Nursing of Adults Exam 1 (University of Akron) Questions
With Complete Solutions
_________ promotes lymph drainage/return to venous system
Correct Answers exercise
*Naloxone (Narcan)* Correct Answers reverse CNS and
respiratory depression
-antidote to overdoses on opioids
-instant pain, anger, reversal of opioids effects
1st line Treatment of anaphylaxis Correct Answers Epinephrine
0.3-0.5 IVP, reverses the bronchospasm
2 kinds of breakthrough pain Correct Answers 1) end of dose
2) incident pain
3 causes of anemia Correct Answers Blood loss, deficiency,
hemolytic
3 structures of the hematologic system Correct Answers
liver/spleen, bone marrow and lymph
5 P's of neuro checks Correct Answers *P*ain
*P*ulse
*P*allor
*P*arastesia
*P*aresis
7 principles of cast care Correct Answers 1) Neurovascular
checks
,2) Elevate
3) skin edges
4) pain control
5) handle cast w/ palms
6) hot spots/ drainage
7) itching
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) calculation Correct Answers
WBC (bands%+seg%)/100
Acetaminophen Correct Answers -Non-opioid
-antipyretic/analgesic
-*caution with liver damage*
-Max dose is *3 GRAMS IN 24 HOURS*
Active artificial immunity Correct Answers Acquired by
immunization with antigen (vaccine)
Active natural immunity Correct Answers acquired by infection
with pathogen
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) Correct Answers Sudden
onset and rapid progression.
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Correct Answers Most acute
leukemia in adults
Acute pain Correct Answers -sudden onset
-identifiable cause
-sharp, localized to area of cause
,-lasts *less than 6 mo.*
adjuvant analgesics: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SRIs)
Correct Answers -antidepressant
-allow more serotonin to be available
adjuvant anlgesics: Gabapentin (Neurontin) Correct Answers -
anticonvulsants
-inhibits neural excitability
Advantages and disadvantages of *internal fixation* Correct
Answers advantage: faster ambulation
disadvantage: surgery required
After spiking the bag how long do you have to complete the
transfusion? Correct Answers 4 hours
Agranulocytosis Correct Answers severe neutropenia <200
AIDs dementia Correct Answers Direct affect of virus on CNS.
AIDS stages Correct Answers LAte <200, advanced <50
Alkaline phosphatase and bone healing Correct Answers result
of bone disease
-blood test
-*low = bone disease*
Allergy vs autoimmunity vs. alloimmunity Correct Answers
Exaggerated response to environment, against own tissue,
against foreign tissues (blood etc)
, Anaphylaxis Correct Answers acute inflammatory response sets
off massive vasodilation,
Antibodies Correct Answers Proteins that block action of toxins
(IGG, IGA, IGM, IGd)
Antigen Correct Answers substance that provokes immune
reponse and formation of antibodies
are nurses able to explain the risks of procedures? Correct
Answers no- must be explained by person performing
procedure
are nurses able to witness the signature? Correct Answers -yes
assessment priotities: ABC Correct Answers *A*irway
*B*reathing
*C*irculation
Atelectasis Correct Answers -can be caused by shallow
breathing
-post op complication
-diminished sounds in bases
Avascular necrosis Correct Answers From loss of bone or blood
flow before surgery, or 4-6 months after. Most common site if
femur head
Band neutrophils % Correct Answers 0-11%
With Complete Solutions
_________ promotes lymph drainage/return to venous system
Correct Answers exercise
*Naloxone (Narcan)* Correct Answers reverse CNS and
respiratory depression
-antidote to overdoses on opioids
-instant pain, anger, reversal of opioids effects
1st line Treatment of anaphylaxis Correct Answers Epinephrine
0.3-0.5 IVP, reverses the bronchospasm
2 kinds of breakthrough pain Correct Answers 1) end of dose
2) incident pain
3 causes of anemia Correct Answers Blood loss, deficiency,
hemolytic
3 structures of the hematologic system Correct Answers
liver/spleen, bone marrow and lymph
5 P's of neuro checks Correct Answers *P*ain
*P*ulse
*P*allor
*P*arastesia
*P*aresis
7 principles of cast care Correct Answers 1) Neurovascular
checks
,2) Elevate
3) skin edges
4) pain control
5) handle cast w/ palms
6) hot spots/ drainage
7) itching
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) calculation Correct Answers
WBC (bands%+seg%)/100
Acetaminophen Correct Answers -Non-opioid
-antipyretic/analgesic
-*caution with liver damage*
-Max dose is *3 GRAMS IN 24 HOURS*
Active artificial immunity Correct Answers Acquired by
immunization with antigen (vaccine)
Active natural immunity Correct Answers acquired by infection
with pathogen
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) Correct Answers Sudden
onset and rapid progression.
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Correct Answers Most acute
leukemia in adults
Acute pain Correct Answers -sudden onset
-identifiable cause
-sharp, localized to area of cause
,-lasts *less than 6 mo.*
adjuvant analgesics: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SRIs)
Correct Answers -antidepressant
-allow more serotonin to be available
adjuvant anlgesics: Gabapentin (Neurontin) Correct Answers -
anticonvulsants
-inhibits neural excitability
Advantages and disadvantages of *internal fixation* Correct
Answers advantage: faster ambulation
disadvantage: surgery required
After spiking the bag how long do you have to complete the
transfusion? Correct Answers 4 hours
Agranulocytosis Correct Answers severe neutropenia <200
AIDs dementia Correct Answers Direct affect of virus on CNS.
AIDS stages Correct Answers LAte <200, advanced <50
Alkaline phosphatase and bone healing Correct Answers result
of bone disease
-blood test
-*low = bone disease*
Allergy vs autoimmunity vs. alloimmunity Correct Answers
Exaggerated response to environment, against own tissue,
against foreign tissues (blood etc)
, Anaphylaxis Correct Answers acute inflammatory response sets
off massive vasodilation,
Antibodies Correct Answers Proteins that block action of toxins
(IGG, IGA, IGM, IGd)
Antigen Correct Answers substance that provokes immune
reponse and formation of antibodies
are nurses able to explain the risks of procedures? Correct
Answers no- must be explained by person performing
procedure
are nurses able to witness the signature? Correct Answers -yes
assessment priotities: ABC Correct Answers *A*irway
*B*reathing
*C*irculation
Atelectasis Correct Answers -can be caused by shallow
breathing
-post op complication
-diminished sounds in bases
Avascular necrosis Correct Answers From loss of bone or blood
flow before surgery, or 4-6 months after. Most common site if
femur head
Band neutrophils % Correct Answers 0-11%
