Update ) Adult Health I |
Questions and Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct – Chamberlain
Question:
Pt's with Right-sided heart failure will present with
Answer:
Hepatomegaly, Ascites, Juglar vein distention (JVD), Peripheral Edema
Question:
Pt with known DVT reports chest pain is considered
Answer:
MEDICAL EMERGENCY (It can indicate the possible development of a
Pulmonary Embolism)
,Question:
Signs & Symptoms of DVT
Answer:
Leg pain, Red/Hot area & Unilateral calf swelling
Question:
Kidney disease is a common cause of
Answer:
Chronic increased potassium (Hyperkalemia)
Question:
What would a nurse anticipate with a Pt that presents with pneumonia?
Answer:
Sputum & Blood Cultures, Administer antibiotics, Monitor WBC count &
Temperature
Question:
SBAR for a Pt with pneumonia should include
Answer:
Presence of adventitious breath sounds, Complaints pleuritic chest pain, O2
trends, & Color & Consistency of sputum
, Question:
Pt with COPD requires an increase in
Answer:
Calories (Moderate Fat/ Carb Diet)
Question:
Fluid Volume Excess labs
Answer:
Decreased serum osmolality, Decreased hematocrit, Diluted electrolytes,
Normal serum osmolality levels (275-295) & Normal Hematocrit levels (Male
41-50 & Female 36-44)
Question:
What treatments will a Pt with heart failure who presents with fluid volume
excess receive?
Answer:
Diuretics (Furosemide or Spironolactone), Daily weight, Monitor sodium &
potassium levels, Place on seizures precautions & Reposition every 2hrs