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what does a nurse suggest to a patient with peripheral
artery disease about positions and positioning changes? -
Answer-avoid crossing legs at all times
what is a risk for patients with atrial fibrillation? - Answer-
embolisms
what type of medications would be best for treatment of
heart failure? (SATA) - Answer-ace inhibitors, diuretics,
beta blockers, nitrates
what is expected when assessing a patient with
autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura? - Answer-
bruising, petechiae
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what are three nursing interventions appropriate for a
patient with thrombocytopenia? (SATA) - Answer-1. avoid
IM injections/enemas
2. apply ice to traumatic injuries
3. check urine and stool for presence of occult blood
what is NOT an assessment finding of a patient with
leukemia? - Answer-weight gain
what are assessment findings of a patient with leukemia? -
Answer-bleeding gums, bone pain, fatigue, bruising
what is a priority assessment to address during a blood
transfusion? - Answer-chest pain
what will nurse do if the patient is experiencing a reaction
to a blood transfusion? - Answer-stop the transfusion
immediately
a nurse is prepping for a blood transfusion, what is the
main priority? - Answer-informed consent is signed
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what type of heart sound would you expect to hear on a
patient with mitral regurgitation? - Answer-high-pitched
holosystolic murmur
what would a nurse expect for a patient to develop if their
mitral regurgitation is left untreated? - Answer-left-sided
heart failure
what are signs and symptoms associated with leukemia
(SATA)? - Answer-1. pale skin
2. hematuria (blood in urine)
3. headache and weight loss
what is are potential treatment options for leukemia?
(SATA) - Answer-1. stem cell transplant
2. blood transfusion
3. chemotherapy
4. peripheral stem cell transplant
what assessment finding would indicate endocarditis?
(SATA) - Answer-1. fever
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2. Osler's nodes
3. newly developed heart murmur
what type of patient would be the most at risk for
endocarditis? - Answer-recent valve replacements and
recent dental work
what education is given to a patient with polycythemia
vera? - Answer-wear support hose while awake
what interventions are NOT appropriate for a patient with
sickle cell disease? (SATA) - Answer-keep at NPO,
provide a cool environment
what interventions are appropriate for a patient with sickle
cell disease? - Answer-administer IV morphine, remove
restrictive clothing,IVbolus
a patient in sickle cell crisis is in the ED, IV infusion is
needed, what is the best fluid option? - Answer-0.45 NS
(hypotonic)(given for a crisis)