NUR 185 EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATED
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Incorrect
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Term
How do you test for Addisons?
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- Hypotension Sudden severe drop in BP
- Tachycardia
- Nausea & Vomiting - Dehydration
- Hyperpyrexia HIGH temperatures
- Cyanosis
- Vasomotor Collapse
- Possible DEATH!!
- A release of large amounts of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.
- This occurs within the first 12 hours post op.
- S/S are cardiac dysrhythmias, tachycardia, delirium, hyperthermia, and
hypertension
, - Blood test. This test can measure blood levels of sodium, potassium, cortisol
and
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ...
- ACTH stimulation test. ACTH tells the adrenal glands to make cortisol. ...
- Insulin-induced hypoglycemia test. ...
- Imaging tests
HOB 30-45 degrees, peptic ulcer meds, oral care Q2h, mouthwash chlorhexidine
daily, sedation, scd's, antibiotics
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What nursing interventions would you implement for a ventilator
dependent patient?
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- Make sure they're wearing
- Auscultate lung sounds.
their SCD's
- Keep drainage system upright on
- Limit suctioning to 30 seconds
the floor.
- Don't put NS down NG tube-
- Mark drainage level on the chamber
this can crystalize and cause a
after each shift & chart output.
clog
Occurs when there is damage to the
adrenal glands causing adrenal
insufficiency and low
, Disconnect the vent tubing and give cortisol production. Usually caused
breaths with an ambu bag. by autoimmune disease
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Definition
Is a Steroid to help decrease inflammation. ( used to treat COPD &
respiratory conditions)
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Prednisone Cushing's disease
Nasal Airway Chest Tube
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Definition
Inserted into the MOUTH, extend to the base of the TONGUE.
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, Thyroidectomy Nasal Airway
Prednisone Endotracheal
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Definition
Used as a sedative and it is used for anxiety.
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Endotracheal Hydrocortisone
Midazolam Ventilator
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6 of 96
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What is a thyroid storm?
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Correct
Incorrect
1 of 96
Term
How do you test for Addisons?
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- Hypotension Sudden severe drop in BP
- Tachycardia
- Nausea & Vomiting - Dehydration
- Hyperpyrexia HIGH temperatures
- Cyanosis
- Vasomotor Collapse
- Possible DEATH!!
- A release of large amounts of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.
- This occurs within the first 12 hours post op.
- S/S are cardiac dysrhythmias, tachycardia, delirium, hyperthermia, and
hypertension
, - Blood test. This test can measure blood levels of sodium, potassium, cortisol
and
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ...
- ACTH stimulation test. ACTH tells the adrenal glands to make cortisol. ...
- Insulin-induced hypoglycemia test. ...
- Imaging tests
HOB 30-45 degrees, peptic ulcer meds, oral care Q2h, mouthwash chlorhexidine
daily, sedation, scd's, antibiotics
Don't know?
2 of 96
Term
What nursing interventions would you implement for a ventilator
dependent patient?
Give this one a try later!
- Make sure they're wearing
- Auscultate lung sounds.
their SCD's
- Keep drainage system upright on
- Limit suctioning to 30 seconds
the floor.
- Don't put NS down NG tube-
- Mark drainage level on the chamber
this can crystalize and cause a
after each shift & chart output.
clog
Occurs when there is damage to the
adrenal glands causing adrenal
insufficiency and low
, Disconnect the vent tubing and give cortisol production. Usually caused
breaths with an ambu bag. by autoimmune disease
Don't know?
3 of 96
Definition
Is a Steroid to help decrease inflammation. ( used to treat COPD &
respiratory conditions)
Give this one a try later!
Prednisone Cushing's disease
Nasal Airway Chest Tube
Don't know?
4 of 96
Definition
Inserted into the MOUTH, extend to the base of the TONGUE.
Give this one a try later!
, Thyroidectomy Nasal Airway
Prednisone Endotracheal
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5 of 96
Definition
Used as a sedative and it is used for anxiety.
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Endotracheal Hydrocortisone
Midazolam Ventilator
Don't know?
6 of 96
Term
What is a thyroid storm?
Give this one a try later!
