ACCURATE ANSWERS
. IOP- intraocular pressure range is 10-21, looking at a reading of 33mm of
mercury means: correct answer -you have glaucoma
A nurse administering chemotherapy, the nurse knowing chemotherapy works in
what way? correct answer It attacks rapidly & multiplying cells
A person w/ UTI; least invasive interventions; Agitation & confusion correct
answer -Reorient them
-increase fluid
Admitting a new pt to a hospital w/ student nurse. Student nurse asks who does
the initial assessment correct answer RN (within first 24 hrs)
Advanced direction- correct answer self-determination act
An elderly patient comes in w/ bruises & states her son hits her when she's in the
way; What is your response? correct answer -I have a legal obligation, as a nurse,
to report this type of abuse
Antiviral used to treat herpes? correct answer Acyclovir
Assessing a patient with conjunctivitis, you know they understand the treatment
when they state; correct answer -wash hands before & after touching eyes
- not sharing washcloths with family
, -cold compress
-do not wear contacts
Assessing pt w/ conjunctivitis, which is the statement finding of the treatment?
correct answer - Wash hands before and after touching eyes
- Do not share washcloths or towels w/ family
- Cool compress to the eyes for pain
- Do not wear contacts
Assessment, how would you detect jaundice whom has darker skin correct
answer Sclar
associated w/ patient education readiness correct answer -identify educational
needs
-patient is motivated
-planning
-outcome goal oriented
Benefits of pre op educations; correct answer -Reducing anxiety to the unaware
-Decrease amount of anesthesia needed
-Promotes & Improves wound healing
-Decreases corticosteroid (cortisol)
-Decreases post-op pain
Cardiac Rehab is an example of what type of prevention correct answer Tertiary
Prevention