Nurs 120 med surg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The patient tells the nurse in the preoperative setting that she has noticed she has a reaction when wearing rubber gloves. What is the most appropriate intervention? a. Notify the surgeon so the case can be cancelled. b. Ask additional questions to assess for a possible latex allergy. c. Notify the OR staff immediately so that latex-free supplies can be used. d. No intervention is needed because the patient's rubber sensitivity has no bearing on surgery. Correct answer: b Ration...

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Who is included in the interprofessional team? Patient, Surgeon, Anesthesia Care Provider, Nurse, Other health care team members Elective Surgery a carefully planned event May be inpatient or outpatient Emergency Surgery An unexpected, urgent surgery. Will require admission/inpatient most times Antagonist for Benzos? Flumazenil Local or regional anesthesia causes the loss of sensation in a limited area by injecting an anesthetic solution near that area C...

Where does normal glucose and insulin metabolize? Produced by b-cells in islets of Langerhans --> Released in pancreas into bloodstream in small increments with larger amounts released after food Normal range for glucose level? 70 to 110 mg/dL What is insulin? a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps body store and use glucose 3 Ps of Diabetes polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM? Type 1 DM: Pancreas can no longer prod...

Bone Types Long, Short, Flat, Irregular Purpose of musculoskeletal system? protect our organs, provide support & stability, & allow coordinated movement 3 Types of Cells Osteoblasts: form new bone Osteocytes: bone cells that form osteoblasts Osteoclasts: dissolves/breakdowns bone Which diagnostic studies/labs should we be checking? Alkaline Phosphatase Serum calcium Serum phosphorus *FOR HEALING What is important to watch out for during bone scans? ...

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NURSING 120 MED SURG 1 QUIZ 1 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT GRADED A+ The patient tells the nurse in the preoperative setting that she has noticed she has a reaction when wearing rubber gloves. What is the most appropriate intervention? a. Notify the surgeon so the case can be cancelled. b. Ask additional questions to assess for a possible latex allergy. c. Notify the OR staff immediately so that latex-free supplies can be used. d. No intervention is needed because the pat...

What's the bacteria that causes TB? - Myobacterium Tuberculosis S/S of TB - Persistent Cough Chest Pain Weakness Anorexia Hemoptysis Weight loss Night sweats Fever (low grade, in afternoon) Chills How many % of people will develop active TB? - 5 to 10% What are some risk factors of TB? - Age Homeless, poverty, poor access to health care Foreign-Born Persons Poorly, Ventilated, Crowded Environments Substance Abuse Immunosuppression How do you know for sure that a patient has a p...

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