NU185 Comp review (Med Surg NU 185) Questions With
Complete Solutions
a living will allows patient Correct Answers to pick and
choose which medical treatments they desire to have done as
well as withheld.
Advanced directives goes into effect when? Correct Answers
anytime the patient is unable to make a decision on their own,
may change at anytime,
Barium swallow Correct Answers can be chalky and white
poop is normal
Behavioral health
Anorexia/bulimia: Correct Answers monitor plate for food
consumption/monitor for bathroom use after eating, someone
with bulimia should not go to the bathroom alone for an hour
after they eat
Behavioral health
Anxiety: Correct Answers manage expectations, schedule
activities while awake to prevent sleep disturbances
Behavioral health
Bipolar disorder: Correct Answers manic phase-deescalate by
using their energy (i.e. walking), patient and staff safety
Behavioral health
, Schizophrenia: Correct Answers auditory and visual
hallucinations, racing thoughts, unable to follow along,
agitation, distrust, anger, violence
Birth control education Correct Answers depending on
individual sexual activity
Safe sex=condoms PREVENTS Chlamydia
Caring for mother who does not wish to breast feed: Correct
Answers wear compression device
Caring for patients with diabetes
Regular insulin: Correct Answers onset 30 minutes, peak 2-4
hours, hypoglycemia, have tray within 20 mins
Caring for patients with diabetes
Sick day rules: Correct Answers take insulin even if not
eating, hydrate often
Dietary recommendations
Potassium: Correct Answers banana,
green leafy veggies, apricots,
broccoli
Dietary recommendations Calcium: Correct Answers broccoli,
kale, yogurt (highest),
cheese (second highest),
fortified cereals
Dietary recommendations Iron: Correct Answers fish,
spinach,
Complete Solutions
a living will allows patient Correct Answers to pick and
choose which medical treatments they desire to have done as
well as withheld.
Advanced directives goes into effect when? Correct Answers
anytime the patient is unable to make a decision on their own,
may change at anytime,
Barium swallow Correct Answers can be chalky and white
poop is normal
Behavioral health
Anorexia/bulimia: Correct Answers monitor plate for food
consumption/monitor for bathroom use after eating, someone
with bulimia should not go to the bathroom alone for an hour
after they eat
Behavioral health
Anxiety: Correct Answers manage expectations, schedule
activities while awake to prevent sleep disturbances
Behavioral health
Bipolar disorder: Correct Answers manic phase-deescalate by
using their energy (i.e. walking), patient and staff safety
Behavioral health
, Schizophrenia: Correct Answers auditory and visual
hallucinations, racing thoughts, unable to follow along,
agitation, distrust, anger, violence
Birth control education Correct Answers depending on
individual sexual activity
Safe sex=condoms PREVENTS Chlamydia
Caring for mother who does not wish to breast feed: Correct
Answers wear compression device
Caring for patients with diabetes
Regular insulin: Correct Answers onset 30 minutes, peak 2-4
hours, hypoglycemia, have tray within 20 mins
Caring for patients with diabetes
Sick day rules: Correct Answers take insulin even if not
eating, hydrate often
Dietary recommendations
Potassium: Correct Answers banana,
green leafy veggies, apricots,
broccoli
Dietary recommendations Calcium: Correct Answers broccoli,
kale, yogurt (highest),
cheese (second highest),
fortified cereals
Dietary recommendations Iron: Correct Answers fish,
spinach,
