palliative a remedy that improves but doesn't cure
Methotrexate chemotherapy, stomatitis
Arterial Blood Gases
pH 7.35- 7.45
ABGs HCO3 (Bicarbonate) normal values 22-26 mEq/L
PaCO2 ( CO2 or carbon dioxide content) 35-45 mm Hg
PaO2 (oxygen saturation in arteria blood)- 80-100 mm Hg
major cations Major cations: sodium, potassium, calcium,magnesium, hydrogen ionso
major anions Major anions: chloride, bicarbonate, phosphate,sulfate, proteinate ions
interstitial fluid lymph
transcellular fluid cerebrospinal, pericardial, synovial
hydrostatic pressure exerted on walls of blood vessels
osmotic pressure exerted by protein in plasma
Intraoperative from time of transfer from operating room to PACU
period of time from when the decision for surgical intervention is made to when the
preoperative phase
patient is transferred to the operating room table
post-operative from PACU to discharge
a member of the sterile team, scrubbed, gowned, and gloved participant in surgery.
Scrub Role (STSR)
Delivers direct surgical care
registered first nurse assistant handles tissue, suturing and maintaining homeostasis
a nurse who assists the scrub nurse and the surgeons during surgery, positioning the
circulating nurse patient and equipment, obtaining additional supplies, and adjusting lighting as
needed, environment checks
, Injection of a local anesthetic agent directly into the spinal fluid in the spinal canal to
spinal block
provide anesthesia for vaginal and cesarean births.
rare, an inherited muscle disorder, a type of severe reaction that occurs to particular
medications used during general anesthesia, among those who are susceptible.
Malignant hyperthermia Symptoms include muscle rigidity, high fever, and a fast heart rate. (at risk are those
who have a lot of muscle mass) Dantrium sodium reverses this, can occur after
surgery
A wound that is extensive and involves considerable tissue loss, and in which the
Second intention healing
edges cannot be brought together heals in this manner.
Normal sodium range 135-145 mEq/L
normal potassium range 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
normal chloride range 98-106 mEq/L
normal phosphate range 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
normal calcium range 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
normal magnesium range 1.5-2.5mEq/L
A 16-year-old female patient experiences A
alopecia resulting from chemotherapy,
prompting the nursing diagnoses of
disturbed body image and situational low
self-esteem. What action by the patient
would best indicate that the patient is
meeting the goal of improved body image
and self-esteem?A) The patient requests
that her family bring her makeup and wig.B)
The patient begins to discuss the future
with her family.C) The patient reports less
disruption from pain and discomfort.D) The
patient cries openly when discussing her
disease.
A nurse in the oncology clinic is providing A. call the client at home the next day to review teaching
preoperative education to a client just
diagnosed with cancer. The client has been
scheduled for surgery in 3 days. What
action by the nurse is best?a. Call the client
at home the next day to review teaching.b.
Give the client information about a cancer
support group.c. Provide all the
preoperative instructions in writing.d.
Reassure the client that surgery will be over
soon.
A client has thrombocytopenia. What a. Apply the client's shoes before getting the client out of bed.b. Assist the client with
actions does the nurse delegate to assistive ambulation.d. Use a lift sheet to move the client up in bed
personnel (AP)? (Select all that apply.)a.
Apply the client's shoes before getting the
client out of bed.b. Assist the client with
ambulation.c. Shave the client with a safety
razor only.d. Use a lift sheet to move the
client up in bed.e. Use a water pressure
device be set on low for oral care.