Hondros College School Of Nursing

Three ways to confirm proper NG placement (Ans- Chest x-ray, PH test gastric contents, air bolus. With tube feeding what must be monitored daily (Ans- I/O, daily weight, daily labs Fatal risk of dysphagia (Ans- Aspiration pneumonia Nectar thickened (Ans- A little slower of the spoon than water Honey thickened (Ans- Very much slower off the spoon than water Spoon thickened

Where can you find the apical pulse? (Ans- 5th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line What is the first body system the nurse will assess? (Ans- Neurological System A patient who is at risk for aspiration should be in this position when eating. (Ans- Upright or High Fowlers What position should a patient be in when administering a vaginal suppository? (Ans- Dorsal Recumbent How often should the nurse reposition a patient in bed? (Ans- Every 2 hours How often should the nurse repositi...

Medication to treat hyperkalemia (AnsIV glucose/insulin -IV 10% calcium gluconate - Kayexalate - Patiromer - Dialysis is most effective for treating hyperkalemia Kayexalate patient teaching (Ans- causes diarrhea, potassium is excreted through stool Anemia medications for CKD (Ans- erythropoietin, Epogen, Procrit CKD drug therapy other (AnsIron Supplements Folic acid supplements dyslipidemiasDialysis (Ansstarted when uremia can no longer be treated conservatively GFR < 15 3-4 h...

Describe what PES stands for related to writing a full nursing diagnosis. (Ans- - Problem: NANDA-I (nursing diagnosis) - Etiology: related to (why they have the problem/ what its from) - Symptoms: evidenced by Describe a full nursing diagnosis for a client based on factors causing the diagnosis and symptoms associated with the nursing diagnosis. (AnsS: Specific M: Measurable A: Accurate R: Realistic T: Time (SMART) - Measurable change to achieve goal, patient will show no signs of ...

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) class (Ans- thiazide diuretic, antihypertensive Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) route (Ans- PO Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) adverse effects (Ans- headache, dizziness, GI upset, hypokalemia Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) nursing considerations (Ans- weigh daily, monitor electrolytes sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) class (Ans- cation exchange resin (potassium lowering agent) sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) routes (Ans- PO and PR sod...

Erythrocyte Transport Respiratory Gases Neutrophil Cellular defense - phagocytosis of small pathogenic microorganisms Basophil secretes heparin and histamine Eosinophil Cellular defense Lymphocyte Immune system response and regulation monocyte ingest bacteria platelet clot activating substances and helps in formation of clot forming Proteins in plasma Albumins, globulins, fibrinogen, prothrombin Globulins have three sub types Alpha Beta Gamma-Immunoglobulin= antibodies Fibrinog...

Dorsal root has what kind of fibers Sensory Fibers (afferent) Ventral Root has what kind of fibers motor fibers (efferent) Significance of the phrenic nerve it's housed in the cervical plexus innervates the diaphragm Which plexus houses the ulnar Brachial plexus The ramus is large branches formed after each spinal nerve emerges from the spinal cavity. The dorsal ramus supplies somatic motor and sensory fibers to smaller nerves that innervate the muscles and skin of the post...

Anatomy Study of the structure of a organism and the relationships of its parts. Physiology Study of organisms body functions anatomical position erect position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing forward, used as a reference in describing the relation of body parts to one another. Superior Toward the top of the body Inferior Toward the bottom of the body Proximal (describes relative position in a limb or other ap...

Brachiocephalic artery Which artery is shown? Brachiocephalic vein Which vein is shown? Left common carotid artery Which artery is shown? Internal carotid artery Which artery is shown? External carotid artery Which artery is shown? Subclavian artery Which artery is shown? Subclavian vein Which vein is shown? Internal jugular vein Which vein is shown? External jugular vein Which vein is shown? Axillary artery Which artery is shown? Brachial artery...

Which of the following characteristics should be included in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship? - Meeting both the physical and psychological needs of the client Collaborating to set appropriate goals Ensuring therapeutic termination Promoting client insight into problematic behavior The nurse-client therapeutic relationship should include promoting client insight into problematic behavior, collaboration to set appropriate goals, meeting the physical and psychological needs of the clie...