Hondros College School Of Nursing

Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags NUR 176 NUR 176 S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition, tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( swe...

The day before your patient has present varicella blister they are? - The most contagious What manifestation comes before the blisters when having a shingles flare up? - Fever, this is the most contagious stage on shingles Dermaitis - inflammation of the skin Once the dermatitis bacteria gets under the skin it turns into? - Cellulitis Manifestations of Cellulitis - Skin will be swollen, redness, fire like pain, tenderness, could have fever or even drainage TX Cellulitis - Antibioti...

Signs and symptoms of appendicitis - -elevated blood count -severe RLQ pain -Rovings Sign -low BP -fever Signs and symptoms of DVT - -pain (priority) -redness and tenderness in calf -pain with breathing (sign of PE REPORT IMMEDIATELY) AFIB discharge teaching - Coumadin depends on pt/INR Sickle Cell crisis - -SOB, pain -give pain meds and oxygen therapy Patient has SOB and chest pain - EKG immediately pernicious anemia - -b12 deficiency -report dyspnea to RN immediately ...

You have a patient that comes to the ER blood sugar 602, breathing deeply, ketos in their urine. What would you think the next test be? - Blood Gases you want to see if they have DKA Your giving insulin. Can you mix Novolin R and Novolin N? - No, they have to go into separate syringes, one is long and one is short When your drawling up insulin what do you have to do first? - Put air in the cloudy first You're working in a long term care facility. Report from the night shift nurse tha...

The day before your patient has present varicella blister they are? - The most contagious What manifestation comes before the blisters when having a shingles flare up? - Fever, this is the most contagious stage on shingles Dermaitis - inflammation of the skin Once the dermatitis bacteria gets under the skin it turns into? - Cellulitis Manifestations of Cellulitis - Skin will be swollen, redness, fire like pain, tenderness, could have fever or even drainage TX Cellulitis - Antibiot...

Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition, tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( sweating) S/S of ...

type 1 diabetes mellitus NEEDs insulin type 2 diabetes Insulin resistant. Does not produce enough insulin Rotating the insulin injection site will prevent? Lipodystrophy s/s hyperglycemia: 3 Ps Polyphagia- Extreme thirst Polydipsia- Excessive urination Polyuria- Excessive hunger (also: hot and dry, sugar high) How is Lantus and regular insulin given? - Given in 2 separate syringes - Lantus is normally given at night Patient put on Actos or Metformin or Glucophage they tell you th...

The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which interventions would you expect to see? (SATA) - answerKeep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure to over-stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for changes. Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further assessment? - answer"My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer" Which of the following indicates...

Used to treat inflammatory responses- decreases edema, muscle spasms, pain, and decreases blood flow to the area. -Correct Answer Cold and Heat Therapy when is cold and heat therapy recommended for an injury -Correct Answer first 24 to 48 hours whose responsibility is it to evaluate proper application, adverse signs and symptoms and is also responsible for the patient's safety -Correct Answer LPN where should you not apply a cold pack to -Correct Answer red or blue areas how often...

What is a wound? -Correct Answer Injuries that break the skin or other body tissues pressure injuries -Correct Answer tissue injuries that form from prolonged pressure to one area (usually more common with bony prominences) Who is at risk for pressure injuries? -Correct Answer Elderly, Obese, Incontinent persons, Disabled/ people who cannot ambulate individually, poor nutrition Wound Stage 1 -Correct Answer -Skin still intact, reddened, non-blanchable (pressed area doesn't turn white...