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A patient with glaucoma would likely have which of the following IOP readings? correct
answers 48mmHG really high
normal range: 12-20mmHg
Putting on sunscreen is an example of which type of prevention? correct answers Primary
Which of the following foods should a patient with leukemia avoid? correct answers Carrot
Sticks- Fresh fruits and veggies
What is a major disadvantage to morphine use? correct answers Potential for drug dependency
You suspect your patient has Small Bowel Obstruction, what orders would you expect from the
physician? correct answers Maintain high fowlers position
Palpate abdomen every 2 hours
Insert NG but leave it clamped
Which assessment finding would be considered objective? correct answers Purulent Drainage-
anything you can measure
Correct order for drawing up insulin? correct answers clear, cloudy, cloudy, clear
if a patient is immobile post op, what are they at high risk for? correct answers
What are some signs and symptoms of DVT? correct answers Swelling, cramps, reddness
The nurse is assessing a post op patient. Which of the following is considered subjective? correct
answers Pain-subjective data
What intervention is the most important in a patient with visual impairment? correct answers
Keep walk way clear
which statement about culture is true? correct answers culture needs to be considered in care
nurses are mandated to report abuse correct answers true- should be reported to the social worker
what is the normal side effect of Latanoprost eye drops? correct answers burning
what assessment finding could indicate infection during post op? correct answers foul odor
What assessment finding is included in the Glasgow coma scale? correct answers Patient winces
during sternal rub
Subjective data correct answers anything the patient says it is
, objective data correct answers anything that can be observed and measured from the nurses
perspective
Surgical Pre-Op check list? correct answers Med: Ativan, valium, versed, morphine, zantax,
Zofran, heparin, coumadin. NO ibprophen or blood thinners
Informed consent, ID a=band, blood transfusion consent, allergies identified, allergies list,
height, weight, removal of nail polish, makeup, jewelry, skin prep, anti antibolism stocking's,
npo (2 hours prior), lab results, ECG, vital sheet, voided Cather, mode of transfer, med list
Surgical Postop list? correct answers Incentive spirometer(every two hours , help keeps lungs
well inflated while healing), coughing, turning, deep breathing, mobility(prevents blood clots
and parasatisis), splint
raise head to 45 degrees
Latex allergy considereations? correct answers 1. Screening for latex allergy risk
2. Identified to all staff involved
3. Allergy bracelet placement4. What kind of reaction?
Infection control? correct answers wash your hands
wet to dry dressing change correct answers
benign correct answers mild, not cancerous
malignant correct answers cancerous
Living will vs. healthcare power of atternoy correct answers
black box warning correct answers Life threatening affects, warnings
glaucoma symptoms correct answers tunnel vision, halos, loss of periphreal vision
Morphine side effects correct answers depressed breathing
order for inspecting abdomen correct answers inspect, auscultate, palpate
when teaching diabetes what is one thing you want to teach them? correct answers avoid heating
pads, wear shoes, heated blankets, don't cut their own nails, dry location, check feet daily
orthopenic position correct answers crossed arms on side table
if there is an abnormal finding during an assessment what do you do? correct answers further
assessment (focused assessment)
Neurological focused assessment correct answers Glasgow coma scale