NUR445 FINAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
What are some complications with TBIs?
increased ICP, seizures, coma, respiratory arrest, shock
How do we treat patients with a TBI?
prevent secondary injuries, maintain respiratory function, seizure precautions
What are s/sx of abdominal compartment syndrome?
tachycardia, decreased CO, HTN, hypoxemia, oliguria, increased ICP, sepsis,
small bowel ischemia
What are some risk factors for abdominal compartment syndrome?
AAA rupture, abdominal trauma, acute pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction
What are s/sx of hepatic failure?
INR > 1.5, encephalopathy with no history of cirrhosis
N/V, jaundice, elevated AST/ALT
increased due to drug clearance time
,What are treatments for hepatic failure?
treatment based on diagnosis:
-activated charcoal for acetaminophen toxicity
-Penicillin G for mushroom toxicity
-Acyclovir for herpes simplex
What are some risk factors for Mallory Weiss tears?
Hx of alcohol abuse
What are s/sx of acute pancreatitis?
sudden onset of abdominal pain with rigid abdomen
epigastric pain radiation to back that is worse when laying down
fetal positioning
Cullen's sign (discoloration around umbilicus)
Grey Turner sign (bluish discoloration of flank)
What are s/sx of appendicitis?
RLQ pain, low grade fever, N/V
, Rovsing's sign - palpate LLQ, pain in RLQ
What are treatments for appendicitis?
fluids, antibiotics, drain for abscess, appendectomy
How do we care for a patient in sickle cell crisis?
antibiotics, pain meds, IV fluids, blood transfusions if needed
What does a superficial (1st degree) burn look like?
erythema, pain, and minimal edema
What does a superficial partial-thickness (2nd degree) burn look like?
erythema, brisk capillary refill, blisters, moderate edema, painful
What does a deep partial-thickness burn (2nd to 3rd degree) look like?
erythematous or pale, sluggish or absent capillary refill, significant edema
What does a full-thickness (3rd degree) burn look like?
dry, leathery, white, absent cap refill
COMPLETE WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
What are some complications with TBIs?
increased ICP, seizures, coma, respiratory arrest, shock
How do we treat patients with a TBI?
prevent secondary injuries, maintain respiratory function, seizure precautions
What are s/sx of abdominal compartment syndrome?
tachycardia, decreased CO, HTN, hypoxemia, oliguria, increased ICP, sepsis,
small bowel ischemia
What are some risk factors for abdominal compartment syndrome?
AAA rupture, abdominal trauma, acute pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction
What are s/sx of hepatic failure?
INR > 1.5, encephalopathy with no history of cirrhosis
N/V, jaundice, elevated AST/ALT
increased due to drug clearance time
,What are treatments for hepatic failure?
treatment based on diagnosis:
-activated charcoal for acetaminophen toxicity
-Penicillin G for mushroom toxicity
-Acyclovir for herpes simplex
What are some risk factors for Mallory Weiss tears?
Hx of alcohol abuse
What are s/sx of acute pancreatitis?
sudden onset of abdominal pain with rigid abdomen
epigastric pain radiation to back that is worse when laying down
fetal positioning
Cullen's sign (discoloration around umbilicus)
Grey Turner sign (bluish discoloration of flank)
What are s/sx of appendicitis?
RLQ pain, low grade fever, N/V
, Rovsing's sign - palpate LLQ, pain in RLQ
What are treatments for appendicitis?
fluids, antibiotics, drain for abscess, appendectomy
How do we care for a patient in sickle cell crisis?
antibiotics, pain meds, IV fluids, blood transfusions if needed
What does a superficial (1st degree) burn look like?
erythema, pain, and minimal edema
What does a superficial partial-thickness (2nd degree) burn look like?
erythema, brisk capillary refill, blisters, moderate edema, painful
What does a deep partial-thickness burn (2nd to 3rd degree) look like?
erythematous or pale, sluggish or absent capillary refill, significant edema
What does a full-thickness (3rd degree) burn look like?
dry, leathery, white, absent cap refill
