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- 1Characteristics of cellulitisinflamation of the dermis and underlying hypodermis that results in deep red erythema without sharp borders.
- 2Herpes zoster (shingles) definitive diagnosis test?Viral culture of lesion provides the definitive diagnosis.
- 3Melanoma has which characteristic?Highly metastatic. Survival depends on early diagnosis and treatment.
- 4Malignant melanoma is most likely to haveMelanoma is irregularly shaped pigmented papule or plaque with a red-, white-, or blue-toned color.
- 5Pt with apendicitis complains of abdominal pain and begins to vomit.Notify physician. Suspected peritonitis. Heat should never be applied to abdomen with suspected appendicitis.
- 6Pain location associated with pancreatitis?Severe and unrelenting, located in the epigastric area and radiating to the back.
- 7Pain location with acute episode of cholecystitisRight upper quadrant, radiating to the right scapula and shoulder.
- 8Pt with viral hepatitis with little appetite. What instruction should the nurse give the client to provide adequate nutrition?Increase intake of fluids, including juices. Consume low-fat diet, small, frequent mmeals. Frequently appetitis is better in the morning.
- 9Hepatitis A expected assessment findings in pt?Malaise. Also anorexia, nausea, RUQ discomfort, weight loss. Fatigue and malaise are common. Stools will be light- or clay-colored if conjugated bilirubin is unable to flow out of the liver.
- 10Nursing interventions for hemorrhoidectomy?1) Administer stool softeners. 2)Apply cold packs to anal-rectal area over dressing. 3)Encourage high-fiber diet to promote bowel movements without straining. (pain management, bleeding control, promote soft stool)
- 11Pt with gastroesophageal reflux should avoidCoffee, chocolate, peppermint, fried chicken
- 12Following esophagogastroduodenoscopy, check forgag reflex. related to patients airway
- 13Chronic gastritis effects ability to absorb which vitamin?Vitamin B 12, leading to the development of pernicious anemia
- 14Drainage from T-tube folowing cholecstectomy is 750mL of green-brown drainage 24hrs post surgery, this isnormal. document the findings.
- 15Perforation of a peptic ulcer would most likely causeA rigid, boardlike abdomen and is a surgical emergency characterized by sudden, sharp, intolerable severe pain beginning in the mid-epigastric area and spreading over the abdomen. N/V may occur. Tachycardia may occur.
- 16Following a Billroth II procudure, which postop prescription should the nurse question and verify?Irrigating the nasogastric tube. The nurse should never irrigate the gastric tube after gastric surgery, unless specifically prescribed by the health care provider.
- 17To prevent dumping syndrome following gastrectomylimit fluids taken with meals. Early manifestations of dumping syndrome occur 30 minutes of eating and include vertigo, tachycardia, syncope, sweating, pallor, palpitations and the desire to lie down.
- 18Acute pancreatitis interventions1) Administer antacids as prescribed
2) Encourage coughing and deep breathing
3) Administer anticholinergics as prescribed
4) Give meperidine (Demerol) as prescribed for pain - 19characteristic of Crohn's disease?diarrhea
- 20Pt with dx of cirrhosis has presence of asterixis. What is this?Asterixis is irregular flapping movements of the fingers and wrists when the hands and arms are outstretched, with the palms down, wrists bent up, and fingers spread. Most common and reliable sign that hepatic encephalopathy is develpoping.
- 21Diet for patient with cirrhosis and elevated amonia level?Low-protein diet. The liver breaks down protein, which results in the formation of amonia. Low protein diet is recommended for pt with hepatic encephalopathy.
- 22Duodenal ulcer relieved by?Nearly all ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or NSAID use. Symptoms typically include burning epigastric pain that is often relieved by food. Diagnosis is by endoscopy and testing for H. pylori. Treatment involves acid suppression, eradication of H. pylori (if present), and avoidance of NSAIDs.
- 23Pt with hiatal hernia to prevent heartburn following meals.1) Avoid lying down (recumbent) following meals.
2) Consume small, frequent, bland meals
3) Raise HOB on 6-inch blocks
4) Take H2-receptor antagonist meds. - 24Prolapsed stoma in pt with colostomy would appear?Protruding stoma. Stoma retraction is sinking stoma. Stenosed is narrowed opening at level of skin or fascia. Ischemia would be associated with dusky or bluish color.
- 25Two days post colostomy, pt passes malodorus flatus from stoma (non-smelly farts).This is normal. Stool should pass within 72 hrs of surgery.
- 26Most frequent complication of ileostomy?Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- 27Kock pouchIleostomy, drained every 3-4 hrs with catheter. Ileostomy drainage is liquid.
- 28Symptoms of dumping syndromevertigo, tachycardia, syncope, sweating, pallor, palpitations and desire to lie down.
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- Karteikarten am LS3, erstellt von Brian Dunn am 03/07/2015.
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