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Fetal complications in placenta previa |
Intrauterine growth restriction |
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Symptom How to assess |
Leg pain when walking ABI |
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ABI index |
SBP in ankle : SBP in the arm <0,9 PAD <0,4 pain at rest, development of ulcers and gangrene |
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Fetal HR |
110-160 |
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Hiatal hernia Polski Causes Symptoms Life threatning complication |
Przepuklina rozworu przełykowego Coughing, vomiting, pregnancy, obese If occurr as in GERD: heartburn, bloating Gastric volvulus (more often with paraesophageal hernias) stomach twists >180 °: abdominal pain and distention, retching without vomiting |
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Beonchodilators SE Overuse |
Tremors, nervousness, ^HR Resp failure, urinary retention (anticholinergic effect) |
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome Changes in Symptoms Prevention |
^Uric acid, K, ¥Ca,
Dark urine, seizures, hallucinations, muscle cramps, ♡palpitation, AKI
Iv fluids, allopurinol &rasburicase( clear uroc acid from blood) |
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Stress incontinenve > |
Disturbed body image Can be managed |
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Fractured ankle Actions Assess |
Immobilize, ice, elevate Assess: swelling, capillary refill, T, movement, hematoma, sensation |
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5P- assessing neurovascular state |
Pain, pallor, pulse, parasthesia, paralysis |
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G-tube > ^ risk for |
Aspiration pneumonia |
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Normal urine output: |
1-2 ml/kg/h |
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PRN |
Pro re nata = as needed |
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Aortic aneurysm Pain Top priority, then |
In the back and shoulders ¥ BP < prn anti-HTN meds then Provider, then EKG |
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Carotid artery Pol |
Tętnice szyjne |
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Venous disorder > pain in leg Priority |
Assess and palpate legs |
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After cataract surgery |
Report:yellow/green drainage, sunglasses when outside, eye drops if imolant (2-4weeks), bend at knee (not waist), avoid coughing and sneezing NOT necessary: eye patch |
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Hyoerosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) Comatose state Interventions Monitor |
Patent airways, stable VS Isotonic fluids (0,9/ringer), insulin iv Sat, glucose, Na, K |
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Suspected drug use of coworker |
Not confront, report to nursing manager |
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Menieres disease Ss |
Inner ear, mostly one ear Vertigo (~20mins,<1day), tinnitus, hearing loss, feeling of fulness in ear |
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DTaP vaccine |
Diphteria, Tetanus, Pertussis 2,4,6 months 15-18 ms 4-6years 11-12 yrs |
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Meningococcal meningitis- precautions |
Droplet |
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ABCDE- primary survey in ED |
Airway breathing circulation disability exposure&environment |
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Enoxaparin > ^risk for |
Thrombocytopenia If - hold the dose , assess for bleeding |
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Petechiae Cause |
Easy bruising on the skin and mucous membranes Thrombocytopenia |
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Most common complication after bowel surgery |
Internal bleeding |
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Symptomatic PVC |
Beta blocker |
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Menopause ss |
Hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, weight gain |
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EMG (electromyography) |
Watch electrical response of muscles No anesthesia |
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Types of fractures Greenstick Bend Buckle fracture |
Bend barely beyond the limit, slight break, usually closed and in children Bend beyond 45°, but no break Common in young children(porous bone is compressed)- raised bulge at the fracture site |
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Rib fractures Highest concern of concurrent injuries The most fractures, but lowest possibility of concurrent injuries |
Right side, 1-2 (cervical spine trauma, major vessels injuries, injury of brachial plexus) 8-11 |
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Best intervention to promote lung expansion / improve atelectasis |
Incentive spirometry |
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Shallow breathing after surgeey can cause |
Atelectasis |
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Phenyloketonuria restrict Eliminate |
Dairy, meat, eggs Aspartame |
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Lymphedema <cancer surgery Therapy |
Compression garments |
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Therapy GERD, heartburn Gastroparesis IBS Candidosis |
IPP Gut motility stimulator (metoclopramide) Diet modification Antifungal ie fluconazole |
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Developmental coordination disorder |
Ss depend on severity of condition Starts in childhood, persists into adulthood, NOT necessarily worsens with age Manage < occupational&physical therapies |
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Phlebostatic axis |
4th intercostal space at the mid-anterior-posterior diameter Reference point: CVP monitor- 0 the system |
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When Ss of stable angina |
