DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
pernicious anemia - correct answer ✔✔-intrinsic factor enables the absorption of vitamin B12
It Affects
-older adults
-beriatric patients a
-gastric cancer patients
S&S of Pernicious anemia - correct answer ✔✔-glossitis (inflamation of the tongue)
-fever
-pale yellow color of the skin
-weight loss
-affects RBC's
Pernicious Anemia is treated with - correct answer ✔✔-B12 replacement (intramuscular)
-good oral hygiene
-monitor for bleeding
-diet high in protein, vitamins, and minerals
-monitor vitals
Cystitis - correct answer ✔✔inflammation of the walls of the urinary bladder
How is Cystitis treated - correct answer ✔✔-with short term antibiotics/ antiinfective agents
,How to prevent Cystitis - correct answer ✔✔-Urinate after sex
-keep bladder empty
-wipe from front to back
-avoid bubble baths,
-drink 8-10 glasses of fluid a day
What type of a diet should a patients with Chronic Renal Failure be on - correct answer ✔✔-low
potassium
-low sodium
-no salt substitutes
-high carbohydrate (energy)
Care for patients After or Between Dialysis - correct answer ✔✔-scheduled fluid intake
-monitor signs of fluid imbalance
-asses site for signs of infection
-daily weights
-monitor vitals throughout entire treatment
It is the Nurse responsibility to do a ________ if you notice change in your patient - correct
answer ✔✔assessment
How to care for a patient with a Arterial Venous Fistula & Arterial Venous Graph - correct
answer ✔✔--no blood draws
-no constriction
-no iv's
-no BP readings
, -palpate (fill for thrill)
-auscultate (listen for brewing sound)
-Arterial venous graph takes time to mature to be able to use
What is uses to diagnose Heart Failure - correct answer ✔✔-chest x-ray
-BNP Beta Natriuretic Peptide Test
How do you position a patient with Heart Failure or Pulmonary edma - correct answer ✔✔Semi
Fowler's
Malignant Hypertension - correct answer ✔✔severe and rapid high blood pressure that can
damage internal organs
-S&S -headache
-blurred vision
-epistaxis (nose bleed)
Things to teach a patients that has Stress Incontinence - correct answer ✔✔-kegal exercise
-empty bladder often
-limit or space out fluid intake
-medication
-modify environment (safe route to the bathroom)
-commode
-surgery (Cysto)