Nursing Flashcards
Inborn metabolism ANS: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid
called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
Signs of hypokalemia ANS: Abdominal cramps can be a sign of low potassium levels in the blood.
Ileal conduit ANS: Ileal conduit is a surgical procedure used for severe Crohn's disease. It diverts urine
from the upper urinary tracts to a newly formed reservoir created from the terminal ileum.
Practical nurse obtaining blood from blood bank ANS: Obtaining blood from the blood bank is necessary
in cases of deficiency of plasma protein.
Depression ANS: Depression can be caused by a deficiency of dopamine in the brain.
C difficle mode of transmission ANS: C. difficile is primarily transmitted through contact precautions.
Newborn head circumference ANS: The average newborn head circumference is approximately 33
centimeters.
Priority assessment for Myocardial Infraction (MI) ANS: Cardiac monitoring is a priority assessment for a
patient with a suspected myocardial infarction.
Form 1 for mental health ANS: Form 1 is a psychiatric assessment form that patients undergo to
evaluate their mental health status.
, PN assigned to paranoid schizophrenia pt. ANS: When assigned to a patient with paranoid
schizophrenia, it is important for the practical nurse to maintain distance from themselves and the
patient.
Coumadin (WARFARIN) side effect ANS: A side effect of Coumadin (warfarin) can be vitamin K
deficiency.
PN consolidation on break ANS: During a break, a practical nurse should still perform their own
assessments and document them.
Signs of hypertension in a Cirrhosis patient ANS: Ascites and portal hypertension can be signs of
hypertension in a patient with cirrhosis.
Priority assessment for nephrectomy post-op patient ANS: A priority assessment for a post-operative
nephrectomy patient is to measure urine input/output and weigh the patient.
Administering potassium product through enteral tube ANS: Before administering a potassium product
through an enteral tube, it is important to check for proper tube placement.
Translation of 5cm 50% and +1 in a pregnant woman ANS: In a pregnant woman, the translation '5cm
50% and +1' means that the cervix is dilated 5 centimeters, 50% effaced, and 1 centimeter below the
ischial spine.
Measuring frequency of laboring woman's contractions ANS: The frequency of contractions is measured
by the time between the beginning of one contraction and the beginning of the next.
Form 1 privilege ANS: A patient with a Form 1 privilege is allowed to leave the unit.
Patient wants nurse to be substitute decision maker ANS: If a patient wants the nurse to be their
substitute decision maker, the nurse should reject the request and contact a social worker.
Inborn metabolism ANS: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid
called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
Signs of hypokalemia ANS: Abdominal cramps can be a sign of low potassium levels in the blood.
Ileal conduit ANS: Ileal conduit is a surgical procedure used for severe Crohn's disease. It diverts urine
from the upper urinary tracts to a newly formed reservoir created from the terminal ileum.
Practical nurse obtaining blood from blood bank ANS: Obtaining blood from the blood bank is necessary
in cases of deficiency of plasma protein.
Depression ANS: Depression can be caused by a deficiency of dopamine in the brain.
C difficle mode of transmission ANS: C. difficile is primarily transmitted through contact precautions.
Newborn head circumference ANS: The average newborn head circumference is approximately 33
centimeters.
Priority assessment for Myocardial Infraction (MI) ANS: Cardiac monitoring is a priority assessment for a
patient with a suspected myocardial infarction.
Form 1 for mental health ANS: Form 1 is a psychiatric assessment form that patients undergo to
evaluate their mental health status.
, PN assigned to paranoid schizophrenia pt. ANS: When assigned to a patient with paranoid
schizophrenia, it is important for the practical nurse to maintain distance from themselves and the
patient.
Coumadin (WARFARIN) side effect ANS: A side effect of Coumadin (warfarin) can be vitamin K
deficiency.
PN consolidation on break ANS: During a break, a practical nurse should still perform their own
assessments and document them.
Signs of hypertension in a Cirrhosis patient ANS: Ascites and portal hypertension can be signs of
hypertension in a patient with cirrhosis.
Priority assessment for nephrectomy post-op patient ANS: A priority assessment for a post-operative
nephrectomy patient is to measure urine input/output and weigh the patient.
Administering potassium product through enteral tube ANS: Before administering a potassium product
through an enteral tube, it is important to check for proper tube placement.
Translation of 5cm 50% and +1 in a pregnant woman ANS: In a pregnant woman, the translation '5cm
50% and +1' means that the cervix is dilated 5 centimeters, 50% effaced, and 1 centimeter below the
ischial spine.
Measuring frequency of laboring woman's contractions ANS: The frequency of contractions is measured
by the time between the beginning of one contraction and the beginning of the next.
Form 1 privilege ANS: A patient with a Form 1 privilege is allowed to leave the unit.
Patient wants nurse to be substitute decision maker ANS: If a patient wants the nurse to be their
substitute decision maker, the nurse should reject the request and contact a social worker.
