ATI MedSurg Comprehensive Review questions with correct answers

Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Answer - assessment: dehydration, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia - admin fast acting insulin that can be effective within 10 min, admin IV - kussmaul resp Beta blockers (Propanolol) - Answer - monitor: sore throat, vision changes, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, abd cramping, colitis, acute pancreatitis - notify provider: night cough Factors that affect wound healing - Answer - dehydration (UO) - infection - BMI <18.5 or >25 - malnutrition (low protein, vita C) - age - decreased hgb, tissue perfusion - wound stress HIV/AIDS - Answer - positive response to treatment monitored by viral load - risk for infection: do not drink fluids left out for longer than 60 min, clean toothbrush in dishwasher weekly, avoid fresh produce, check temp daily - dx test: ELISA confirmed by western blot/IFA, viral load Fluid replacement - Answer - monitor BUN Cerebrovascular accident - Answer - right sided: visual, spatial, proprioception; poor impulse control/judgment; unilateral neglect