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Pain in the abdomen from a Visceral
cholecystectomy is what kind of pain?
The guy that fell out of the treat Somatic pain
experienced what kind of pain?
Post op education for a pt regarding -relaxtion techniques (music, headphones,
pain includes: meditation)
-deep breathing before painful procedures
-teaching pt to take meds before pain gets severe
Regarding risk factors for a sleeping SIDS is NOT the most common cause of death
infant, which two would you not Sleeping supine is NOT the most modifiable
select? (This was a select all that apply
from test 3) The rest on this select all that apply are correct :)
Things that could cause OSA include: obesity, alcohol, large neck, deviated septum
A pt with sleep apnea should be Get 6-7 hours of sleep
instructed to:
IV's and IM injections are considered parental
to be: (invades the skin)
Most important organs: Brain (neurologic), heart (cardio), and lungs
(pulmonary)
If a pt has a sodium level of 120, what They have hyponatremia and need to be put on
should you do? (most important thing) SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS
,Most important thing to check for respirations
when administering narcotics:
Things you can collaborate with pt on: -health promotion
-end of life care
there is a 3rd one (select all that apply) but we can't
remember what it was. So just know that there are 3
lol
Shoulder pain/back pain related to reffered
appendicitis would be what kind of
pain?
Normal urine output and color is: 1440 ml/day and light yellow
MOST IMPORTANT thing to monitor Daily weight
for pts with fluid volume issues:
I&O is also important but should focus on daily
weight
***Systemic infection would not Local infections such as sinus infections
include
***Having an excess of calories DOES malnutrition
NOT prevent
***If anything is abnormal with a pt continue your assessment and document AFTER
you will
***A teenager who spends time in his should be assessed for depression
room and no longer participates in
activities he used to enjoy
***What statement by pt would -the wound will need to be treated
indicate no further education on a
wound is needed? NOT that there will be puss because not all wounds
will have pus. (Pus indicates infection)
, ***Immunizations and screening DO prevent diseases
NOT ____________
****Testicular exams should: be performed by adolescents regularly
What is religion? Systematic and routine/organized. Structure of
Spirituality
What is spirituality? Searching the meaning of life. Affects behavior which
effects decisions
When should you assess a pts change in diagnosis, before any major procedures
spirituality?
Before making important decisions or Elders/chaplains/ higher authority within religion
before major procedures, a pt may
turn to:
Some cultures may prefer what when Males may prefer to be treated by males
receiving care? Females may prefer to be treated by females
If the patient is wearing or has -Educate pt on why they shouldn't wear it
medallions/ religious articles on prior -Ask patient to explain about wishes for care
to procedure: -Respect their decision
What should you do for a pt who has allow them time and space to practice
rituals or spirituality needs?
If you have stereotypes about Educate yourself to get past it
religions/cultures, what should you
do?
What do you do if a pts spirituality is Ask another nurse, get family member, chaplain (ask
against your beliefs or something if they want a chaplain or other person, don't just
you're not comfortable with? bring one in without their permission).
A translator must be: licensed