PN 4003 final exam
Case Study #1
Key Nursing Diagnoses Preoperatively
• Pain related to surgery
• Altered body image
• Cardiac output drop
Phantom Pain
• Burning, throbbing, itching sensation in the existing limb
• Temporary discomfort and does not require intervention
Case Study #2
Diagnosis for the Gentleman
• Metabolic alkalosis
Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balancers for Chronic Alcohol Dependency
• Decreased in potassium
• Increased potassium
• Decreased calcium
Case Study #3
Depth of Burn for Mrs. Duncan
• Superficial partial-thickness
Effects of Burn Depth
• Pain
• Scarring
• Hyperpigmentation
Serious Complication of Extensive Burns
• Hypovolemia
, Case Study #4
Condition Likely to be Experienced by Judy
• Respiratory acidosis
Breathing Techniques to Help Resolve the Condition
• Deep breathing
Case Study #5
Signs of Decreasing Cardiac Output
• Fatigue and shortness of breath
Purpose of ECG for Mr. Wohl
• To monitor the evolution of his myocardial infarction through the heart’s electrical
activity
Rationale for Administering Oxygen to Mr. Wohl
• To increase the oxygen available to the ischemic myocardial muscle cells
Nursing Actions for Mr. Wohl Taking Furosemide
• Weigh him each morning and monitor his intake and output daily
Information about Having Sex after Heart Attack
• You can have sex right away, as long as it’s after a good night’s sleep and you assume a
nonstrenuous position
Blood Test to Determine Effectiveness of Heparin Therapy
• Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
Case Study #6
Purpose of Pap Test
• Evaluate cervical cells for abnormalities
Appropriate Response to Help Mrs. Bishop Cope with Biopsy Anxiety
• Would you like me to tell you more about this test?
Case Study #7
Disease Process Sherry is Most at Risk for
Case Study #1
Key Nursing Diagnoses Preoperatively
• Pain related to surgery
• Altered body image
• Cardiac output drop
Phantom Pain
• Burning, throbbing, itching sensation in the existing limb
• Temporary discomfort and does not require intervention
Case Study #2
Diagnosis for the Gentleman
• Metabolic alkalosis
Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balancers for Chronic Alcohol Dependency
• Decreased in potassium
• Increased potassium
• Decreased calcium
Case Study #3
Depth of Burn for Mrs. Duncan
• Superficial partial-thickness
Effects of Burn Depth
• Pain
• Scarring
• Hyperpigmentation
Serious Complication of Extensive Burns
• Hypovolemia
, Case Study #4
Condition Likely to be Experienced by Judy
• Respiratory acidosis
Breathing Techniques to Help Resolve the Condition
• Deep breathing
Case Study #5
Signs of Decreasing Cardiac Output
• Fatigue and shortness of breath
Purpose of ECG for Mr. Wohl
• To monitor the evolution of his myocardial infarction through the heart’s electrical
activity
Rationale for Administering Oxygen to Mr. Wohl
• To increase the oxygen available to the ischemic myocardial muscle cells
Nursing Actions for Mr. Wohl Taking Furosemide
• Weigh him each morning and monitor his intake and output daily
Information about Having Sex after Heart Attack
• You can have sex right away, as long as it’s after a good night’s sleep and you assume a
nonstrenuous position
Blood Test to Determine Effectiveness of Heparin Therapy
• Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
Case Study #6
Purpose of Pap Test
• Evaluate cervical cells for abnormalities
Appropriate Response to Help Mrs. Bishop Cope with Biopsy Anxiety
• Would you like me to tell you more about this test?
Case Study #7
Disease Process Sherry is Most at Risk for
