Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers
1st surgical dressing change done by the surgeon; nurse may reinforce dressing is there is bleeding thro
- Absorption: water (up to 1.5 L/day) & sodium chloride
- Secretion: electrolyte balance (4-9 mEq of K+ excreted) & bicarbonate
3 Functions of the large intestine
exchanged for chloride
- Elimination: waste, flatus, feces
A - Antibiotic
B - Beta Blocker
ABCD's of SCIP
C - Catheter
D - DVT/VTE
A - Antibiotic
B - Beta Blocker
ABCD's of SCIP
C - Catheter
D - DVT/VTE
Abdominal assessment inspection, auscultation, percussion and palpation
It is an assistive device used post operative hip replacement. It prevents
Abduction pillow dislocation, maintains alignment of the surgical hip and also prevents the pa
from internally rotating the surgical hip
Abrasion superficial, little bleeding but some plasma leakage, a "scrape"
, Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers
collection of pus under the skin, looks like a lump or raised area that is red
Abscess
warmer than surrounding
R/T lifestyle, immobility, pain
Activity intolerance Intervention- give med before activity, take your time, plan care, set a
measureable goal
Acute abdomen sudden, severe abdominal pain
Can affect respiratory cardiac endocrine and immune system... Increase ca
Acute pain
output
Patient report decreased pain levels interventions pain assessment recheck
Acute pain
minutes after and check vitals before and after giving medication
Interstitial inflammation, tubular cell necrosis, abscess formation and tempo
Acute Pyelonephritis can cause
altered kidney function
Addiction Impaired control over drug use, compulsive use, craving
After collecting the stone, what is done The stone is sent to the lab for analysis. This is done so that they can figure
with it and why? what the stone is composed of. Most form from calcium and oxalate
Age Most significant risk factor for visual sensory alteration
Hospitalized patient should be in negative pressure room with the door clo
Airborne health care providers should wear an N-95 respirator (mask) at all times wh
the room
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Aldrete scoring system- used to monitor 5 sections ( activity, consciousness, respirations, o2 saturation, circulation)
recovery from anesthesia scored 0-2 need a score of 8 or above
Allergic Contact Dermatitis caused by a reaction to substances called allergens
* the interaction between an antigen and an antibody, resulting in tissue inju
* an inappropriate and often harmful response of the immune system as a r
An allergic reaction is: of contact with normally harmless antigens
* antigens recognized by the body as foreign triggering a series of events t
attempt to attack, rendering the invader harmless and removing it from the
Allergy prone to health care workers Latex
* sneezing
* runny nose
* itchy, watery eyes
Allergy symptoms [mild] * scratchy throat
* difficulty breathing
* wheezing
* cough
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All of the following are complications of C. increased potassium level
diarrhea except: Rationale: Complications of diarrhea include the potential for cardiac
A. anorexia disrhythmias because of significant fluid and electrolyte loss (especially
B. muscle weakness potassium), decreased urine output, hypotension, muscle weakness, &
C. increased potassium level paresthesia
D. hypotension
Always use a _____ _____ so patients center gait belt
of gravity remains midline
removal of a body part due to gangrene, trauma, burns, frostbite, electrica
Amputation burns, explosions, congenital deformities, tumor or vascular diseases.Used
relieve symptoms, improve function, and save the person's life.
Analegic adjunct Both on opioid and nonopioid
Adverse respiratory depression especially with IV narcotics meds because
Analgesic
are faster acting
* difficulty breathing, wheezing
* drop in blood pressure, dizziness
* loss of consciousness, confusion
Anaphylactic shock symptoms
* slurred speech, rapid or weak pulse
* blueness of your skin, including your lips and nail beds [cyanosis]
* diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
1st surgical dressing change done by the surgeon; nurse may reinforce dressing is there is bleeding thro
- Absorption: water (up to 1.5 L/day) & sodium chloride
- Secretion: electrolyte balance (4-9 mEq of K+ excreted) & bicarbonate
3 Functions of the large intestine
exchanged for chloride
- Elimination: waste, flatus, feces
A - Antibiotic
B - Beta Blocker
ABCD's of SCIP
C - Catheter
D - DVT/VTE
A - Antibiotic
B - Beta Blocker
ABCD's of SCIP
C - Catheter
D - DVT/VTE
Abdominal assessment inspection, auscultation, percussion and palpation
It is an assistive device used post operative hip replacement. It prevents
Abduction pillow dislocation, maintains alignment of the surgical hip and also prevents the pa
from internally rotating the surgical hip
Abrasion superficial, little bleeding but some plasma leakage, a "scrape"
, Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers
collection of pus under the skin, looks like a lump or raised area that is red
Abscess
warmer than surrounding
R/T lifestyle, immobility, pain
Activity intolerance Intervention- give med before activity, take your time, plan care, set a
measureable goal
Acute abdomen sudden, severe abdominal pain
Can affect respiratory cardiac endocrine and immune system... Increase ca
Acute pain
output
Patient report decreased pain levels interventions pain assessment recheck
Acute pain
minutes after and check vitals before and after giving medication
Interstitial inflammation, tubular cell necrosis, abscess formation and tempo
Acute Pyelonephritis can cause
altered kidney function
Addiction Impaired control over drug use, compulsive use, craving
After collecting the stone, what is done The stone is sent to the lab for analysis. This is done so that they can figure
with it and why? what the stone is composed of. Most form from calcium and oxalate
Age Most significant risk factor for visual sensory alteration
Hospitalized patient should be in negative pressure room with the door clo
Airborne health care providers should wear an N-95 respirator (mask) at all times wh
the room
, Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers
Aldrete scoring system- used to monitor 5 sections ( activity, consciousness, respirations, o2 saturation, circulation)
recovery from anesthesia scored 0-2 need a score of 8 or above
Allergic Contact Dermatitis caused by a reaction to substances called allergens
* the interaction between an antigen and an antibody, resulting in tissue inju
* an inappropriate and often harmful response of the immune system as a r
An allergic reaction is: of contact with normally harmless antigens
* antigens recognized by the body as foreign triggering a series of events t
attempt to attack, rendering the invader harmless and removing it from the
Allergy prone to health care workers Latex
* sneezing
* runny nose
* itchy, watery eyes
Allergy symptoms [mild] * scratchy throat
* difficulty breathing
* wheezing
* cough
, Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers
All of the following are complications of C. increased potassium level
diarrhea except: Rationale: Complications of diarrhea include the potential for cardiac
A. anorexia disrhythmias because of significant fluid and electrolyte loss (especially
B. muscle weakness potassium), decreased urine output, hypotension, muscle weakness, &
C. increased potassium level paresthesia
D. hypotension
Always use a _____ _____ so patients center gait belt
of gravity remains midline
removal of a body part due to gangrene, trauma, burns, frostbite, electrica
Amputation burns, explosions, congenital deformities, tumor or vascular diseases.Used
relieve symptoms, improve function, and save the person's life.
Analegic adjunct Both on opioid and nonopioid
Adverse respiratory depression especially with IV narcotics meds because
Analgesic
are faster acting
* difficulty breathing, wheezing
* drop in blood pressure, dizziness
* loss of consciousness, confusion
Anaphylactic shock symptoms
* slurred speech, rapid or weak pulse
* blueness of your skin, including your lips and nail beds [cyanosis]
* diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
