NUR 1211-Test 2 Study guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
TPN - CORRECT ANSWER - (Total parenteral nutrition)
GI cannot be used.
Given by central line or midline
Cannot be given with other medications
It has all nutrients except for lipids
lipids can be given through the same IV
500g of sugar (we only need 36g a day)
Bag and tube need to be changed every 24h no matter what
Regular insulin can be mixed
TPN causes body toxicity when used for long periods of time
There needs to be a new prescription every day
When bag is not ready patient can get Insulin D5W(hypertonic saline solution) until TPN bag is
ready
How often should people who are first relatives of a person with glaucoma get their eyes
checked? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 2 years
What is the most common treatment for cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWER - surgery
What are some nursing post-surgical instructions for people after cataracts surgery? - CORRECT
ANSWER - limit strenuous activity
shield from irritants and trauma
avoid driving
keep out of pools of water
don't rub your eyes
, nor airplanes
follow appointments (tell doctors about pain and flashing lights)
medications for the management of glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER - meta-blockers and
cholinergic medications
risk factor for blindness - CORRECT ANSWER - cataracts
glaucoma
macular degenerations
diabetes
What is the Amsler grid used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is a central visual field test
used to detect abnormalities in the center of the field of vision.
what is the post surgical care of cataracts with intraocular lens implant? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The lens don't change the care, with or without lenses the patient still receives
the same care
What are some nursing interventions with hearing impaired patients? - CORRECT
ANSWER - talk slow
use interpreter
be in front of them when talking
What are common side effects of aspirin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stomach pain,
heartburn, drowsiness, ringing in the ear
What is a potential risk associated with aspirin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Risk for
bleeding as it is an anticoagulant
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
TPN - CORRECT ANSWER - (Total parenteral nutrition)
GI cannot be used.
Given by central line or midline
Cannot be given with other medications
It has all nutrients except for lipids
lipids can be given through the same IV
500g of sugar (we only need 36g a day)
Bag and tube need to be changed every 24h no matter what
Regular insulin can be mixed
TPN causes body toxicity when used for long periods of time
There needs to be a new prescription every day
When bag is not ready patient can get Insulin D5W(hypertonic saline solution) until TPN bag is
ready
How often should people who are first relatives of a person with glaucoma get their eyes
checked? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 2 years
What is the most common treatment for cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWER - surgery
What are some nursing post-surgical instructions for people after cataracts surgery? - CORRECT
ANSWER - limit strenuous activity
shield from irritants and trauma
avoid driving
keep out of pools of water
don't rub your eyes
, nor airplanes
follow appointments (tell doctors about pain and flashing lights)
medications for the management of glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER - meta-blockers and
cholinergic medications
risk factor for blindness - CORRECT ANSWER - cataracts
glaucoma
macular degenerations
diabetes
What is the Amsler grid used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is a central visual field test
used to detect abnormalities in the center of the field of vision.
what is the post surgical care of cataracts with intraocular lens implant? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The lens don't change the care, with or without lenses the patient still receives
the same care
What are some nursing interventions with hearing impaired patients? - CORRECT
ANSWER - talk slow
use interpreter
be in front of them when talking
What are common side effects of aspirin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stomach pain,
heartburn, drowsiness, ringing in the ear
What is a potential risk associated with aspirin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Risk for
bleeding as it is an anticoagulant
