PN 4003 FINAL EXAM LATEST
3 types of skin cancer - ANSWERS-basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, melanoma
most common skin cancer - ANSWERS-basal cell carcinoma
psoriasis - ANSWERS-chronic skin condition producing red lesions
covered with silvery scales
characteristic of herpes zoster (shingles) - ANSWERS-pustules
what is urolithiasis - ANSWERS-kidney stones
care of a client with urinary calculi - ANSWERS-lots of fluids, move
around more, monitor I/O's, run urine through a strainer to check for
stones passing
what is an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)? - ANSWERS--an artery is
connected directly to a vein
-the high blood flow from the artery through the vein helps the access
grow larger and stronger, making needle insertions for dialysis easier
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care of client with arteriovenous fistula - ANSWERS-keep access site
clean, DO NOT TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE ON THAT ARM! no
blood labs either. monitor for redness or swelling
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) - ANSWERS-the rapid onset of
inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney.
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) s/s - ANSWERS-* Gross hematuria
* Recent strep infection.
* HTN
* Mild edema
* Positive ASO titer.
caring for acute glomerulonephritis - ANSWERS--rest
-restrict fluids as ordered to treat fluid retention
-limit sodium and protein as ordered
Medications: Administer antihypertensives, diuretics, or antibiotics as
ordered
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Monitoring: Monitor vital signs, blood sugar, weight, intake and output,
and serum chemistries
azotemia - ANSWERS-presence of urea or other nitrogenous elements
in the blood
azotemia s/s - ANSWERS-Not peeing a lot.
fatigue
confusion
Nausea and vomiting.
SOB (dyspnea)
Chest pain.
edema (legs and ankles)
Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Lack of appetite.
azotemia vs uremia - ANSWERS-azotemia = elevated BUN
uremia = very elevated BUN and renal failure
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3 types of skin cancer - ANSWERS-basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, melanoma
most common skin cancer - ANSWERS-basal cell carcinoma
psoriasis - ANSWERS-chronic skin condition producing red lesions
covered with silvery scales
characteristic of herpes zoster (shingles) - ANSWERS-pustules
what is urolithiasis - ANSWERS-kidney stones
care of a client with urinary calculi - ANSWERS-lots of fluids, move
around more, monitor I/O's, run urine through a strainer to check for
stones passing
what is an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)? - ANSWERS--an artery is
connected directly to a vein
-the high blood flow from the artery through the vein helps the access
grow larger and stronger, making needle insertions for dialysis easier
END OF
PAGE
1
, PN 4003 FINAL EXAM LATEST
care of client with arteriovenous fistula - ANSWERS-keep access site
clean, DO NOT TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE ON THAT ARM! no
blood labs either. monitor for redness or swelling
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) - ANSWERS-the rapid onset of
inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney.
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) s/s - ANSWERS-* Gross hematuria
* Recent strep infection.
* HTN
* Mild edema
* Positive ASO titer.
caring for acute glomerulonephritis - ANSWERS--rest
-restrict fluids as ordered to treat fluid retention
-limit sodium and protein as ordered
Medications: Administer antihypertensives, diuretics, or antibiotics as
ordered
END OF
PAGE
2
, PN 4003 FINAL EXAM LATEST
Monitoring: Monitor vital signs, blood sugar, weight, intake and output,
and serum chemistries
azotemia - ANSWERS-presence of urea or other nitrogenous elements
in the blood
azotemia s/s - ANSWERS-Not peeing a lot.
fatigue
confusion
Nausea and vomiting.
SOB (dyspnea)
Chest pain.
edema (legs and ankles)
Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Lack of appetite.
azotemia vs uremia - ANSWERS-azotemia = elevated BUN
uremia = very elevated BUN and renal failure
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