How can we prevent shear/friction? Correct Answers HOB less
than 30 degrees, transparent films
How to help with urge incontinence/ OAB? Correct Answers
scheduled void
How to treat hyperkalemia? Correct Answers monitor IV K,
check renal function, avoid salt subs and potassium rich foods,
increase fluids
How to treat hypokalemia? Correct Answers increase
potassium rich foods, watch diuretics, oral K, slow IV K,
monitor levels
How to treat pernicious anemia? Correct Answers B 12 shot
How will PTH decrease Ca? Correct Answers increase
absorption in kidneys, activates vit D
How will PTH increase Ca? Correct Answers break down
bones
What are examples of a never event? Correct Answers pressure
injury, UTI after cath, wrong site surgery
What are S/S of dehydration/fluid deficit? Correct Answers
OH, skin tenting/poor turgor, dry mucous membranes, sunken
eyes, increased BUN and Cr, decreased capillary refill
, What are s/s of orthostatic hypotension? Correct Answers dizzy
upon standing, blurry vision, weakness, fainting/syncope,
confusion, nausea
What are S/S of pernicious anemia? Correct Answers lack of
intrinsic factor, beefy tongue, vegan diet
What are SCDs? Correct Answers sequential compression
devices, sleeves wrap around legs and inflate one at a time to
imitate walking and prevent blood clots
What are some causes of orthostatic hypotension? Correct
Answers decreased circulating blood volume, pooling of blood
in the lower extremities, decreased autonomic response
What are some nursing considerations for bronchoscopies?
Correct Answers numbing, decrease gag reflex is normal,
colored sputum is normal to a certain extent, SOB if something
went wrong
What are some nursing considerations for thrombocytopenia?
Correct Answers avoid IM, prolonged pressure over wounds,
avoid NSAIDs, electric razors only, avoid strenuous activities
What are some nursing implications for CT? Correct Answers
NPO 4 hrs before, no jewelry, assess iodine allergy, assess
kidney function bc dye, lie still
What are some nursing implications for MRI? Correct Answers
no metal, lie still, assess for claustrophobia