Complete Solutions
An acute, life-threatening complication of diabetes Correct
Answers DKA-Diabetic Ketoacidosis
An order for phenazopyridine was prescribed for a patient for
this reason? Correct Answers Dysuria-Painful urinations
Before Hemodialysis what is essential before this procedure
Correct Answers To assess the thrill and bruit
Blood pressure Addison's Disease caused by Correct Answers
Super low blood pressure-stopping steroids abruptly-"Adrenal"
Crisis
Describe how to irritate eyes in case of chemical splash. Correct
Answers Run under the tap water for 30 to 60 minutes. Irrigate,
Irrigate, Irrigate, Irrigate, Irrigate eye!
Describe patient teaching for insulin administration Correct
Answers Injections done sub cu because it is absorbed more
slowly by the body then IM. Verify medication, dosage and
proper hygiene and avoid vigorous rubbing increases blood flow
and increases rapidity of absorption
Describe the LVN responsibility outside the workplace Correct
Answers Provide care within your scope
Describe urine for patient with SIADH-syndrome of
inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone-Soaked Inside Correct
, Answers Sticky thick urine outside, low urine output, stop
urine, high specific gravity (normal level 1.005-1.030)
DI-diabetes insipidus-Dry Inside Correct Answers Endocrine
disorder that can caused by head trauma, tumors, surgery,
radiation or malignant tumors.
Diabetes Mellitus Correct Answers Metabolic disorder
characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) caused
by altered insulin production, action or both.
Difference between Giantism and Acromegaly? Correct
Answers Gigantism=Feet and Acromegaly=Feet and Hands
Disulfiram-Antabuse does what? Correct Answers Use to treat
chronic alcoholism. Help people stay sober.
Do patients need hormone replacement with Giantism and
Acromegaly Correct Answers Yes
ESRD-End stage renal disease patients are at risk for which
electrolyte imbalances? Correct Answers High electrolytes
Sodium-Phosphorus-Potassium High potassium over 5.0 think
High Pumps in the heart resulting in Peaked T waves, ST
elevation and eventually deadly V-Tack and V-Fib.
How can the nurse prevent hypoglycemia-inpatient Correct
Answers Snacks, food in front before giving insulin.