NURSING 120 Med surg quiz 1 and 2 STUDY GUIDE 2023

NURSING 120 Med surg quiz 1 and 2 STUDY GUIDE 2023 Past questions from quiz 1 and 2 POst op 1st priority: Monitor vital: 4-8h General principles of nursing care Frequent neurovascular assessments Minimize pain and discomfort Monitor for bleeding or drainage Aseptic technique Blood salvage and reinfusion ⅚ questions about old stuff: parental priority? Accuchecks every 4-6 hours -- for 1st 24 hours Monitor glucose levels Weight pt Asepsis (sterile) Vitals: q4-8h Skin integrity Never mix Only good for 24 hrs Formula kept in fridge Hang dextrose 10% if pharamacy behind on orders Keep dextrose 10% in water at the bedside in case IBD: Ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease are characterized by frequent stools, crampy abd pain, exacerbations and remissions. UC: abd pain/cramping in left lower, anorexia, weight loss Findings: fever Diarrhea (15-20 times) in day Stools with mucus, blood, pus Abd distention, tenderness and or firmness upon palpation, high pitched bowel sounds Rectal bleeding CD: abd cramping/pain: right lower, anorexia, weight loss. Findings: fever, diarrhea: five loose/days with mucus or pus, abd distention, tendeness and or firmness upon palpation, high pitched bowel sounds, steatorrhea Extreme/long exacerbations: NPO status and administration of TPN promotes bowel rest while providing adequate nutrition. Avoid caffeine/ alcohol. Multivitamin with iron. Eat small freque