NUR 160-Hondros Exam 1/ 123 Questions &
Definitions/ A+.
Normal IM injection reaction - Answer: Burning at site, itching at site, bruising
Abnormal IM injection Reaction - Answer: vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, rash (systemic)
TB testing - Answer: 1. Must be read 48-72 hrs (assessed)
2. Document date, time of injection and reading, as well as result
3. Mild swelling is normal
TB result-negative - Answer: 10mm- healthcare workers are a strict 10
TB result-positive - Answer: red, raised (induration)
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, Positive TB result - Answer: This means that the person has been exposed to TB
At risk for TB - Answer: nursing homes, jails, homeless, certain meds, some other countries,
healthcare workers
Hyperglycemia - Answer: hot and dry-sugar high
Hypoglycemia - Answer: cold and clammy-needs some candy
Symptoms of Hyperglycemia - Answer: extreme thirst, frequent urination, dry skin, hunger,
blurred vision, drowsiness, nausea
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia - Answer: shaking, tachycardia, sweating, anxious, dizzy, hunger,
impaired vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, irritable
insulin - Answer: NPH-longer lasting (cloudy)
Regular- faster acting (clear)
Order of Insulin Draw - Answer: cloudy(air), clear(air),clear(insulin), cloudy(insulin)
70-110 - Answer: Normal BS
Vision Intervention - Answer: Annual Eye Exam
Vision Assessment - Answer: PERRLA, peripheral testing, snellen chart, Hx (changes in vision?,
dark spots?, flashes?, issues in certain lighting?)
Vision pt education - Answer: Certain drops can burn eyes, burning is better than being blind
(miotics)
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Definitions/ A+.
Normal IM injection reaction - Answer: Burning at site, itching at site, bruising
Abnormal IM injection Reaction - Answer: vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, rash (systemic)
TB testing - Answer: 1. Must be read 48-72 hrs (assessed)
2. Document date, time of injection and reading, as well as result
3. Mild swelling is normal
TB result-negative - Answer: 10mm- healthcare workers are a strict 10
TB result-positive - Answer: red, raised (induration)
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, Positive TB result - Answer: This means that the person has been exposed to TB
At risk for TB - Answer: nursing homes, jails, homeless, certain meds, some other countries,
healthcare workers
Hyperglycemia - Answer: hot and dry-sugar high
Hypoglycemia - Answer: cold and clammy-needs some candy
Symptoms of Hyperglycemia - Answer: extreme thirst, frequent urination, dry skin, hunger,
blurred vision, drowsiness, nausea
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia - Answer: shaking, tachycardia, sweating, anxious, dizzy, hunger,
impaired vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, irritable
insulin - Answer: NPH-longer lasting (cloudy)
Regular- faster acting (clear)
Order of Insulin Draw - Answer: cloudy(air), clear(air),clear(insulin), cloudy(insulin)
70-110 - Answer: Normal BS
Vision Intervention - Answer: Annual Eye Exam
Vision Assessment - Answer: PERRLA, peripheral testing, snellen chart, Hx (changes in vision?,
dark spots?, flashes?, issues in certain lighting?)
Vision pt education - Answer: Certain drops can burn eyes, burning is better than being blind
(miotics)
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