NUR 195 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Nonpharmacologic interventions - ANSWER--Back rubs
-Music
-Dim lights
-Photo therapy
Hypocalcemia S/S - ANSWER--Chovastek
-Trousseaus
-Seizures
-Tetany
What does hospital do in sentinel events/leap frog group - ANSWER--Talk to family
that was affected and apologies
-Record to designated agencies- joint commission
-Reports that need filled out including Root-cause analysis
-PT is not charged
Asthma - ANSWER--Peak-flow meter
-Theophylline
-Maintenance medication
-Rescue inhaler
-Steroids could be needed to decrease inflammation
Post abdominal surgery - ANSWER--Pain and low grade temp expected
-Absent bowel signs 48 hours out= normal
Concerns post op - ANSWER--Rigidity abdomen
-Huge blood clot
-Low urine output
Oxygen safety - ANSWER--Put in holders
-NO smoking
-If O2 is at home, sign should be up saying O2 is in use
-Follow recommended O2 level, if they need more they need to talk to physician
Hemoglobin A1c - ANSWER-LESS than 7%
Digoxin therapeutic range - ANSWER-0.5-2 mg
Head lag reflex - ANSWER-When infant is listed from bed, head will fall back
because the newborn cannot maintain neutral position of the head
Moro reflex (startle reflex) - ANSWER-Startled from loud noise etc
Infants legs go up and arms fan out and then come back to midline
-Absence may indicate abnormalities
, rooting relfex (baby reflex) - ANSWER-Infant turns in the direction of anything that
touches cheek in anticipation of food
tonic neck reflex - ANSWER-Head is turned to one side, arm and leg are extended
on the same side and the opposite arm and leg are flexed in a "fencing" position
Palmer grasp - ANSWER-Examiner places an object in the hand of a newborn and
he or she will grasp it tightly
Babinski reflex - ANSWER-Side of infants foot is stroked and toes fan out
Newborn respiratory rate - ANSWER-30-60 per min
Newborn HR - ANSWER-110 to 160
Healthcare quality improvement - ANSWER-Trys to produce better PT outcomes
-This year we had 5% of PT with VAP
-Goal next year is 2%
Near miss event - ANSWER-Doesn't reach patient
Adverse event - ANSWER-No problem or minor problem
Cirrhosis patient diet - ANSWER--High protein
-Low sodium
Diet for an acute problem with cirrhosis - ANSWER-Low protein diet
PT education with cirrhosis - ANSWER-Stop drinking
Reduce sodium intake
Situational Leadership - ANSWER-Adaptation of leadership style to fit the situation
autocratic leadership - ANSWER-A form of leadership in which the leader makes
decisions on his or her own and then announces those decisions to the group.
Lasseiz-faire leadership - ANSWER-"lazy"
-Stands at a distance
-Gives employees freedom to make decisions
-Doesnt like to make decisions
-Little communication with employees about their work
Democratic leadership - ANSWER-involves all members in decision making
Albumin range - ANSWER-3.5-5 g/dL
Tube feedings - ANSWER--Always check placement and residuals
-Continuous check every 4 hours
-May have to give a push to get it started
-HOB elevated at least 30, 45 is better
AND ANSWERS
Nonpharmacologic interventions - ANSWER--Back rubs
-Music
-Dim lights
-Photo therapy
Hypocalcemia S/S - ANSWER--Chovastek
-Trousseaus
-Seizures
-Tetany
What does hospital do in sentinel events/leap frog group - ANSWER--Talk to family
that was affected and apologies
-Record to designated agencies- joint commission
-Reports that need filled out including Root-cause analysis
-PT is not charged
Asthma - ANSWER--Peak-flow meter
-Theophylline
-Maintenance medication
-Rescue inhaler
-Steroids could be needed to decrease inflammation
Post abdominal surgery - ANSWER--Pain and low grade temp expected
-Absent bowel signs 48 hours out= normal
Concerns post op - ANSWER--Rigidity abdomen
-Huge blood clot
-Low urine output
Oxygen safety - ANSWER--Put in holders
-NO smoking
-If O2 is at home, sign should be up saying O2 is in use
-Follow recommended O2 level, if they need more they need to talk to physician
Hemoglobin A1c - ANSWER-LESS than 7%
Digoxin therapeutic range - ANSWER-0.5-2 mg
Head lag reflex - ANSWER-When infant is listed from bed, head will fall back
because the newborn cannot maintain neutral position of the head
Moro reflex (startle reflex) - ANSWER-Startled from loud noise etc
Infants legs go up and arms fan out and then come back to midline
-Absence may indicate abnormalities
, rooting relfex (baby reflex) - ANSWER-Infant turns in the direction of anything that
touches cheek in anticipation of food
tonic neck reflex - ANSWER-Head is turned to one side, arm and leg are extended
on the same side and the opposite arm and leg are flexed in a "fencing" position
Palmer grasp - ANSWER-Examiner places an object in the hand of a newborn and
he or she will grasp it tightly
Babinski reflex - ANSWER-Side of infants foot is stroked and toes fan out
Newborn respiratory rate - ANSWER-30-60 per min
Newborn HR - ANSWER-110 to 160
Healthcare quality improvement - ANSWER-Trys to produce better PT outcomes
-This year we had 5% of PT with VAP
-Goal next year is 2%
Near miss event - ANSWER-Doesn't reach patient
Adverse event - ANSWER-No problem or minor problem
Cirrhosis patient diet - ANSWER--High protein
-Low sodium
Diet for an acute problem with cirrhosis - ANSWER-Low protein diet
PT education with cirrhosis - ANSWER-Stop drinking
Reduce sodium intake
Situational Leadership - ANSWER-Adaptation of leadership style to fit the situation
autocratic leadership - ANSWER-A form of leadership in which the leader makes
decisions on his or her own and then announces those decisions to the group.
Lasseiz-faire leadership - ANSWER-"lazy"
-Stands at a distance
-Gives employees freedom to make decisions
-Doesnt like to make decisions
-Little communication with employees about their work
Democratic leadership - ANSWER-involves all members in decision making
Albumin range - ANSWER-3.5-5 g/dL
Tube feedings - ANSWER--Always check placement and residuals
-Continuous check every 4 hours
-May have to give a push to get it started
-HOB elevated at least 30, 45 is better
