Hon 212 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

*Infiltrative* oncologic emergency - Occurs when cancer infiltrates major organs or from cancer treatment. Cardiac tamponade, and carotid artery rupture *Metabolic* oncologic emergency - Caused by production of ectopic hormones directly from the tumor or metabolic problems caused by the cancer/treatment. Can include: Hypercalcemia, tumor lysis syndrome,septic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, SIADH *Obstructive* oncologic emergency - Caused by tumor obstruction of an organ or...

A nurse receives a shift report and is preparing to care for clients assigned on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse plan to assess first? A) The client who needs assistance with activities of daily living B) The client who needs help ambulating to the bathroom C) The client with a pain rating of 3/10 D) The client experiencing shortness of breath D A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is having difficulty breathing. Before leaving the room, the nurse ensures t...

Age of onset of MS - 20-40, more common in women antidote if tensilon test is given and results in a cholingic crisis? - atropine - cholinergic antagonist (should be readily available when tensilon test is performed) Are you always on dialysis with an AKI and a CKD? - AKI - no, can get better CKD - yes At what temperature is peritoneal dialysis given? - Must be warmed to body temperature At which GFR level does dialysis begin? - 15 Can myelin sheath regenerate? what is this called? - yes ...

A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client in the home who has decreased vision due to a history of glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety risk? A. Electrical cords are placed along the walls B. Scatter rugs are present in the kitchen C. Handrails are present in the bathroom D. Uses a microwave for cooking - B. Scatter rugs are present in the kitchen A home health nurse is teaching an older adult client who just had cataract surgery. Whi...

Arbitration - binding conflict resolution process. facts heard by individual who makes final decision. power to have final decision Authentic leadership - congruent leadership. a match between the activities, actions and deeds of the leader and the leader's values, principles and beliefs. what you see is what you get. link between what they say and what they do Authentic relationships - nurses cultivate sense of well-being that promotes the ability to do the same for their patients Autho...

A confused patient recently began an antidiuretic, what actions should the nurse take? - Offer water frequently, monitor mucous membranes. A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. The patient's meal tray was just delivered. What foods would the nurse remove from the tray? 1.Roast beef with gravy 2.Salad with ranch dressing 3.Steamed vegetables 4.Chocolate cake - Salad with ranch dressing A patient is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. What lab test...

1/2 NS or NS - The RN recognizes the DKA and HHS patient is profoundly dehydrated. She begins Intravenous Fluid Resusciation with what fluid? 100 units per mL - Your patient asks, "What does U100 mean after the Humalog, on this vial?" How should the RN respond? 1330, due to peak and duration of this medication - The RN administers Novalin-R insulin at 0800 right before the patient begins eating breakfast. At what time is the patient most at risk for being hypoglycemic? 0900, 1030, 1230, ...

An adolescent pt has a fractured tibia and a new cast, what is the most important assessment to perform? Neurovascular assessment A dementia pt is frequently incontinent, what would the priority action be? Toilet pt every 2 hours Expected age for s/s of autism to show? Toddler stage How do you administer timolol drops for a pt with glaucoma? Drop medication in conjunctiva sac How do you administer two different eye drops to a pt with open angle glaucoma? Administer medications 5 minute...

A case manager is discussing critical pathways with a group of newly hired nurses. Which of the following statements indicates understanding? - "The pathway shows an estimate of the number of days the client will be hospitalized." A community health nurse is implementing health programs with several populations in the local area. In which of the following situations is the nurse using primary prevention? - Providing influenza immunizations to employees at a local preschool A community he...

Normal creatinine levels? - ANSWER Male: 0.6-1.2 Female: 0.5-1.1 Normal GFR? - ANSWER 90-120ml/min At which GFR level does dialysis begin? - ANSWER 15 S/S of acute glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER Headache, increased BP, facial edema, malaise, low grade fever, weight fain, proteinuria, hematuria, and oliguria S/S of chronic glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER Proteinuria and hematuria Lab findings for glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER Increased BUN, CR Decreased albuminin Common se of hemodialysis? -...