Med Surg 1 )PNR201 Med Surg 1 comprehensive Exam Study Guide: Latest Updated

A client currently lacking their gag reflex post-op, how should the client be positioned? (Ans- Laying on their side What is a Pleural effusion? (Ans- fluid in the pleural space or lining of the lungs What are the chest tube complications to watch for? (Ans- If the chest tube is pinched or clogged Client has a deviated nasal septum and chronic allergies; what condition are they at high risk for? (Ans- Sinusitis What are the signs and symptoms of status asthmaticus? (Ans- Respiratory distress without wheezing What is Albuterol and its side effects? (AnsAsthmaS/S-Tachycardia and hypokalemia What should the nurse assess for in a client that has a positive D-dimer test? (Ans- Shortness of breath, chest pain, decreased oxygenation What should the nurse prioritize to include at the client's bedside when the client has a cuffed tube with an inner cannula inserted? (Ans- Obturator and extra tracheal tube What is Cor pulmonale? And what type of clients do we see with this condition? (Ans- Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD. (full neck veins, edema and weight gain) Based on their dietary choices, what are the dietary recommendations for iron deficiency anemia. (Ans- Foods high in iron: beef/chicken liver, egg yolks, kidney/lima beans, lean beef, whole grains, prune juice, spinach/green leafy vegetables. If iron supplements are taken, take with vitamin C.Which medications are linked to the development of anemia by interfering with the absorption of folic acid? (Ans- Oral contraceptives, Phenytoin (Dilantin), Primidone (Mysoline)