Perfusion/
Respiratory
Sensory
Endocrine/
Metabolism
Neuro
Misc. 1
Misc. 2
Misc.3
100

Diagnostic tests that is best for diagnosing myocardial infarction

Troponin

100

This part of the eye creates the ability to focus.

lens

100

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

unintentional weight loss, tachycardia, arrhythmias, palpitations, tremor, sweating, sensitivity to heat

100

What causes Guillain-Barre syndrome?

An infection

100

Which member of the surgical team is responsible for marking the surgical site?

The surgeon

100

This nutritional component is critical for immunity.

Protein

100

pH 7.32

PCO2  55

HCO3  29

Respiratory acidosis

(partially compensated)

200

A person with COPD's oxygen saturation should "typically" be within what range?

High 80s to low 90's

200

The term for nearsightedness

Myopia

200

Risk factors for diabetes mellitus

elevated Hgb A1C, family history, having gestational diabetes, fast blood sugar above the normal level

200

What is the first action if you notice a client having a seizure?

Turn the client on their side.

200

This places a client at the greatest risk of contracting c-diff.

Recent antibiotic usage

200

In elderly clients this could indicate fluid volume excess when delivering IV fluids

Hypertension.

If fluids are given too quickly older adults may not be able to tolerate the increased fluid which leads to elevated bp

200

Caused by hyperventilation, anxiety, fever, pain, PE. Any alteration that causes removal of CO2

pH is high and CO2 is low

Respiratory alkalosis

300

What is a brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) that is elevated indicative of?

Heart failure

300

Signs and symptoms of macular degeneration

dry - straight lines appear curved, blurry/reduced central vision, difficulty seeing in low light.

Wet - quick loss of central vision

300

Usual cause of bell's palsy

a recent viral infection
300

Cause(s) of multiple sclerosis (MS)

autoimmune disorder that destroys the myelin sheath of nerves of the brain and spinal cord

300

This laboratory test should be monitored for elevation in client's with a history of chronic inflammation.

ESR - elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate

300

Full thickness would with fat and slough present.

Stage III pressure injury

300

Term for blood in the urine.

hematuria

400

General Signs/Symptoms of PVD

intermittent claudication, cool lower extremity, sores on lower extremity, hair loss, shiny skin

400

Sudden appearance of floaters and/or a shadow over a person's visual field.

retinal detachment


400

Major cause of type 1 diabetes

autoimmune process. insulin producing cells of the pancreas are destroyed, resulting in a lack of insulin.

400

Slow, rigid movements and a shuffling gait are indicative of which disorder?

Parkinson's disease

400

You are assessing a surgical wound that has separated and abdominal contents are protruding. What is this called?

Wound evisceration

400

Decreased platelets

Thrombocytopenia

400

This is the primary clinical manifestation that indicates a client with a UTI has advancement to pyelonephritis.

flank pain

500

What is a normal value for the ankle-brachial index?

1-1.29 is normal

0.41-0.9 is mild to moderate PAD

0.91- 0.99 is borderline PAD

0-0.4 is PAD

500

If your vision is 20/20, what does this mean when using the Snellen chart?

Most people see at 20 feet, what you see at 20 feet. This is considered normal vision

500

Water deprivation is used for which disorder?

Diabetes insipidus

500

What should a nurse teach a client with myasthenia gravis about their medication?

Always keep extra doses of the medication available at all times. Extra doses should be kept in the car.

500

Elevated red blood cells 

polycythemia
500

Risk factors for Acinetobacter baumannii.

Recent surgery

central lines, tracheostomy, mechanical ventilator, enteral feedings

500

What are the phases of the operative period?

preoperative- begins when surgery is planned and ends when patient is transferred to the operating table

intraoperative -begins with transfer to operating table and ends when the patient is in the recovery room.

postoperative - begins with admission the the pacu and ends when healing is complete

perioperative - covers all periods until healing is completed

600

These are things that require immediate action by a nurse when assessing patients.

ABC's

airway, breathing, circulation

600

Clinical manifestation of cataracts.

Double vision, blurry vision, trouble seeing fine details, halos

600

Low levels of this electrolyte places clients at risk for seizures.

Sodium (hyponatremia)

600

What should a patient with ALS  be taught about the medications that he/she will be prescribed?

They are not a cure, only a treatment for symptoms.

600

Anxiety disorder increases the risk for which acid-base imbalance?

Respiratory alkalosis

(due to hyperventilation that leads to loss of CO2

600

What is the pathophysiology of the disease process of osteoporosis?

Osteoclastic activity is greater than osteoblastic activity

 pp. 1205-1206 (bone loss occurs when bone resorption or osteoclastic activity is greater than bone building or osteoblastic activity. This results in decreased bone mineral density.

600

When monitoring a client postoperatively what is the priority for the nurse?

Monitor oxygen saturation.

ABCs are used to prioritize client care.