ACCURATE ANSWERS
"how will I know if I have AIDS"? correct answer AIDS is diagnosed when a specific
opportunistic infection is found in an otherwise healthy individual.
a laryngectomy pt should correct answer wear a med alert bracelet to notify
others he/she is a total neck breather.
appendectomy pt needs to ambulate. when asked to do so she shouts at nurse go
away. what should nurse do correct answer "ill be back in 30 mins to get you up
to ambulate"
boy is lethargic in ER. mom says he might have taken my pills. what should nurse
do correct answer assess if pt has taken any other drugs.
breast CA pt is getting tamoxifen (Nolvadex) what should nurse involve in plan of
care correct answer assist in coping with hot flashes since med is a estrogen
receptor Blocking agent.
CA pt gets radiation what is important side effect for nurse to teach about correct
answer dry itch skin can occur.
calcitonin SQ what should nurse monitor for correct answer hypersensitivity.
edrophonium chloride (tensilon) a cholinergic agent is used on a MG pt and
should produce what effect. correct answer decreased muscle weakness
, goniometer measures what correct answer degree of flexion in joint of arthritis
pt.
highest risk for breast CA correct answer direct family hx ex) mom had Breast CA
HIV pt has increased viral load with depression. what should nurse assess first
correct answer if pt is on herbals like st johns wart for depression which could
effect HIV medication.
male pt NEVER SMOKED but has COPD and has lung CA. what type of CA? correct
answer Adenocarcinoma
most common dz process involved with SIADH correct answer Cancer
most important task for pt with new right AKA. correct answer have large
tourniquet at bedside.
multiple myeloma pt care plan should include correct answer maintain fluid
intake of 3-4 L per day. (causes demineralization and hypercalcemia need fluids)
naproxen can cause correct answer GI disturbances
nurse is exposed to TB pt. when should nurse get tested correct answer 4-6 wk
after
osteomyelitis antibiotic regimen correct answer 4-8 wk of strong parenteral then
4-8 wk of oral antibiotics