NUR 176 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
The day before your patient has present varicella blister they are? Ans:
The most contagious
What manifestation comes before the blisters when having a shingles
flare up? Ans: Fever, this is the most contagious stage on shingles
Dermaitis Ans: inflammation of the skin
Once the dermatitis bacteria gets under the skin it turns into? Ans:
Cellulitis
Manifestations of Cellulitis Ans: Skin will be swollen, redness, fire like
pain, tenderness, could have fever or even drainage
TX Cellulitis Ans: Antibiotics
Keep dry and clean
Anaphylaxis Shock Ans: Life threatening allergic reaction
Avoid allergen
Immediate EPI pen injection in Vasatas lateralis
Impetigo Ans: Bacterial inflammatory skin disease characterized by
vesicles, pustules, and crusted-over lesions
Usually on mouth, hands
Caused by poor hygiene and highly contagious
Staph/strep bacteria
Polydipsia Ans: Excessive thirst
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Manifestation of hyperglycemia
Do you need an order for thicken liquids? Ans: NO
You can add thickened liquids to anyones beverage when suspected
swallowing issues
You must contact and notify the doctor and suggest speech therapy
consult
Shingles blisters when they have opened and draining Ans: They need
to be contained and covered
Run the risk of secondary infection
Shingles Ans: Herpes zoster
History of chickenpox
Dormant condition
Shingles blisters Ans: Very painful
Clusters Tracts nerves
Fluid fill and can open and drain
Anticipated effects of extreme high BP or IICP Ans: Vision disturbances
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Headache
Change in level of consciousness
Tx Shingles Ans: Analgesics
Acyclovir (antiviral)