Cystic fibrosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. genetic disease on the chromosome 7
2. both parents are carriers
3. recessive mutated gene
4. autosomal recessive
Heart Failure - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. high fowler's position
2. Diuretics: decrease preload
3. Ace inhibs: reduce after load (contra if have renal failure)
4. angiotension receptor blockers (Cozaar): reduce after load (contra if have renal
failure)
5. Inotropic agents (digoxin, dopamine, dobutamine, and milronone): increase
contractility therefore increase cardiac output
6. Vasodilators (nitro, Imdur): *prevent coronary artery vasospasm and reduce preload
and afterload, decreasing myocardial oxygen demand*
7. Anticoagulants (heparin)
Psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-**skin disorder that is characterized by scaly, dermal
patches and is caused by an overproduction of keratin.**
1. autoimmune disorder and has periods of exacerbations and remissions.
2. In some clients, psoriasis can also affect the joints
3. genetics, stress, seasons, hormones, affect psoriasis
4. scaly patches
5. remove scales using fluids and an acid bath emolient
6. topical corticosteroids for treatment
Hiatial Hernia - CORRECT ANSWERS-occult bleeding is common
-expect changes in Hgb and Hct
Direct coomb's test - CORRECT ANSWERS-The direct Coombs' test is used to detect
idiopathic hemolytic anemia by detecting the presence of autoantibodies against the
client's RBCs.
Colony stimulating RBC (Epogen, Procrit) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Eryhtropoiten
Colony stimulating WBC (Neupogen) - CORRECT ANSWERS-filgastrim
Iron chelating agent (Desferol) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Deferoxamine
inhalant for sickle cell - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nitric Oxide
Look at the drugs from the packets I have from Pharm ATI! - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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,Do not delegate - CORRECT ANSWERS-What you can *EAT*
*E*-evaluate
*A*-assess
* T-*teach
Alcohol withdrawal medications - CORRECT ANSWERS-diazepam
Cleaning a catheter - CORRECT ANSWERS-clean with soap and water then DRY it
with a clean towel afterwards
Potassium
3.5-5.0
Chloride
98-106
Calcium
9-10.5
magnesium
1.3-2.1
spinach
Phosphorus
3.5-4.5 - CORRECT ANSWERS-A lead level greater than 45 µg/dL or 2.17 µmol/L in a
child's blood most often indicates the need for treatment.
Iron levels think of hemoglobin. low hemoglobin indicates iron deficiency anemia. ~12-
16
Better peripheral perfusion? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries
APGAR - CORRECT ANSWERS-Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale)
Pulse (>100, <100, absent)
Grimace (cough, grimace, no response)
Activity (flexed, flaccid, limp)
Respirations (strong cry, weak cry, absent)
neutropenic precautions
gloves, gown, mask when entering room - CORRECT ANSWERS-brush your teeth
twice a day
Private when possible, thorough hand hygiene before entering client's room; allow no
staff with cold or sore throat to care for client; no fresh flowers or standing water; clean
room daily; Meticulous body hygiene; Inspect IV site - meticulous IV site care
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, Airborne precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS-MTV or My chicken hez tb measles,
chickenpox (varicella) Herpes zoster/shingles TB
Airborne precautions protective equip - CORRECT ANSWERS-private room, neg
pressure with 6-12 air exchanges/hr mask & respirator N95 for TB
Contact precaution - CORRECT ANSWERS-MRS WHISE
protect visitors & caregivers when 3 ft of the pt.
Multidrug-resistant organisms
RSV, Shigella, Wound infections, Herpes simplex, Impetigo, Scabies, Enteric diseases
caused by micro-organisms (C diff),
Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors
Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single, nonporous bag without touching
theterm-1 outside of the bag
PMGG= Private room/ share same illness, mask, gown and gloves
Droplet precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS-spiderman! sepsis, scarlet fever,
streptococcal pharyngitis, parvovirus, pneumonia, pertussis,
influenza,
diptheria,
epiglottitis,
rubella,
mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia, adeNovirus
(Private room and mask)
Addison's & Cushings - CORRECT ANSWERS-Addison's = down down down up down
Cushings= up up up down up
hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia,
hypo/hyperglycemia
Skin infection- *VCHIPS* - CORRECT ANSWERS-Varicella zoster
Cutaneous diptheria
Herpes simplez
Impetigo
Peduculosis
Scabies
Air or Pulmonary Embolism - CORRECT ANSWERS-S/S chest pain, dyspnea,
tachycardia, pale/cyanotic, sense of impending doom. (turn pt to LEFT side and
LOWER the head of bed.)
Woman in labor (un-reassuring FHR) - CORRECT ANSWERS-(late decels, decreased
variability, fetal bradycardia, etc) Turn pt on Left side, give O2, stop pitocin, Increase IV
fluids!
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