200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+
what are indications for a foley catheter? - ANSWER: urinary retention, sudden
complete inability to void
what is NOT an indication for a foley catheter? - ANSWER: incontinence
What procedures can not be performed on the same arm with an AV fistula? -
ANSWER: blood pressures and blood draws
Urge incontinence - ANSWER: involuntary leakage of urine with a sudden, strong
desire to urinate
stress incontinence - ANSWER: leaking of urine after coughing, sneezing, laughing
overflow incontinence - ANSWER: urine builds up and leaks
neurological incontinence - ANSWER: loss of urination control due to a neurological
disorder
functional incontinence - ANSWER: unable to get to the bathroom in time
What is the cause of acute glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER: caused by an antigen-
antibody reaction, usually is due to untreated strep throat
hydropnephrosis - ANSWER: swelling of one or both kidneys
hydronephrosis causes - ANSWER: urinary tract obstruction (e.g. renal stones, BPH,
cervical cancer, injury to ureter)
occurs from blockage or defect that doesnt allow urine to drain properly
peritoneal dialysis-location - ANSWER: abdomen cavity (peritoneum)
what is a major risk in patients with peritoneal dialysis? - ANSWER: major risk of
peritonitis due to the risk of pathogens entering the abdominal dialysis catheter
what is the normal BUN range - ANSWER: 10-20 mg/dL (cook buns for 10-20 min)
what is the normal creatinine range - ANSWER: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL (612)
hospital acquired pneumonia - ANSWER: a type of pneumonia contracted during a
stay in the hospital when a patient's defenses are impaired
, community acquired pneumonia - ANSWER: a type of pneumonia that results from
contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic
bacterial pneumonia - ANSWER: often caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae; is the
only form of pneumonia that can be prevented through vaccination (antibiotics)
viral pneumonia - ANSWER: caused by different types of viruses, cannot be treated
with antibiotics
fungal pneumonia - ANSWER: less common, happens in people with weakened
immune systems (organ transplant, chemo, HIV)
tonsillectomy post op complications - ANSWER: frequent swallowing may indicate
bleeding. restlessness can also be a sign of excessive bleeding .
dietary recommendations for COPD - ANSWER: extra protein to repair tissues, rest
before eating, avoid over eating, 4-6 small meals, sufficient calcium intake
complications of epiglottitis - ANSWER: airway obstruction, respiratory failure,
infection spread, pneumonia, pulmonary edema
complications of renal failure - ANSWER: anemia, hyperkalemia,
hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, bone disease, heart disease, fluid build up
performing daily weights - ANSWER: weigh same time everyday, same scale, similar
clothing, monitor changes
expected breath sounds in COPD - ANSWER: diminished breath sounds, wheezing
interventions for asthma - ANSWER: peak-flow meter, vital, high fowler,
bronchodilators
Expected lab results in patients with COPD - ANSWER: spirometry FEV1 under 70%,
low oxygen (hypoxemia), high blood count, hypercapnia, ph below 7.3
cystic fibrosis cause - ANSWER: Genetic defect
What is the definition of cystic fibrosis - ANSWER: "Cystic Fibrosis is a hereditary
disease affecting the exocrine (mucus) glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas and
intestines, causing progressive disability due to multisystem failure."
Cystic fibrosis diagnostic tests - ANSWER: sweat chloride test and genetic test
(detects chromosomal mutations)
what is the main cause of COPD - ANSWER: smoking