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Coordination of care for a high risk pregnancy involve what?
Ans: Abo and rh blood type during the pregnancy and at
delivery.
Triple screening,including alpha feta protein at 15 to 19 weeks.
To exclude Down syndrome,anencephaly and neural tube
defects. Frequent ultrasound to assess heart sounds and
measurements of fetus and the uterus. Urine screening
,weight,blood pressure,tb and hiv.
Basic knowledge of a 9 month pregnancy will help with triage. List a
few things the nurse may need to assist the client with besides
nutrition and exercise.
Ans: Assist with nausea and vomiting and nausea prevention .
Such as eating crackers and not taking vitamins on an empty
stomach. Anti nausea medication. Discuss signs and symptoms
of uti. Treatment for upper respiratory infections. She may
need to answer questions about sexual activity during
pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms of menopause or peri menopause.
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Ans: Hot flashes,mood swings and excessive vaginal bleeding.
Testicular cancer
Ans: Affects less than 1% and is very curable if caught early.
The average age at diagnosis is 25 but it can affect men fro m
puberty to the elderly.
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer.
Ans: The signs and symptoms are often painless. Swelling and
heaviness is noticed in the affected testicle. The right is
affected more often.
Ultrasound
Ans: Diagnostic tool for testicular mass.
Surgical Interventions of undescended testicle.
Ans: Before the age of 6 to reduce the risk of testicular cancer.
what is a triage nurse's job
Ans: Triage is the process by which a nurse decides what
patients need.
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Obesity Treatment
Ans: The nurse needs a good rapport. Then explain the benefits
of Weight loss and exercise and being healthy. Develop
education on lowering fat intake,balancing carbohydrates and
diet. Offer suggested on diet and exercise. Refer to a
nutritionist if needed.
replaced the food pyramid
Ans: MyPlate
What is acute chest in sickle cell.
Ans: Acute chest. (Infiltrate within the lungs) which inh ibits
respiration which can be the source of pulmonary embolism.
This leads to pain and difficulty in breathing. This can lead to
necrosis and ischemia.
sickle cell anemia
Ans: Stroke like symptoms with resulting damage,chronic leg
ulcers from poor circulation,an enlarged
spleen,gallstones,propism from blood vessel congestion and
neurological problems like seizures and ataxia.
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What is true about asthma in a child.
Ans: Chronically inflamed airways are hypersensitive to
triggers.
What would be mostly likely prescribed for a pediatric patient with
asthma for daily treatment.
Ans: Low dose corticosteroid.
A child's peak flow rate is 79% of his personal best. Which zone is he in.
Ans: Yellow zone 50% to 79%. Caution zone . Take quick relief
medication and monitor.
What is the green zone in asthma mean.
Ans: Good control. Continue current plan. Peak flow is 80% or
better.
What is the red zone in asthma.
Ans: Danger. 50% or less. Immediate action with quick
medication and seek immediate medical care if no immediate
response.
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