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Differentiate between compensated and uncompensated cirrhosis. Describe the complications of each. Ans: Compensated will likely not have any complications but can easily become uncompensated. Decompansated includes portal HTN, esophageal varcies, peripheral edema, ascites, hepatic encephalopthy, hepatoreneal syndrome. Define portal hypertension Ans: Portal circulation is how all blood goes through the liver via the portal vein. If the liver is not functioning correctly, the blood b...

What is cholelithiasis? Ans: gallstones What is cholecystitis? Ans: inflammation of the gallbladder what is the difference between cholelithiasis and cholecystitis? Ans: cholelithiasis is gallstones and cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder what is compensated cirrhosis? Ans: the liver has significant scarring but performs essential functions without causing significant symptoms; may not be able to tell the person is sick what is DEcompensated cirrhosis? Ans: patient e...

Costovertebral Angle Ans: The angle formed by the 12th rib and the vertebral column; the left kidney lies here at the 11th and 12th ribs. Right Kidney Location Ans: Sits 1-2 cm lower than the left kidney due to the liver; may sometimes be palpable. Adrenal Glands Ans: Endocrine glands located on the upper pole of each kidney, appearing like caps. Pancreas Ans: A soft, lobulated gland behind the stomach; stretches obliquely across the posterior abdominal wall to the LUQ. Kidneys (...

What happens to the musculoskeletal system when injury or disease occurs? - increased lung capacity - increased flexibility - impaired mobility - decreased capacity for exercise - coordinated body movement Ans: - impaired mobility - decreased capacity for exercise - Bone fragility - Deterioration Decreased physical exercise contributes to what symptoms? - Loss of strength - Hypertonicity - Spasticity Ans: - Bone fragility - Deterioration What happens to the musculoskeletal system when injury...

What is encephalitis? Ans: inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? Ans: West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? Ans: High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) EEG CT (looks for mass) What is used to dx encephalitis? Ans: lumbar puncture What are N/I for encephalitis? Ans: Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30...

Lupus: Hallmark sign Ans: butterfly rash on face Lupus: Indication of flare Ans: Fever and fatigue *also assess BUN function *c reactive protein remains normal Lupus: Interventions Ans: -Falls precautions -treat pain with tylenol and NSAIDS (monitor kidney function) -AVOID SUNLIGHT -REPORT FLARE IMMEDIATELY -clean skin with mild soap and pat dry and apply lotion Lupus: medical management Ans: -hydroxychloroquine(anti-malarial) decreases absorption of UV light Scleroderma Ans: ...

During which of the five steps in the nursing process does the nurse determine whether outcomes of care are achieved? a. Implementation b. Evaluation c. Planning d. Analysis Ans: b. Evaluation Which statement is related to the concept that is central to the nursing process? a. It is dynamic rather than static b. It focuses on the role of the nurse c. It moves from the simple to the complex d. It is based on the patient's medical problem Ans: a. It is dynamic rather t...

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 T...

When preparing to move a patient in bed, what will the nurse do first? A. Assemble adequate help to move the patient. B. Assess the patient's ability to help with moving. C. Determine the patient's weight. D. Decide on the most effective means of moving the patient. Ans: B. Assess the patient's ability to help with moving. Rationale: Assessing the patient's ability to help is the first thing the nurse must do, since the answer determines how much help is needed with t...

The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who requires administration of medications. When does the nurse document administration in the medication administration record (MAR)? Ans: after completion of administration of each drug explanation: The nurse documents administration after giving medications each time. The nurse never documents administration of medications ahead of delivery, nor does the nurse document during the actual delivery time. Nurses do not wait until the e...

The nurse provides postop instructions for an adult patient after cataract surgery. Which written statement, if provided by the nurse, would be the most appropriate? a. "to avoid contamination of the eye use aseptic tech. when applying eye drops." b."conjunctivitis may result if the eye is contaminated with wet or dirty eye patches." c. "to prevent infection in the eye, wash your hands before changing the eye patch or using eye drops." d. "coughing and bend...

Body mechanics Ans: the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury Body alignment Ans: an individual's center of gravity is stable 2 types of muscle contractions Ans: isotonic and isometric Isotonic contractions Ans: concentric and eccentric Concentric contractions Ans: increase muscle contraction leading to muscles shortening causing movement scoliosis Eccentric contractions Ans: lengthening of muscle controls speed and direction of movement ...

Describe the specific chromosomal abnormality responsible for Down Syndrome Ans: The most well known aneuploidy (those that do not contain a multiple of 23 chromosomes) in an autosome is trisomy of the 21st chromosome. J. Langdon Down 1st described the the disease in 1866. Down syndrome is seen in 1 in 800 births. IQ's between 25 and 70. Facial features: low nasal bridge, epicentral folds, protruding tongue, and flat low set ears. Congenital heart defects in 1/3 to 1/2 of live bo...

What is the purpose of the Heavy Vehicle Driver Handbook? Ans: To cover the main road rules and requirements for driving heavy vehicles on NSW roads and to help obtain a heavy vehicle licence. Where can you find the complete set of laws for heavy vehicles and drivers? Ans: At for Road Rules and for Heavy Vehicle National Law and Regulations. What are some important publications for heavy vehicle drivers mentioned in the handbook? Ans: Road User Handbook, A Guide to the Drivi...

A 9 month old who has been a healthy, thriving infant presents with a poor appetite, two episodes of vomiting, three bloody stools with mucus and knees drawn to the abdomen with screaming. These are clinical manifestations of: Ans: Intussusception Abdominal percussion is performed to assess: Ans: Density of tissues and organs When performing a digital rectal exam, a soft, pedunculate lesion is palpated. This finding is most likely: Ans: A rectal polyp Which type of hepatitis is m...

To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: Ans: Between the spine and the lateral chest One of the anterior thoracic landmarks is the costal angle. It is locateed: Ans: Where the right and left costal margins form an angle where they meet at the xiphoid process When examining a patient for chest expansion, begin by: Ans: Placing the thumbs of the examiner at about the level of the tenth ribs with the fingers loosely grasping and parallel to the lateral rib cage A patient presents with a...

A 65-year-old patient remarks that she just can't believe that her breast sag so much. She states it must be from lack of exercise. What explanation should the nurse offer her? Ans: After menopause, the glandular and fat tissue atrophies, causing breast size and elasticity to diminish, resulting in breasts that sag. The mother of a 10-year-old boy asks the nurse to discuss the recognition of puberty. The nurse should reply by saying: Ans: The first sign of puberty is enlargement...

Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? Ans: scrotal elevation Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has the warning that patient should NOT drive while taking it? Ans: Elavil After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which result in the repeat thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? Ans: Normal A 24- year old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia, and a mucopurulent vaginal discharge. Her boyfr...

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