PNVN 1631 Exam 4 questions with complete solutions
Aduction - ANSWER movement away from midline
large fan shape muscle that is apart of the anterior of your chest? -
ANSWER pectoralis major ( this muscle connects the shoulder)
patient just had below knee amputation, complaining of no sensation in
foot, how do you explain to patient what is happening? - ANSWER The
nerves have been severed but your brain is still sending the message (
Phantom pain)
Hip replacement- risk of dislocation- what nursing intervention would be
very important when turning a patient like this? - ANSWER abduction
wedge so that you don't dislocate
Fracture of right radius/ulna, 3mm cap refill, patient is cold what nursing
intervention should the nurse do? - ANSWER Elevate the arm, put
pillows underneath the arm, if it gets worse call doctor or charge nurse.
Pt who had a compound fracture of left tibia placed in long leg cast, the
findings in assessment left foot warm and pink, fetal pulse weaker than
right, cap refill 3 sec, small area of blood what intervention will the
nurse take? - ANSWER document findings, its to be expected
, Fractured tibia pt in recovery is asking what does callus formation
mean? - ANSWER part of bone healing process when new bone is being
formed over the fracture sight.
What statement. by patient shows they need addition teaching? -
ANSWER make sure pt is aware they can't take aspirin with any other
anti-inflammatory medication (maloxacame,(MOBEC)
Before using dye what do you need to know about pt? - ANSWER make
sure pt has NO allergy to shellfish or iodine
Osteoporosis what are some interventions you could suggest to pt to
prevent growth of disease? - ANSWER recommend pt to eat leafy greens
gouty arthritis, what is the cause of the inflammation of the toe? -
ANSWER build up of uric acid crystals in the joints
Pt just had hip replacement they have been prescribed lovanox and
warfin why are they on these medications? why are they taking this? -
ANSWER to prevent emboli (blood clot)
Elderly female that is 82 YO has severe kyphosis what can be affected? -
ANSWER monitor pts respiratory effort
Aduction - ANSWER movement away from midline
large fan shape muscle that is apart of the anterior of your chest? -
ANSWER pectoralis major ( this muscle connects the shoulder)
patient just had below knee amputation, complaining of no sensation in
foot, how do you explain to patient what is happening? - ANSWER The
nerves have been severed but your brain is still sending the message (
Phantom pain)
Hip replacement- risk of dislocation- what nursing intervention would be
very important when turning a patient like this? - ANSWER abduction
wedge so that you don't dislocate
Fracture of right radius/ulna, 3mm cap refill, patient is cold what nursing
intervention should the nurse do? - ANSWER Elevate the arm, put
pillows underneath the arm, if it gets worse call doctor or charge nurse.
Pt who had a compound fracture of left tibia placed in long leg cast, the
findings in assessment left foot warm and pink, fetal pulse weaker than
right, cap refill 3 sec, small area of blood what intervention will the
nurse take? - ANSWER document findings, its to be expected
, Fractured tibia pt in recovery is asking what does callus formation
mean? - ANSWER part of bone healing process when new bone is being
formed over the fracture sight.
What statement. by patient shows they need addition teaching? -
ANSWER make sure pt is aware they can't take aspirin with any other
anti-inflammatory medication (maloxacame,(MOBEC)
Before using dye what do you need to know about pt? - ANSWER make
sure pt has NO allergy to shellfish or iodine
Osteoporosis what are some interventions you could suggest to pt to
prevent growth of disease? - ANSWER recommend pt to eat leafy greens
gouty arthritis, what is the cause of the inflammation of the toe? -
ANSWER build up of uric acid crystals in the joints
Pt just had hip replacement they have been prescribed lovanox and
warfin why are they on these medications? why are they taking this? -
ANSWER to prevent emboli (blood clot)
Elderly female that is 82 YO has severe kyphosis what can be affected? -
ANSWER monitor pts respiratory effort
