Hondros Nursing 160 exam 1 questions
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How we do Head to toe assessment? - correct answer ✔✔Collect subjective and objective data
What is first steps of head to toe assessment? - correct answer ✔✔Neurological
DVT (deep vein thrombosis) - correct answer ✔✔formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body,
occurring most commonly in the legs or thighs
DVT treatment - correct answer ✔✔Anticoagulants, Heparin
DVT prevention - correct answer ✔✔- exercise, compression socks, early ambulation after surgery,
smoking cessation, weight management, drug remedies, herbal remedies, monitor vitamin K intake,
increase fluids and avoid alcohol
DVT risk factors - correct answer ✔✔surgery, prior DVT, immobility, Obese, pregnancy
DVT signs and symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Unilateral leg swelling, pain or tenderness, skin
discoloration (redness), Palpation of cord-like obstruction over vein,
What is the main purpose of insulin? - correct answer ✔✔control blood sugar level in your body
Diabetes mellitus type 1 - correct answer ✔✔A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little
or no insulin,
Usually occurs in childhood and adolescents,
Insulin-dependent to maintain blood sugar level
Diabetes mellitus type 2 - correct answer ✔✔More common in adults,
,The pancreas makes unhealthy insulin
Treatment for diabetes mellitus type 2 - correct answer ✔✔Dietary intervention, exercise, oral
medication, and insulin (possible)
gestational diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Diabetes that develops during pregnancy,
Can be very dangerous to both child and mother
Insulin measure? - correct answer ✔✔Units
Insulin drawing? - correct answer ✔✔Cloudy, clear, clear, cloudy
Regular insulin - correct answer ✔✔Short acting insulin (clear)
NPH insulin - correct answer ✔✔Long acting insulin (Cloudy)
Important when using insulin? - correct answer ✔✔Make sure patient is always rotating sites,
SubQ
What are insulin sites? - correct answer ✔✔Abdomen (common sites), upper arms, thighs (simple - for
self-injection), lower back, hips, or buttocks
When patient is newly diagnosed of diabetes? - correct answer ✔✔Educate them about diet control,
Regular exercise,
Teach them to take blood sugar test on their own
When Checking for blood sugar? - correct answer ✔✔Rotate fingers,
In stable adults, lateral side of the finger,
Position patient comfortable in a chair or semi-fowlers position
, What is the best way to prevent infection? - correct answer ✔✔Hand wash (15-30) seconds,
PPE
Cardinal signs and symptoms of infection - correct answer ✔✔Fever, low white blood cells count,
Inflammation, changes in LOC or mental status, Redness, Swelling in any area, chills and sweats
Cataracts - correct answer ✔✔Clouding of the lens
Symptoms of cataracts - correct answer ✔✔Blurred-hazy vision, halo around lights, Yellow, white, or gray
discoloration of pupil, gradual loss of vision.
Cataracts - Treatment and management - correct answer ✔✔Surgery
Risk fact for cataracts - correct answer ✔✔Diabetes mellitus, smoking,
Safety issue for cataract - correct answer ✔✔They could fall, no driving, no physical maneuverability
Patient education for cataracts - correct answer ✔✔- Do not rub the eyes or press on them
- Do not lie on the operative side for a few days
- Wear bandage
- They should not be left alone after surgery
How do we irrigate wound? - correct answer ✔✔- Make sure the solution flows from the clean tissue to
dirty area of the wound to prevent contamination
- Avoid cleansing wounds with cytotoxic solution
- Be sure solution reaches all areas of the wound
- Use bath blanket/waterproof
How do we do wet to dry dressing? - correct answer ✔✔- Patient position comfortable
& answers rated A+
How we do Head to toe assessment? - correct answer ✔✔Collect subjective and objective data
What is first steps of head to toe assessment? - correct answer ✔✔Neurological
DVT (deep vein thrombosis) - correct answer ✔✔formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body,
occurring most commonly in the legs or thighs
DVT treatment - correct answer ✔✔Anticoagulants, Heparin
DVT prevention - correct answer ✔✔- exercise, compression socks, early ambulation after surgery,
smoking cessation, weight management, drug remedies, herbal remedies, monitor vitamin K intake,
increase fluids and avoid alcohol
DVT risk factors - correct answer ✔✔surgery, prior DVT, immobility, Obese, pregnancy
DVT signs and symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Unilateral leg swelling, pain or tenderness, skin
discoloration (redness), Palpation of cord-like obstruction over vein,
What is the main purpose of insulin? - correct answer ✔✔control blood sugar level in your body
Diabetes mellitus type 1 - correct answer ✔✔A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little
or no insulin,
Usually occurs in childhood and adolescents,
Insulin-dependent to maintain blood sugar level
Diabetes mellitus type 2 - correct answer ✔✔More common in adults,
,The pancreas makes unhealthy insulin
Treatment for diabetes mellitus type 2 - correct answer ✔✔Dietary intervention, exercise, oral
medication, and insulin (possible)
gestational diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Diabetes that develops during pregnancy,
Can be very dangerous to both child and mother
Insulin measure? - correct answer ✔✔Units
Insulin drawing? - correct answer ✔✔Cloudy, clear, clear, cloudy
Regular insulin - correct answer ✔✔Short acting insulin (clear)
NPH insulin - correct answer ✔✔Long acting insulin (Cloudy)
Important when using insulin? - correct answer ✔✔Make sure patient is always rotating sites,
SubQ
What are insulin sites? - correct answer ✔✔Abdomen (common sites), upper arms, thighs (simple - for
self-injection), lower back, hips, or buttocks
When patient is newly diagnosed of diabetes? - correct answer ✔✔Educate them about diet control,
Regular exercise,
Teach them to take blood sugar test on their own
When Checking for blood sugar? - correct answer ✔✔Rotate fingers,
In stable adults, lateral side of the finger,
Position patient comfortable in a chair or semi-fowlers position
, What is the best way to prevent infection? - correct answer ✔✔Hand wash (15-30) seconds,
PPE
Cardinal signs and symptoms of infection - correct answer ✔✔Fever, low white blood cells count,
Inflammation, changes in LOC or mental status, Redness, Swelling in any area, chills and sweats
Cataracts - correct answer ✔✔Clouding of the lens
Symptoms of cataracts - correct answer ✔✔Blurred-hazy vision, halo around lights, Yellow, white, or gray
discoloration of pupil, gradual loss of vision.
Cataracts - Treatment and management - correct answer ✔✔Surgery
Risk fact for cataracts - correct answer ✔✔Diabetes mellitus, smoking,
Safety issue for cataract - correct answer ✔✔They could fall, no driving, no physical maneuverability
Patient education for cataracts - correct answer ✔✔- Do not rub the eyes or press on them
- Do not lie on the operative side for a few days
- Wear bandage
- They should not be left alone after surgery
How do we irrigate wound? - correct answer ✔✔- Make sure the solution flows from the clean tissue to
dirty area of the wound to prevent contamination
- Avoid cleansing wounds with cytotoxic solution
- Be sure solution reaches all areas of the wound
- Use bath blanket/waterproof
How do we do wet to dry dressing? - correct answer ✔✔- Patient position comfortable
