PNR 140 Final Exam
abnormal posturing with head injury - ANS decorticate- to the core, better outcome
decerebrate- extremities extended, outcome is not good
\absence seizures(petit mal) - ANS -loss of consciousness
-brief cessation of all motor activity followed by a blank stare and unresponsiveness
\administering eye drops - ANS put pressure on the lacrimal sac near the bridge of the
nose
\Age related changes associated with musculoskeletal system - ANS decreased bone
mass and minerals
decreased calcium reabsorption
thinning of disk
erosion of vertebrae
cartilage deterioration
\age related neurologic changes - ANS -decreased number of brain cells, blood flow and
metabolism
-slower nerve conduction
-slower retrieval of information from long term memory
-slower response to changes in balance
\Appropriate care for amputation - ANS pain management
assess for infection
assess skin
provide emotional support
\Appropriate communication techniques for patient with psychiatric disorder - ANS
Minimize distractions
Provide for privacy
Identify mutually agree-upon patient outcomes
Set priorities
Plan for adequate time for interventions
\atypical antidepressant - ANS bupropion (wellbutrin)
\auditory hallucinations - ANS hearing voices or sounds
\autonomic dysreflexia - ANS caused by a full bladder, fecal impaction, bladder infections
or stones, sexual intercourse, pressure ulcers or ingrown toenails
medical emergency, requires immediate attention
\Causes of testicular cancer - ANS undescended testicle
\Common adverse reactions ECT - ANS transient memory loss
reactions to anesthesia
\common behaviors associated with OCD - ANS intrusive thoughts of unrealistic
obsessions and tries to control with compulsive behaviors
repetitive cleaning
repetitive washing of hands
\complex partial seizures - ANS loss of consciousness
, repetitious, non purposeful activity
(lip smacking, aimless walking, picking at clothes)
preceded by an aura
\Cranial Nerves - ANS I Olfactory
II Optic
III Oculomotor
IV Trochlear
V Trigeminal
VI Abducens
VII Facial
VIII Acoustic
IX Glossopharyngeal
X Vagus
XI Accessory
XII Hypoglossal
\Define normal fertility in men - ANS 2 to 6 mL containing 20-150 million sperm per mL
\ECT - ANS used to treat major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, acute manic episodes
\evaluation of potential abuse - ANS -provide privacy
-be direct, honest and professional
-use language client can understand
-be understanding and attentive
-use therapeutic techniques
-use open ended questions
-inform client if referral must be made to protective services and explain the process
\Explain appropriate edu the PN will reinforce for a community group about STI
prevention - ANS recommend HPV vaccinations
discuss the need for prompt treatment
discuss abstinence and safe sex
teach signs and symptoms
\Explain compartment syndrome - ANS occurs when increased pressure within this
confinerd space constricts the structures within it, compromising circulation and tissue
function
\Explain the edu the PN will reinforce for a patient desiring medications for ED - ANS
-Should not be taken if on nitrates
-if taking alpha blockers, baseline bp should be at least 90/60
-call physician if erection last longer than 4 hrs
\Explain the edu the PN will reinforce for a patient scheduled for a mammogram - ANS
Ask if pregnant
do not apply ointment, body powder or deodorant prior
\Explain the tests used to diagnose a man with fertility problems - ANS Semen analysis
Blood chemistry
CBC
Lipid profile
urinalysis
abnormal posturing with head injury - ANS decorticate- to the core, better outcome
decerebrate- extremities extended, outcome is not good
\absence seizures(petit mal) - ANS -loss of consciousness
-brief cessation of all motor activity followed by a blank stare and unresponsiveness
\administering eye drops - ANS put pressure on the lacrimal sac near the bridge of the
nose
\Age related changes associated with musculoskeletal system - ANS decreased bone
mass and minerals
decreased calcium reabsorption
thinning of disk
erosion of vertebrae
cartilage deterioration
\age related neurologic changes - ANS -decreased number of brain cells, blood flow and
metabolism
-slower nerve conduction
-slower retrieval of information from long term memory
-slower response to changes in balance
\Appropriate care for amputation - ANS pain management
assess for infection
assess skin
provide emotional support
\Appropriate communication techniques for patient with psychiatric disorder - ANS
Minimize distractions
Provide for privacy
Identify mutually agree-upon patient outcomes
Set priorities
Plan for adequate time for interventions
\atypical antidepressant - ANS bupropion (wellbutrin)
\auditory hallucinations - ANS hearing voices or sounds
\autonomic dysreflexia - ANS caused by a full bladder, fecal impaction, bladder infections
or stones, sexual intercourse, pressure ulcers or ingrown toenails
medical emergency, requires immediate attention
\Causes of testicular cancer - ANS undescended testicle
\Common adverse reactions ECT - ANS transient memory loss
reactions to anesthesia
\common behaviors associated with OCD - ANS intrusive thoughts of unrealistic
obsessions and tries to control with compulsive behaviors
repetitive cleaning
repetitive washing of hands
\complex partial seizures - ANS loss of consciousness
, repetitious, non purposeful activity
(lip smacking, aimless walking, picking at clothes)
preceded by an aura
\Cranial Nerves - ANS I Olfactory
II Optic
III Oculomotor
IV Trochlear
V Trigeminal
VI Abducens
VII Facial
VIII Acoustic
IX Glossopharyngeal
X Vagus
XI Accessory
XII Hypoglossal
\Define normal fertility in men - ANS 2 to 6 mL containing 20-150 million sperm per mL
\ECT - ANS used to treat major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, acute manic episodes
\evaluation of potential abuse - ANS -provide privacy
-be direct, honest and professional
-use language client can understand
-be understanding and attentive
-use therapeutic techniques
-use open ended questions
-inform client if referral must be made to protective services and explain the process
\Explain appropriate edu the PN will reinforce for a community group about STI
prevention - ANS recommend HPV vaccinations
discuss the need for prompt treatment
discuss abstinence and safe sex
teach signs and symptoms
\Explain compartment syndrome - ANS occurs when increased pressure within this
confinerd space constricts the structures within it, compromising circulation and tissue
function
\Explain the edu the PN will reinforce for a patient desiring medications for ED - ANS
-Should not be taken if on nitrates
-if taking alpha blockers, baseline bp should be at least 90/60
-call physician if erection last longer than 4 hrs
\Explain the edu the PN will reinforce for a patient scheduled for a mammogram - ANS
Ask if pregnant
do not apply ointment, body powder or deodorant prior
\Explain the tests used to diagnose a man with fertility problems - ANS Semen analysis
Blood chemistry
CBC
Lipid profile
urinalysis
