CHAMBERLAIN NR 325 EXAM 2;
CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
With _____ serum bilirubin is high, and the PT time is prolonged. Liver enzyme
levels (AST, ALT) are often markedly increased - correct-answer-acute liver failure
The _____ genetic marker test is positive in 80% of women with epithelial ovarian
cancer. - correct-answer-CA-125
Pelvic or abdominal pain, bloating, urinary urgency or frequency, and difficulty
eating or feeling full quickly are the vague and non-specific s/sx of _____ - correct-
answer-ovarian cancer
The gold standard for monitoring _____ is the ventriculostomy, in which a
specialized catheter is inserted into the lateral ventricle and coupled to an
external transducer - correct-answer-ICP
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_____ is an osmotic diuretic given IV, and decreases ICP in 2 ways: plasma
expansion and osmotic effect. - correct-answer-Mannitol
Manifestations of _____ _____ _____ include jaundice, coagulation abnormalities,
clay coloured stools, ascites, and pruitis. Changes in cognitive function are often
the first clinical sign. - correct-answer-acute liver failure
_____ is another option to treat increased ICP. It produces massive movement of
water out of edematous swollen brain cells and into blood vessels. - correct-
answer-Hypertonic saline solution
The _____ is a quick, practical, and standard system for assessing the LOC. -
correct-answer-Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
_____ is a surgical procedure involving the removal of prostate tissue using a
resectoscope inserted through the urethra. - correct-answer-Transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP)
Bleeding, clot retention, and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are complications
with _____. - correct-answer-Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
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Mastectomy post-op - correct-answer-Elevate arm, assess drainage and tubes,
prevention of hematoma, support and education; assess for infection, bleeding,
patient adjustment
After a PT has had a mastectomy, what should not be done? - correct-answer-no
BP readings, venipunctures, or injections on the affected arm, if possible.
Before any treatment of a stroke can begin, what has to be completed. - correct-
answer-CT scan to determine type of stroke.
_____ is given IV to reestablish blood flow through a blocked artery to prevent cell
death in patients with the acute onset of ischemic stroke, must be given within 3
to 4½ hours of the onset of signs of ischemic stroke. - correct-answer-tPA
Check vital signs to detect internal bleeding q15min × 2, q30min × 4, q1hr × 4;
Notify HCP of dyspnea, cyanosis, and restlessness, which may occur with
pneumothorax; keep patient lying on right side for minimum of 2 hr to splint
puncture site; Then maintain bed rest for 12-14 hr, as ordered. - correct-answer-
Liver biopsy post-op