NUR 176 Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse I
Exam 2
Question:
What vessels are used to form an AV fistula?
Answer:
-radial/brachial artery and a cephalic vein of non-dominant arm
Question:
What complications can occur with vascular access?
Answer:
-thrombosis (most frequent) -stenosis -infections -aneurysms -ischemia -heart failure
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Question:
What are common problems postdialysis and should be closely monitored for?
Answer:
-hypotension/hypertension -headache -nausea/vomiting -malaise/dizziness -muscle cramps/bleeding
Question:
What neurological symptoms can result from dialysis equilibrium syndrome?
Answer:
-headache -nausea/vomiting -restlessness -decreased LOC -seizures -coma -death
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Question:
LPN caring for patient 1 day following a bariatric stomach surgery. What information should be included in the education?
Answer:
May need B12 injections for life
Question:
LPN is caring for patient with pernicious anemia. Which symptom needs reporting the the RN?
Answer:
Dyspnea
Question:
Caring for patient with sickle cell anemia. Which statement indicates need for further teaching?
Answer:
I will need to take B12 injections for the rest of my life.
Question:
Caring for patient with DIC. Which statement needs addressed immediately?
Answer:
Pulmonary edema 3 / 4
Question:
Caring for patient after angiogram. What intervention should the nurse implement?
Answer:
Increase fluids to flush the contrast
Question:
Caring for patient who is recovering from a routine colonoscopy. Abnormal distention and bleeding. What is a potential complication?
Answer:
Perforation
Question:
LPN is monitoring a patient who is receiving hemodialysis. What is the nurse's priority assessment?
Answer:
Blood pressure
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