NUR 410 Midterm Questions with Correct Answer1.

NUR 410 Midterm Questions with Correct Answers
Parkinson's
falls/prevention/safety Correct Answer--safety to prevent injury from
falls
-anti-Parkinson's drugs (levodopa-carbidopa)
-symptom management (exercise, PT, allow extra time for tasks)
-ADL and mobility assistance


Heparin dosage Correct Answer--weight-based
-2.2 lbs/1 kg


Chronic Kidney patient
watch/know fluids & electrolytes to monitor Correct Answer--urea &
creatinine build-up, high albumin, high sodium, high potassium, high
phosphate, low calcium
-BUN, creatinine, GFR


S/S of a PE Correct Answer--sudden dyspnea
-sharp chest pain
-restlessness
-feeling of doom
-cough
-increased RR
-decreased HR

, -crackles
-hemoptysis (bloody sputum)


Contact PPE
MRSA Correct Answer--gown
-gloves
-handwashing


pt on cyclophosphamide
med for bladder Correct Answer--STOP the med


Continuous bladder irrigation
importance and what to do w/ patient Correct Answer--monitor output &
color of urine
-kinks in tubing
-bladder distension
-perform routine catheter care
-monitor fluid status


Graves disease
bulging eyes (exophthalmos)
what do you do? Correct Answer--observe eyes for excessive tearing &
bloodshot appearance
-ask about photophobia