Rasmussen PN1 Exam One

Rasmussen PN1 Exam One If you have a patient that is getting an amputation, what type of therapy communication would you use? - Allow patient to voice concerns Do not offer advice If you have a patient on prolonged BR, what does it do to their body? - Weakens Muscle Slows GI tract A nurse is making plan of care for a fall risk patient, what is some important teaching to include - Teaching them about balance, home safety locking beds, and wheelchairs Have all items within reach If a patient is being combative, what are some safety tips for the nurse to follow? - Leave door open, never allow patient to get between you and the door. A number one nursing diagnosis for most patients? - FALL RISK If you have a patient with an IV bump, what would you do if the cord looks fried? - Remove it immediately If you just came on your shift and you have four patients, how would priorities which patient you see first? - The one that is the most critical, or requires the most attention What medication would you give to a patient experiencing an acute gout attack? - Colchicine What diagnostic test would be given to a patient with a sports injury? - MRI Most important goal for elderly patients, especially after a hip surgery? - Remain free of injury or falls during hospital stay What you need to know during the physical assessment, when taking care of patient with osteoarthritis - They experience atrophy when moving joints When a child is riding in a car how should they be seated? - Toddlers, Rear facing in the middle of the back seat. REVIEW CHILD SAFETY IN A CAR - REVIEW A patient is talking to the nurse about hip fractures, how can they strengthen their bones? - Calcium supplements can help increase bone density When caring for patients in acute care facilities, what is the purpose? - We are giving them a chance for shorter hospital stays, attending to basic human needs, providing them with a sense of well being Preserving highest functioning level, minimal exposure to bacteria How can we promote respiratory function? - Deep breathing, and cough every hour Acute inflammation of ankle, (they have gout) what med do you give? - Colchicine When Transporting, or ambulating a patient, what should you assess first? - Assess weight, and weight bearing status. You may need two people A patient with reduced ROM in hips, may be experiencing what? - Loss of elasticity in ligaments and tendons TED hose - elastic stockings applied to the legs to reduce inflammation of the veins and the formation of blood clots. - Apply external pressure (Venous blood circulation back to the heart) 7 rights of medication administration - Right drug, right dose, right patient, right route, right time, right reason, right documentation Number one cause of death in infants (1 years) - SIDS Common cause of death in preschoolers - Poisoning