NUR 125 Final Exam with Questions and Answers

NUR 125 Final Exam with Questions and Answers Peripheral artery disease ANSWER Leg pain during rest can be reduced by resting legs in dependent position Extremity signs and symptoms: aching, cramping, skinny skin, numbness, tingling, cold, pale DVT/PE ANSWER Vitamin K is the antidote to heparin The dosage of warfarin is adjusted based on prolonging the INR The dosage of IV heparin is adjusted based on prolonging the APTT Angina and MI ANSWER Nitrate patient education: Seek medical attention if chest pain is not relieved by nitroglycerin tablet within 5 minutes Tablets should continue to be taken every 5 minutes for a total of 15 minutes Order set: oxygen, EKG, troponin Calcium channel blockers dilate blood vessels, inhibit flow of calcium ions across cell membrane, reduce incidence of MI, 2nd prevention for pts. With CAD COPD ANSWER SOB interferes with swallowing, depletes energy, and increases caloric needs Schedule rest Assist the patient only when needed to encourage independence A high CO2 level is acidic in nature causing respiratory acidosis CBC results: high RBC count