ADULT HEALTH 2 (WGU D446) || A+ GUARANTEED.
glomerulonephritis (teaching and interventions) correct answers limit proteins in diet and ensure
patient finishes all antibiotics
glomerulonephritis (meds) correct answers A - ace and arbs (-pril and -sartan)
D - diuretics (-ide)
bypass surgery post-op (diet) correct answers small frequent meals 4-6x daily
wait 30min pre/post eating to drink
consume protein first
NO SUGAR, ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE
liquid diet first 48hrs then pureed diet for 1month
bypass surgery post-op (teaching) correct answers pouch holds 1-2oz at a time (size of egg)
NO NSAIDS
will need to consume multivitamins and supplements (B12, calcium, iron)
medications should either be crushed or chewable
GERD (teaching and interventions) correct answers low-fat diet, small frequent meals, avoid
alcohol and caffeine, no tight clothes around waist, DO NOT lie down 2-3hrs after eating, avoid
eating 3hrs before bed, HOB elevated 30 degrees
TURP correct answers transurethral resection of prostate
TURP post-op (normal) correct answers immediate - bloody urine
24hrs - light red / pink urine
36hrs (max) - small blood clots
TURP post-op (abnormal) correct answers output less than or equal to input (want it to be more
than input)
cast care (risks) correct answers hot spots, compartment syndrome, infection, pain, neuro change,
capillary refill change
compartment syndrome correct answers increased pressure in muscle compartment of extremity
causing impaired circulation and ischemia
fat embolism correct answers disruption to blood supply caused by fat globules in vessel
fractures (interventions) correct answers control bleeding, immobilize, ice, elevate,
neurovascular check, assess pain & sensation, assess skin temp & color, capillary refill, pulses,
movement
HSV (herpes simplex virus) correct answers cold sores and genital warts
non-curable, active lesions (pain, itch, burn)
,genital warts/lesions are priority to report during pregnancy
treatment: acyclovir, compress, and petroleum jelly
liver failure (initial sign) correct answers often changes in cognitive function
liver failure (interventions) correct answers low protein, sodium, and fluid diet
avoid alcohol and NSAIDs
drug therapy for hepatitis
tuberculosis (signs and symptoms) correct answers night sweats, blood tinged sputum,
productive persistent cough, weight loss
tuberculosis (diagnostic) correct answers intradermal injection, chest x-ray, sputum cultures
tuberculosis (precautions) correct answers airborne
seizures (priority) correct answers airway safety, turn to side, prepare suction, lower to floor (if
not in bed)
NO RESTRAINING AND NOTHING IN MOUTH
ischemic stroke (interventions) correct answers thrombolytics w/in 3 hours w/ anticoagulants,
antiplatelets, and emolectomy
hemorrhagic stroke (interventions) correct answers antihypertensives, surgical aneurysm repair
pain assessment (unconscious patient) correct answers facial expressions, vocalization (groans,
etc), change in vitals, restlessness
SIADH (long meaning) correct answers syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
SIADH (simple meaning) correct answers "soaked inside"
SIADH (signs and symptoms) correct answers stops urination (low output)
sticky, thick urine
sodium low
seizure
severe high BP
SIADH (intervention) correct answers stop IV and give salt
radiation therapy (interventions and teaching) correct answers loose clothes, mild soap and
lukewarm water, topical steroid, semipermeable dressing if indicated, electric razor only, avoid
aftershave and cosmetics, no heat or cool packs
hypothyroidism (signs and symptoms) correct answers hypotension, bradycardia, lethargy, cold
intolerance, constipation, weight gain, thin hair, brittle fingernails, depression
, hyperthyroidism (signs and symptoms) correct answers hypertension, tachycardia, heat
intolerance, exothalamos, weight loss, insomnia, diarrhea, warm and sweaty, anxiety
hypothyroidism (interventions) correct answers frequent rest, low calories and high fiber,
increase room temp and use blankets
hyperthyroidism (interventions) correct answers increase calories and protein, thyroidectomy
hypothyroidism (meds) correct answers levothyroxine and liothyronine
hyperthyroidism (meds) correct answers propylithiorocil, iodine solution, beta blockers,
radioactive iodine therapy
diabetic foot care correct answers inspect feet daily, clean w/ soap and warm water, clean socks
everyday, cut toe nails straight across, keep feet dry, no powder or lotion between toes
peripheral venous disease (PVD) correct answers deoxygenated blood can't get back to the heart,
pooling of oxygenated blood in the extremities
peripheral arterial disease (PAD) correct answers narrow artery (atherosclerosis) where
oxygenated blood can't get to the distal extremities (hands and feet)
(ischemia and necrosis to extremities)
PVD (signs and symptoms) correct answers V-voluptuous pulses = warm legs
E- edema (blood pool)
I- irregular shaped sores
N- no sharp pain (dull pain)
Y- yellow and brown ankles
PAD (signs and symptoms) correct answers A- absent pulses (absent hair = cool legs)
R- round, red sores (blood pool)
T- toes and feet (BLACK)
S- sharp calf pain (intermittent claudication)
symptoms occur when vessels are 60-75% blocked
PVD (treatment) correct answers eleVate Veins
meds: aspirin, clopidogrel, cholesterol lowering drugs (statin)
surgery: angioplasty, bypass, endarterectomy
PAD (treatment) correct answers dAngle Arteries Away
perform daily skincare
stop smoking
avoid tight clothing
