NUR 176 FINAL Review Hondros
.Caring for patient who reports cool feet, shiny shins, and pain in lower legs when walking. What
assessment data should the LPN collect? (SATA) - Do you monitor your BP, do you have diabetes,
does the pain go away when you sit down, and are you a smoker?
Aching sharp cramping pain brought on by exercise and elevated rest is what? - Arterial disorder.
Caring for a 64 year old patient who has undergone cardiac catheterization. To predict and manage
potential complications, the nurse will implement this for safety. - Check the vital signs and the
puncture site for bleeding
Caring for patient after angiogram. What intervention should the nurse implement? - Increase
fluids to flush the contrast
Caring for patient scheduled for endoscopic procedure. Which statement by pt. indicates need for
further teaching? - I won't eat before the procedure but I can have fluids to drink immediately
after it is done.
Caring for patient who is recovering from a routine colonoscopy. Abnormal distention and bleeding.
What is a potential complication? - Perforation
A good diet plan for HIV positive patient - High everything! Hi protein, potassium, calories
Caring for patient with diabetes, hypertension, that is asking of ways to prevent peripheral vascular
disease. What interventions would the LPN include in the education? (SATA) - Attaining an A1C of
9%, Smoking cessation, eat a heart healthy diet
Caring for patient with DIC. Which statement needs addressed immediately? - Pulmonary edema
Caring for patient with Lupus, what teaching should be included (SATA) - Avoid direct sunlight,
wear protective clothing, balance rest and activity, and eat foods low in sodium
, Caring for patient with pneumocystis pneumonia and Kaposi sarcoma. Which test would the nurse
expect to be ordered for this patient? - CB4 (Tcell) and Viral load.
Caring for patient with severe anemia. Which lab could help find the cause of the anemia? -
Hemoccult
Caring for patient with sickle cell anemia. Which statement indicates need for further teaching? - I
will need to take B12 injections for the rest of my life.
CHF- what labs and/or diagnostic tests would you expect to see? - BNP, chest x-ray, jvd (jugular
vein distention), crackles in the lungs
Client is showing signs of dementia. The nurse will practice which guidelines for reality orientation?
(SATA) - Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your responses, and engage them in simple
tasks that have a purpose.
Diabetic patient with MRSA. Which statement demonstrates understanding of insulin administration? -
I will administer my Novolog 2 units as prescribed.
Diabetic Type II in the ER lethargic and responding only to pain. What should the nurse do next? -
Give glucagon gel between cheeks and gums.
Discharge instructions for a patient taking Lovenox. What side effect will he report to Dr. immediately? -
Dark, loose stools
During education of RA, what is important to note - This condition can affect many body organs at
once
Ferrous sulfate has what types of side effects? - black stool, staining of teeth, constipation
Head lice - olive oil and vasoline to smother
.Caring for patient who reports cool feet, shiny shins, and pain in lower legs when walking. What
assessment data should the LPN collect? (SATA) - Do you monitor your BP, do you have diabetes,
does the pain go away when you sit down, and are you a smoker?
Aching sharp cramping pain brought on by exercise and elevated rest is what? - Arterial disorder.
Caring for a 64 year old patient who has undergone cardiac catheterization. To predict and manage
potential complications, the nurse will implement this for safety. - Check the vital signs and the
puncture site for bleeding
Caring for patient after angiogram. What intervention should the nurse implement? - Increase
fluids to flush the contrast
Caring for patient scheduled for endoscopic procedure. Which statement by pt. indicates need for
further teaching? - I won't eat before the procedure but I can have fluids to drink immediately
after it is done.
Caring for patient who is recovering from a routine colonoscopy. Abnormal distention and bleeding.
What is a potential complication? - Perforation
A good diet plan for HIV positive patient - High everything! Hi protein, potassium, calories
Caring for patient with diabetes, hypertension, that is asking of ways to prevent peripheral vascular
disease. What interventions would the LPN include in the education? (SATA) - Attaining an A1C of
9%, Smoking cessation, eat a heart healthy diet
Caring for patient with DIC. Which statement needs addressed immediately? - Pulmonary edema
Caring for patient with Lupus, what teaching should be included (SATA) - Avoid direct sunlight,
wear protective clothing, balance rest and activity, and eat foods low in sodium
, Caring for patient with pneumocystis pneumonia and Kaposi sarcoma. Which test would the nurse
expect to be ordered for this patient? - CB4 (Tcell) and Viral load.
Caring for patient with severe anemia. Which lab could help find the cause of the anemia? -
Hemoccult
Caring for patient with sickle cell anemia. Which statement indicates need for further teaching? - I
will need to take B12 injections for the rest of my life.
CHF- what labs and/or diagnostic tests would you expect to see? - BNP, chest x-ray, jvd (jugular
vein distention), crackles in the lungs
Client is showing signs of dementia. The nurse will practice which guidelines for reality orientation?
(SATA) - Set routine and be consistent, be truthful in your responses, and engage them in simple
tasks that have a purpose.
Diabetic patient with MRSA. Which statement demonstrates understanding of insulin administration? -
I will administer my Novolog 2 units as prescribed.
Diabetic Type II in the ER lethargic and responding only to pain. What should the nurse do next? -
Give glucagon gel between cheeks and gums.
Discharge instructions for a patient taking Lovenox. What side effect will he report to Dr. immediately? -
Dark, loose stools
During education of RA, what is important to note - This condition can affect many body organs at
once
Ferrous sulfate has what types of side effects? - black stool, staining of teeth, constipation
Head lice - olive oil and vasoline to smother
