Which of the following would require airborne precautions?
Answer: measles
Lupus question
Review (page 964)
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Review (page 965) - pallor in extremities
Would evisceration
Answer: Cover with warm sterile saline dressing (Pg1111)
Administering Digioxin, what’s a finding to report to provider immediately?
N/V, visual disturbances
3rd degree heart block, what do you do?
Answer: Initiate Temporary Pacing with an External Pacemaker Immediately
Afib – what drug would you give?
Meds: Antiarrhythmic medications- Amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil (Pg. 314)
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor that treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Prevents
vasoconstriction. Monitor BP and pulse. Hypotension is a common AE. Patient
should report cough (Pg 412)
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for metoprolol “Lopressor” (Beta
Blocker) What would the nurse monitor for.
Pg. 413- Monitor BP and Pulse, can mask hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes.
How do you irrigate an ear?
Answer: Tilt head at 45 degrees up
Care of a stroke patient?
(Review pg. 155) Monitor Vitals q1-2 hours, elevate clients HOB 30 degrees to reduce
ICP, TPA should be given within 4.5 hours of the initial symptoms, monitor for
changes of LOC, ECG monitoring, have suction on standby, seizure precaution,
encourage passive ROM q2h
Which mask delivers 70% O2?
Nasal cannula (24-44 percent)
Answer: Partial rebreather (60-75 percent)
Non rebreather (80-95 percent)
Venturi (24- 55 percent)
What would you teach a group of radiation patients and what to avoid?
Pg. 1005
Answer: Large crowds
What would you delegate to LPN regarding TURP?