no heating pads
glomerulonephritis (teaching and interventions) correct answers limit proteins in diet and ensure
patient finishes all antibiotics
glomerulonephritis (meds) correct answers A - ace and arbs (-pril and -sartan)
D - diuretics (-ide)
bypass surgery post-op (diet) correct answers small frequent meals 4-6x daily
wait 30min pre/post eating to drink
consume protein first
NO SUGAR, ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE
liquid diet first 48hrs then pureed diet for 1month
bypass surgery post-op (teaching) correct answers pouch holds 1-2oz at a time (size of egg)
NO NSAIDS
will need to consume multivitamins and supplements (B12, calcium, iron)
medications should either be crushed or chewable
GERD (teaching and interventions) correct answers low-fat diet, small frequent meals, avoid
alcohol and caffeine, no tight clothes around waist, DO NOT lie down 2-3hrs after eating, avoid
eating 3hrs before bed, HOB elevated 30 degrees
TURP correct answers transurethral resection of prostate
TURP post-op (normal) correct answers immediate - bloody urine
24hrs - light red / pink urine
36hrs (max) - small blood clots
TURP post-op (abnormal) correct answers output less than or equal to input (want it to be more
than input)
cast care (risks) correct answers hot spots, compartment syndrome, infection, pain, neuro change,
capillary refill change
compartment syndrome correct answers increased pressure in muscle compartment of extremity
causing impaired circulation and ischemia
fat embolism correct answers disruption to blood supply caused by fat globules in vessel
fractures (interventions) correct answers control bleeding, immobilize, ice, elevate,
neurovascular check, assess pain & sensation, assess skin temp & color, capillary refill, pulses,
movement
HSV (herpes simplex virus) correct answers cold sores and genital warts
non-curable, active lesions (pain, itch, burn)
,genital warts/lesions are priority to report during pregnancy
treatment: acyclovir, compress, and petroleum jelly
liver failure (initial sign) correct answers often changes in cognitive function
liver failure (interventions) correct answers low protein, sodium, and fluid diet
avoid alcohol and NSAIDs
drug therapy for hepatitis
tuberculosis (signs and symptoms) correct answers night sweats, blood tinged sputum,
productive persistent cough, weight loss
tuberculosis (diagnostic) correct answers intradermal injection, chest x-ray, sputum cultures
tuberculosis (precautions) correct answers airborne
seizures (priority) correct answers airway safety, turn to side, prepare suction, lower to floor (if
not in bed)
NO RESTRAINING AND NOTHING IN MOUTH
ischemic stroke (interventions) correct answers thrombolytics w/in 3 hours w/ anticoagulants,
antiplatelets, and emolectomy
hemorrhagic stroke (interventions) correct answers antihypertensives, surgical aneurysm repair
pain assessment (unconscious patient) correct answers facial expressions, vocalization (groans,
etc), change in vitals, restlessness
SIADH (long meaning) correct answers syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
SIADH (simple meaning) correct answers "soaked inside"
SIADH (signs and symptoms) correct answers stops urination (low output)
sticky, thick urine
sodium low
seizure
severe high BP
SIADH (intervention) correct answers stop IV and give salt
radiation therapy (interventions and teaching) correct answers loose clothes, mild soap and
lukewarm water, topical steroid, semipermeable dressing if indicated, electric razor only, avoid
aftershave and cosmetics, no heat or cool packs
hypothyroidism (signs and symptoms) correct answers hypotension, bradycardia, lethargy, cold
intolerance, constipation, weight gain, thin hair, brittle fingernails, depression
, hyperthyroidism (signs and symptoms) correct answers hypertension, tachycardia, heat
intolerance, exothalamos, weight loss, insomnia, diarrhea, warm and sweaty, anxiety
hypothyroidism (interventions) correct answers frequent rest, low calories and high fiber,
increase room temp and use blankets
hyperthyroidism (interventions) correct answers increase calories and protein, thyroidectomy
hypothyroidism (meds) correct answers levothyroxine and liothyronine
hyperthyroidism (meds) correct answers propylithiorocil, iodine solution, beta blockers,
radioactive iodine therapy
diabetic foot care correct answers inspect feet daily, clean w/ soap and warm water, clean socks
everyday, cut toe nails straight across, keep feet dry, no powder or lotion between toes
peripheral venous disease (PVD) correct answers deoxygenated blood can't get back to the heart,
pooling of oxygenated blood in the extremities
peripheral arterial disease (PAD) correct answers narrow artery (atherosclerosis) where
oxygenated blood can't get to the distal extremities (hands and feet)
(ischemia and necrosis to extremities)
PVD (signs and symptoms) correct answers V-voluptuous pulses = warm legs
E- edema (blood pool)
I- irregular shaped sores
N- no sharp pain (dull pain)
Y- yellow and brown ankles
PAD (signs and symptoms) correct answers A- absent pulses (absent hair = cool legs)
R- round, red sores (blood pool)
T- toes and feet (BLACK)
S- sharp calf pain (intermittent claudication)
symptoms occur when vessels are 60-75% blocked
PVD (treatment) correct answers eleVate Veins
meds: aspirin, clopidogrel, cholesterol lowering drugs (statin)
surgery: angioplasty, bypass, endarterectomy
PAD (treatment) correct answers dAngle Arteries Away
perform daily skincare
stop smoking
avoid tight clothing
no heating pads
