV
Unprotected sexual intercourse
What is a classic sign of lupus?
Facial rash
When PaCO2 starts to rise, this acid-base imbalance has begun
Respiratory Acidosis
Intermittent claudication is a symptom found in the early stages of the disorder
Peripheral Artery Disease
True of False? The nurse would expect to find bradycardia in an anemic patient
False, expect to find tachycardia
Interventions such as shoes with hook-and-loop fastener closures can assist with comfort with patients who have this autoimmune disorder that often causes pain and swelling in joints of the feet
Rheumatoid Arthritis
95% of patients with this autoimmune disease will have arthritis and have musculoskeletal pain in the hands
SLE
This medication is used for allergic reactions and should be administered immediately if the client develops wheezing, a swollen tongue, and hives
Epinephrine
What is a sign of advanced PAD?
Leg pain at rest
What type of anemia is most likely cause from having heavy menstrual bleeding with low Hgb?
Iron-deficiency Anemia
This virus causes opportunistic infections by destroying CD4 lymphocytes
HIV
What teaching helps prevent lupus flare-ups?
Sun protection
What acid-base imbalance is this: pH 7.22, PaCO₂ 68 mm Hg, HCO₃ 26 mEq/L
Respiratory Acidosis
What teaching promotes venous return in PVD?
Use elastic stockings for venous insufficiency
Which food is highest in iron?
Organ meats (liver), fortified cereals, legumes, shellfish
What are the early manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint inflammation, fatigue, low-grade fever, weakness, morning stiffness
When taking methotrexate, these labs should be closely monitored for potential adverse effects
Liver Function Tests
What finding signals worsening anaphylaxis?
Decreased blood pressure after antibiotic reaction
Risk factor for developing DVT
Immobility, smiking and oral contraceptive use
After chemotherapy while bone marrow recovers, what are patients most at risk for?
Infection and bleeding
When a vaccine is administered to a client, the client's immune system produces this is a result
Antibodies
What early manifestation suggests rheumatoid arthritis?
Bilateral joint pain and swelling