HESI EXIT TEST VERSION 2- a COMPLETE VERSION OF COMBINED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS, LATEST FILE UPDATE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR

HESI EXIT TEST VERSION2- COMPLETE VERSION OF A COMBINED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TEST BANK, Grave's disease signs and symptoms - ANSWER--Enlarged thyroid -Acceleration of body process: weight loss, increased appetite, diarrhea, heat intolerance, tachycardia, palpitations, increased BP, diaphoresis, nervousness, insomnia -Exopthalamos -Increased T3 and T4 levels -Low TSH levels Grave's disease test - ANSWER--Radioactive Iodine Uptake to detect how the thyroid is working -Ultrasound -Bloodwork -Imaging tests Grave's disease treatment - ANSWER--Goal: inhibit production of thyroid hormones and block effect on the body -Radioactive iodine therapy: destroys overactive thyroid cells over time -Propylthiouracil, methimazole -Betablockers -Subtotal or full thyroidectomy (risk of damaging vocal cords and parathyroid glands) Nursing interventions for a pt with COPD - ANSWER--Sit upright (positioning) -Pursed lip breathing -Diaphragmatic breathing -HOB up -Not too much O2: decreases stimulus to breathe -O2 is not first choice! Considerations when choosing an IV site - ANSWER--Avoid restricted extremities (fistula, breast CA (mastectomy/lymphedema), cellulitis) -If no upper extremities available, can use legs -Infiltration is a problem, dont reinstill IV access; keep IV in but start a new line Pheochromocytoma - ANSWER--Tumor on the adrenals that causes release of catecholamines (epi and norepi) -Can cause hypertensive crisis (above 240) -Monitor BP frequently -Mosly cardio sx: increased HR and BP