NUR 176 Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse I
Final Exam
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after a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) procedure
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do a continuous bladder irrigation to prevent blood clots.*@risk for bleed*
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CHF pt. has a IV running & develops SOB what should i do?
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*assess respiratory status* & *VS* BEFORE giving *o2*
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with an IV running a pt. w/ CHF could have
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FVO 1 / 4
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After a TURP, if bladder spasms occur give...
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B&O suppositories or Ditropan
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Stroke assessment
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-face droop -weakness to 1 site -*in ER give tPA* -do a CT/MRI to ruleout BLEEDstroke -NIH stroke scale (neurologic assessment) -check HX for bleed disorders
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when a pt. has a change in mental status, agitated, confused what to do?
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*DO THIS 1st* asses pt. alertness x3 -person -place 2 / 4
-situation
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do not use a straw for a
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newly DX stroke pt.
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TPA
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Tissue Plasminogen Activator *give to pt. who had stroke and came to the ER
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to prevent strokes
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-↑ daily activity -stop smoking -wear tedhose -dont stop BP meds just because -speech thr to assess swallowing issues -assess swallowing before starting feeds 3 / 4
-elevate pt. eat/ turn to GOOD SIDE during feed
-NECTAR/HONEY
-NO milk, ↓ viscosity of mucous & ↑ salivation
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if pt. on lasix what lab to check
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check potassium level for *hypokalemia, ↓K*
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Osteoarthritis
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inflammation of the bone and joint *-weight control* *-stress reduction*
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DO NOT MIX what two insulines
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*-lantus* & *regular*.give them in 2 different syringes
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