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Rasmussen - MDC III - Exam 2 |
Comprehensive Key Questions With Verified
Answers
sweat test (chloride)-correct-answer-How do you diagnose cystic fibrosis?
**osteoporosis - teach patients to have Ca intake**
decreased immunity
buffalo hump
thin skin
weight gain
hyperglycemia
peptic ulcer disease
increased potential for infection
adrenal insufficiency-correct-answer-Side effects of long-term steroid use
▪ Nutrition management
▪ Positive expiratory pressure
▪ *Chest physiotherapy*
▪ Medications
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▪ Oxygen Therapy
▪ *Fluids - why? thins secretions...give as long as they don't have CHF*
▪ Lung Transplant - extends life by 1 to 15 years-correct-answer-Treatment: *Cystic
Fibrosis*
Pulmonary fibrosis-correct-answer-_____________ is a common restrictive lung
disease that is prevalent in the older adult. The onset is generally slow and results
from loss of cellular regulation, which leads to prolonged inflammation of the lung
tissue, causing scarring and fibrosis. **poor outcome...<5 yrs**
▪ lungs become scarred, stiff, and thick, and the progressive damage isn't
reversible.
*Airway!*
Nursing care: Manage potential airway obstructions due to the presence of edema
or a tumor.-correct-answer-What's our biggest concern with head and neck
cancer?
▪ *Weight loss*
▪ *Dysphagia*
▪ Pain
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▪ Lump in the mouth, throat, or neck
▪ *Oral lesions that do not heal in 2 weeks*
▪ Persistent, unexplained oral bleeding
▪ Numbness of the mouth, lips, or face
▪ Changes in the fit of dentures
▪ Persistent unilateral ear pain
▪ *Hoarseness or change in voice quality*
▪ *Persistent or recurrent sore throat*
▪ *SOB*
▪ *oral leukoplakia*
▪ Color changes in mouth or tongue
▪ Burning sensation when drinking citrus or hot liquids-correct-answer-S/S: *Head
and Neck Cancer*
(SATA?)
*Radiation or surgery (laryngectomy), pain management with medications*-
correct-answer-How do you treat head and neck cancer?
skincare
don't erase the marks
changes in taste
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Rasmussen - MDC III - Exam 2 |
Comprehensive Key Questions With Verified
Answers
sweat test (chloride)-correct-answer-How do you diagnose cystic fibrosis?
**osteoporosis - teach patients to have Ca intake**
decreased immunity
buffalo hump
thin skin
weight gain
hyperglycemia
peptic ulcer disease
increased potential for infection
adrenal insufficiency-correct-answer-Side effects of long-term steroid use
▪ Nutrition management
▪ Positive expiratory pressure
▪ *Chest physiotherapy*
▪ Medications
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▪ Oxygen Therapy
▪ *Fluids - why? thins secretions...give as long as they don't have CHF*
▪ Lung Transplant - extends life by 1 to 15 years-correct-answer-Treatment: *Cystic
Fibrosis*
Pulmonary fibrosis-correct-answer-_____________ is a common restrictive lung
disease that is prevalent in the older adult. The onset is generally slow and results
from loss of cellular regulation, which leads to prolonged inflammation of the lung
tissue, causing scarring and fibrosis. **poor outcome...<5 yrs**
▪ lungs become scarred, stiff, and thick, and the progressive damage isn't
reversible.
*Airway!*
Nursing care: Manage potential airway obstructions due to the presence of edema
or a tumor.-correct-answer-What's our biggest concern with head and neck
cancer?
▪ *Weight loss*
▪ *Dysphagia*
▪ Pain
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▪ Lump in the mouth, throat, or neck
▪ *Oral lesions that do not heal in 2 weeks*
▪ Persistent, unexplained oral bleeding
▪ Numbness of the mouth, lips, or face
▪ Changes in the fit of dentures
▪ Persistent unilateral ear pain
▪ *Hoarseness or change in voice quality*
▪ *Persistent or recurrent sore throat*
▪ *SOB*
▪ *oral leukoplakia*
▪ Color changes in mouth or tongue
▪ Burning sensation when drinking citrus or hot liquids-correct-answer-S/S: *Head
and Neck Cancer*
(SATA?)
*Radiation or surgery (laryngectomy), pain management with medications*-
correct-answer-How do you treat head and neck cancer?
skincare
don't erase the marks
changes in taste
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