NSG-320 Finals
"If I look at the sun I burn!"
Which Fitzpatrick classifications of skin type does this match?
Correct Answers 1. Type I
2. Type II
3. Type III
4. Type IV
Answer: 1
**Practice Pearl Correct Answers Patients on immune
suppressive therapies are at risk for infections; tell patients to
report signs of infection
3 functions of immunity: Correct Answers defense,
homeostasis: damaged cellular substances are digested and
removed.
surveillance
A patient with a new diagnosis of actinic keratosis is admitted to
the unit. On assessment, which clinical manifestations would the
nurse expect to find? Correct Answers 1. bluish plaque
2. tender lymph nodes
3. red, weeping skin patches
4. thickened papules on the skin
answer: 4
,active aquired immunity Correct Answers natural contact with
antigen through actual infection (chickenpox, measles, mumps)
immunization with antigen.
acute exacerbation of pneumonia Correct Answers increased
resp rate
use of accessory muscles
decreasing LOC, restlessness
AIDS diagnostic criteria Correct Answers Lowered CD4 T Cell
Count: <200 cells
Opportunistic infections;
Caners;
Wasting syndrome: loss of >10% of ideal body mass
Anaphylaxis Correct Answers Severe allergic reaction;
mediators are released systemically; reaction occurs within
minutes and can be life threatening because of bronchial
constriction and subsequent airway obstruction and vascular
collapse.
initial symptoms: edema and itching at the site; shock can occur
rapidly and is manifested by rapid, weak pulse; hypotension;
dilated pupils; dyspnea; and possibly cyanosis.
Asthma treatment Correct Answers use a SABA (albuterol)
before using a LABA;
basal cell carcinoma Correct Answers Most common and least
severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly
, nodules. occur because of sun exposure. nodules are found on
head/neck.
Calcium purpose Correct Answers (8.5-10.5)
structure for bones and teeth
activates coagulation
nerve and muscle impulses
cardiac activation, excitation, and contraction
causes of cataracts Correct Answers age, blunt or penetrating
trauma, congenital factors, radiation exposure or UV light
exposure; corticosteroids;
CO2 range Correct Answers 35-45
Complications of pneumonia Correct Answers atelectasis
pleurisy
pleural effusion
bacteremia
acute resp failure
sepsis/septic shock
empyema
lung abscess
pneumothorax
meningitis
Controller medications for asthma Correct Answers daily
medications for all persistent asthma; long term control, anti-
inflammatory
COPD: chronic airflow limitation
"If I look at the sun I burn!"
Which Fitzpatrick classifications of skin type does this match?
Correct Answers 1. Type I
2. Type II
3. Type III
4. Type IV
Answer: 1
**Practice Pearl Correct Answers Patients on immune
suppressive therapies are at risk for infections; tell patients to
report signs of infection
3 functions of immunity: Correct Answers defense,
homeostasis: damaged cellular substances are digested and
removed.
surveillance
A patient with a new diagnosis of actinic keratosis is admitted to
the unit. On assessment, which clinical manifestations would the
nurse expect to find? Correct Answers 1. bluish plaque
2. tender lymph nodes
3. red, weeping skin patches
4. thickened papules on the skin
answer: 4
,active aquired immunity Correct Answers natural contact with
antigen through actual infection (chickenpox, measles, mumps)
immunization with antigen.
acute exacerbation of pneumonia Correct Answers increased
resp rate
use of accessory muscles
decreasing LOC, restlessness
AIDS diagnostic criteria Correct Answers Lowered CD4 T Cell
Count: <200 cells
Opportunistic infections;
Caners;
Wasting syndrome: loss of >10% of ideal body mass
Anaphylaxis Correct Answers Severe allergic reaction;
mediators are released systemically; reaction occurs within
minutes and can be life threatening because of bronchial
constriction and subsequent airway obstruction and vascular
collapse.
initial symptoms: edema and itching at the site; shock can occur
rapidly and is manifested by rapid, weak pulse; hypotension;
dilated pupils; dyspnea; and possibly cyanosis.
Asthma treatment Correct Answers use a SABA (albuterol)
before using a LABA;
basal cell carcinoma Correct Answers Most common and least
severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly
, nodules. occur because of sun exposure. nodules are found on
head/neck.
Calcium purpose Correct Answers (8.5-10.5)
structure for bones and teeth
activates coagulation
nerve and muscle impulses
cardiac activation, excitation, and contraction
causes of cataracts Correct Answers age, blunt or penetrating
trauma, congenital factors, radiation exposure or UV light
exposure; corticosteroids;
CO2 range Correct Answers 35-45
Complications of pneumonia Correct Answers atelectasis
pleurisy
pleural effusion
bacteremia
acute resp failure
sepsis/septic shock
empyema
lung abscess
pneumothorax
meningitis
Controller medications for asthma Correct Answers daily
medications for all persistent asthma; long term control, anti-
inflammatory
COPD: chronic airflow limitation
