NUR 312 Midterm Exam Questions & Answers
OSHA and Oncology Nurse Society safety guidelines for prepping/administering IV chemo
double gloves (or chemo gloves), eye protection, a face mask, and a gown
Wound healing intentions
first - wound that has its edges brought together and sutured or stapled
second - deeper wounds w/ open cavities that heal as connective tissue fills space or wound that
cannot be closed at all
third - wound left open while infection heals and then closed
Client with pruritis
shower only every other day, take oatmeal baths, pat the skin dry, and keeping nails filed
Insensible water loss definition
loss of water through lungs, skin, and stool
Who is at risk for insensible water loss?
those being mechanically ventilated, rapid respirations, thyroid crisis, burns, states of extreme
stress, fever, and those undergoing continuous GI suctioning.
a client taking furosemide will have increased fluid loss, but not insensible.
Vomiting after surgery
, has several complications including aspiration. nurse would listen to lung sounds and document
fully including an assessment. the client should be allowed to rest after the assessment, and
shouldn't eat until nausea has decreased.
Critically low potassium level
can affect cardiac and respiratory status. the nurse would immediately communicate this lab
value.
Spironolactone
potassium-sparing diuretic, and hyperkalemia can cause cardiac dysrhythmias. nurse's priority is
to obtain an ECG and facilitate a serum potassium level being drawn.
Age subsets
- young old - 65-74
- middle old - 75-84
- old old - 85-99 (fastest growing!!)
First change noted for clients w/ probable lymphoma
one or more enlarged lymph nodes
Client with leukemia avoids...
injury and bleeding by avoiding hard-bristled toothbrushes, floss, aspirin, and straight/manual
safety razors.
Enema or stool softeners?
OSHA and Oncology Nurse Society safety guidelines for prepping/administering IV chemo
double gloves (or chemo gloves), eye protection, a face mask, and a gown
Wound healing intentions
first - wound that has its edges brought together and sutured or stapled
second - deeper wounds w/ open cavities that heal as connective tissue fills space or wound that
cannot be closed at all
third - wound left open while infection heals and then closed
Client with pruritis
shower only every other day, take oatmeal baths, pat the skin dry, and keeping nails filed
Insensible water loss definition
loss of water through lungs, skin, and stool
Who is at risk for insensible water loss?
those being mechanically ventilated, rapid respirations, thyroid crisis, burns, states of extreme
stress, fever, and those undergoing continuous GI suctioning.
a client taking furosemide will have increased fluid loss, but not insensible.
Vomiting after surgery
, has several complications including aspiration. nurse would listen to lung sounds and document
fully including an assessment. the client should be allowed to rest after the assessment, and
shouldn't eat until nausea has decreased.
Critically low potassium level
can affect cardiac and respiratory status. the nurse would immediately communicate this lab
value.
Spironolactone
potassium-sparing diuretic, and hyperkalemia can cause cardiac dysrhythmias. nurse's priority is
to obtain an ECG and facilitate a serum potassium level being drawn.
Age subsets
- young old - 65-74
- middle old - 75-84
- old old - 85-99 (fastest growing!!)
First change noted for clients w/ probable lymphoma
one or more enlarged lymph nodes
Client with leukemia avoids...
injury and bleeding by avoiding hard-bristled toothbrushes, floss, aspirin, and straight/manual
safety razors.
Enema or stool softeners?
