Solutions
A1c Correct Answers Assess glucose levels from previous
MONTHS
Alloydnia Correct Answers Painful response to non painful
stimuli
AML platelet count. Nsg interventions / observation Correct
Answers Acute leukemia
95,000
Melene and hematuria, measure girth daily, apply ice and
pressure to puncture sites, use of electric razors
Assessment of hydration Correct Answers Daily weight
Skin tenting on sternum
Level of thirst
Autoimmune Correct Answers Body produces immune
response to a self cell
capillary refill Correct Answers Should be brisk
Less than 3 seconds
Chronic Glomerulonephritis Correct Answers may develop
rapidly or progress slowly over 20-30 yrs; causes kidney
atrophies, kidney failure; prognosis is poor- leads to renal
failure; causes retina to bleed
, Each Kilogram (2.2 lb) of weight loss is Correct Answers 1 of
fluid
Effects of smoking post surgical pt Correct Answers Delays
healing r/t decreased hemoglobin
Impaired heart and lung function
Narrows small blood vessels
Epinephrine Correct Answers Initial line of defense to reverse
anaphylaxis
frucosamine test Correct Answers Diagnostic test to assess
degree of diabetic control of glucose levels over preceding 2-3
WEEKS
Heat stroke Correct Answers Prevent shivering - will increase
body temp
Use hypothermia blanket
Hyperglycemic environment Correct Answers Primary reason
dm increased risk of infection - causing vascular changes that
decrease blood supply
Hypothermia Correct Answers Lactic acid in blood that is
pooled will shunt back to hear through systemic perfusion as
warming process becomes effective
Lab values for DKA Correct Answers Blood glucose over 250
Blood pH below 7.3
serum bicarb: less than 18
ketones in blood and urine