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losing excess weight is a way to treat
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hypertension
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Smoking is a major cause of
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HTN
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the difference between how a acute and chronic arterial occlusion feels is
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There is time for development of collateral circulation in chronic.
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a pulsatile mass in the abdomen is a sign of an of
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abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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a person with orthopnea hang their legs over the edge of the bed helps them ______
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breathe better
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Ascites is a sign of
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right heart failure
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iron deficiency anemia the tongue is
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red, smooth and sore
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IM B-12 shots are used to treat
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deficiency
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you should check “H&H” hemoglobin and hematocrit in ____ Patients
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sickle cell anemia patients.
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Define pancytopenia:
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A shortage of all types of blood cells, including red and white blood cells as well as platelets
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what is going on in DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulopathy) patients
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A disorder of diffuse activation of the clotting cascade that results in depletion of clotting factors in the blood.
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Shiny, cool skin is a sign of
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impaired circulation
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Sudden onset of chest pain and difficulty breathing is a sign of
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pulmonary embolism
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A patient on lasix (furosemide) and digoxin should be
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hypokalemia
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A person taking catopen should
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change positions slowly.
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with a pacemaker should be taught to check their pulse _____
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at the same time every day
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arteriography is best way to diagnose ________
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pulmonary embolism
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Ph is down and paco2 is up =
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respiratory acidosis
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Sometimes suctioning is used to
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remove secretions
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pursed lip breathing is taught to COPD patients to help them ______
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prolong the expiratory cycle and have more positive airway pressure.
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A definitive sign of COPD is
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decrease in FEV (forced expiratory volume)
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What is a signs of an air leak in a chest tube
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constant bubbling
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Define of pulmonary edema
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fluid accumulation and swelling in the lungs
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Pink-frothy sputum is a sign of
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pulmonary edema
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pulmonary hypertension is a cause of
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right heart failure
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Kaposi’s sarcoma is more common in
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immune suppressed persons
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Atrovent is used to prevent
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an asthma attack
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Steroids are given in asthma
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reduce inflammation
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Watch for signs of infections in people
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getting steroids
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that fibroid tumors may cause
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abnormal vaginal bleeding
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Define HPS (hypertrophic pyloric stenosis)
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narrowing of the pyloric canal by muscular hypertrophy and mucosal edema, occurring chiefly in infants
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Failure to thrive is a sign of
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HPS.
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BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is present in men by
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40th birthday
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Signs/symptoms of BPH
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Trips to the restroom for urination are hurried and necessary
Increased difficulty in starting the urine stream Dribbling Loss of the ability to completely empty the bladder Persistent bladder infections |
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Sign of bladder cancer is
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Painless urinary bleeding
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hip pain one month after prostate surgery may be
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the cancer spread to the bone
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multiple sex partners is risk factor for
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cervical cancer
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SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone) causes
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hyponatremia
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A child with Wilm’s tumor labs should be checked for
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anemia
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you should never palpate the abdomen of a child with
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Wilm’s tumor
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Teenage boy with chronic leg pain may have
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Ewing’s sarcoma
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Treating chrondosarcomas with amputation may
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increase survival
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that exposure to papillomavirus is risk factor for
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cervical cancer
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Antineoplastic agents are used for
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cancer
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Hair follicles and inner lining of GI tract cells divide quickly and are greatly affected by
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radiation therapy
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Chemotherapy causes
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bone marrow suppression
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What should be done if a chemo drugs extravasated
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stop the infusion and place ice on the site
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sickle cell crisis can be treated with
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hot moist compresses
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after a prostate surgery the major intervention is to
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check for bleeding and shock
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a healthy stoma is
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beefy red
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Woman should do BSE how often?
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every month
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A sign of a PDA (patent ductus arteriosis) is
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constant murmur
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Symptomatic TET babies should be placed in which postion?
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knee-chest position-like squatting
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what is CF (cystic fibrosis)?
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the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene;
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Chest physiotherapy is an important part of
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CF treatment
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Nursing dx of hirschspring’s disease is
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“risk for injury related to lack of intestinalmotility”
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Down’s syndrome children are often
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mentally challenged
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A meningeoclele should be
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kept moist
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Children with a meningeocele usually
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have neuro. problems
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Patients with leukemia should be checked for
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thrombocytopenia
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Teaching patient’s to pace activities or do them in the morning is used to
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decrease oxygen demand
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a patient with nitroglycerin can take them before
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strenuous activity
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A patient with neutropenia should not
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eat raw carrots
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oxygen is given at low flow rates to COPD patients to
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Keep from suppressing their drive to breathe.
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Patient with coronary artery disease should
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avoid exercising outside
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Orchiectomy does not cause
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impotence.
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The doctor should be notified if a person with a pacemaker wakes up and their heart rate is
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under 60
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What is a sign of hypokalemia?
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muscle weakness
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After wilm’s tumor surgery what is a post-op concern?
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decrease urine output
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Undesirable sign of hormone therapy for inoperable prostate cancer is
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gynomastia
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Irrigation of catheter after TURP is to
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prevent occlusion of urine flow
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What is a sign of raynaud’s disease ?
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cold fingers
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What should be done after basal cell carcinoma treatment ?
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All lesions checked promptly
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Mouth care is important after
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cancer treatment
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CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) is a lab used to
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dx cancer
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what is CP (cerebral palsy)
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A disorder usually caused by brain damage occurring at or before birth and marked by muscular impairment. Often accompanied by poor coordination, it sometimes involves speech and learning difficulties.
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what MD (muscular dystrophy) does ?
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any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
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What is DDH (developmental dysplasia of hip)
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DDH is a malformation of the hip joint found in babies or young children
Risk factors include being the first child, being female, a breech delivery, and a family history of the disorder. |
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What is the first stage of breast cancer?
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Cancer has spread from the lobules or ducts to nearby tissue in the breast. At this stage and beyond, breast cancer is considered to be invasive. The tumor is 2 cm or less in diameter
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What is the second stage of breast cancer?
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Cancer has spread from the lobules or ducts to nearby tissue in the breast. In this stage, the tumor can range from about 2 cm to greater than 5 cm in diameter (approximately 1 to 2 inches);
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What is the third stage of breast cancer?
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Known as locally advanced cancer; tumor may be larger than 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter, and cancer may or may not have spread to lymph nodes or other tissues near the breast.
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What is the fourth stage of breast cancer?
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Known as metastatic; cancer has spread from the breast and lymph nodes under the arm to other parts of the body, such as bone, liver, lung, or brain
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