Hondros Nursing 160 exam 1 (With correct solutions)

How we do Head to toe assessment? correct answers Collect subjective and objective data What is first steps of head to toe assessment? correct answers Neurological DVT (deep vein thrombosis) correct answers formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body, occurring most commonly in the legs or thighs DVT treatment correct answers Anticoagulants, Heparin DVT prevention correct answers - exercise, compression socks, early ambulation after surgery, smoking cessation, weight management, drug remedies, herbal remedies, monitor vitamin K intake, increase fluids and avoid alcohol DVT risk factors correct answers surgery, prior DVT, immobility, Obese, pregnancy DVT signs and symptoms correct answers Unilateral leg swelling, pain or tenderness, skin discoloration (redness), Palpation of cord-like obstruction over vein, What is the main purpose of insulin? correct answers control blood sugar level in your body Diabetes mellitus type 1 correct answers A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, Usually occurs in childhood and adolescents, Insulin-dependent to maintain blood sugar level Diabetes mellitus type 2 correct answers More common in adults, The pancreas makes unhealthy insulin Treatment for diabetes mellitus type 2 correct answers Dietary intervention, exercise, oral medication, and insulin (possible) gestational diabetes correct answers Diabetes that develops during pregnancy, Can be very dangerous to both child and mother Insulin measure? correct answers Units Insulin drawing? correct answers Cloudy, clear, clear, cloudy Regular insulin correct answers Short acting insulin (clear) NPH insulin correct answers Long acting insulin (Cloudy) Important when using insulin? correct answers Make sure patient is always rotating sites, SubQ