Physical (exercises)/ emotional stress |
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Parkland formula |
Fluid resuscitation in burns 4ml x % x kg in 24 hours Half in 8 hours |
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Parkland formula- children receive maintenance fluid in addidtion at rate of |
4ml/kg for first 10kg 2ml/kg for second 10 kg 1ml/kg >20 kg |
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Miotic Mydriatic meds |
Constrict Dilate |
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What is used for: Hydrochloorthiazide Heparin |
Diuretic- HTN, congestive HF, cirrhosis MI, pulmonary embolism |
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Chest tube > ^ risk of developing of Hot to prevent that |
Pneumothorax (air builds up in pleural cavity & further collapses the lung) Avoid clamping the tube, always keep drainage container below clients chest |
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^bilirubin > phototherapy |
Expose skin (not genitals), avoid creams and lotions, eye protection (closed eyelids), monitor skin T |
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HEENT assessment |
Head eyes ears nose throat Hearing aids, pupillary response, dentition |
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Retinal detachment ss |
Floaters, ring in the visual field,photopsia (flashes of light), blurry vision, loss of central/peripheral vision, painless |
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Red conjuctiva can indicate |
Infection |
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Low Calcium imoact on ♡ |
<8,4 Prolonged action potential & inefficient contractility > prolonged ST &QT |
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Presenting part (ie shoulders) with umbilical cord under it |
NOT reinsert, wrap cord loosely in sterile towel saturated with warm saline, elevate presenting part to relieve pressure on the cord, reposition client into a knee chest position |
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HIV positive mom- antibodies in baby that may falsely indicate positive HIC V |
For 18 months Antiretroviral meds for newborn |
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Suspected HIV in newborn |
Adm vaccines but not live ones (after confirmation that HIV is negative) |
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Condition that effects musculoskeletal system during pregnancy |
^lumbosacral curve >low back pain Also calves cramps (2&3 trimester), carpal tunnel syndrome (usually both hands), Relaxation of joints can occur (especially pelvic joints) NOT swelling |
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Denial |
Help to recognize the painful feelings NOT reassure Acting out is not okay |
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Postpartum depression first choice med |
Sertraline (SSRI) - passes to milk, but no immediate effects In addition : Hormone replacement therapy |
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Priority goals for a kid with burn injuries |
Prevent heat loss &infection, replace fluids |
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Symptomatic hypoglycemia in ER |
Glucagon, continuous infusion of dextrose, recheck glycemia in 15 mins |
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If pulmonary edem occurs in HF need to |
^ diuresis |
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Pain relief in terminal cancer |
Around-the clock dosing gives better pain relief than as-needed |
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Early sign of hypovolemic shock |
^HR Progression of shock> ^ depth of RR |
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Digoxin what it is and how works Indications Ae |
Cardiac glycoside, ^contractility of ♡
Second line treatment in HF (narrow therapeutic range&potential for AE)
GI disturbances, neuro abnormalities, ¥HR/ irrwgularities, ocular disturbances |
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After mastectomy |
do NOT use razor, no BP &blood drawn, info to all doctors, wear thick mitt hand covers when cooking and touching hot pans |
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Morphine- priority action |
Encourage to cough and deep breath ( suppresses cough reflex and respiratory reflex) |
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Dystocia Pol Priority action |
Urodzenie główki i zatrzymanie porodu Monitor for changes in the condition of the mother and fetus |
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Arm cast, complaints of pain at the wrist, first action |
Check for parasthesia & paralysis |
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Cataract- priority |
Altered vision due to opacity of the ocular lens |
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Angina pectoris , chest pain |
Administer up to 3 nitroglycerin tablets 5 mins apart from each other if pain is unrelieved, in the meantime check BP |
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Pleural effusion, chest tube Fluctuation of water in the water seal chamber Responding well to treatment Drainage stops suddenly |
Normal Amount of drainage gradually decreasing Assess for kink/ blockage |
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Hallmarks of digoxin toxicity |
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting |
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CT with oral contrast - remain NPO at last |
3 hours before the test |
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MRSA in wound- precautions |
Contact: gloves, mask, gown |
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Assistive personnel |
Client in strict bed rest- noninvasive interventions, skin care, ROM exercises, ambulation, grooming, hygiene measures, urine specimen collection, bed bath, frequent ambulation, taking VS NOT: colostomy irritations, tube feedings, difficulty swallowing food& fluids |
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ACEI ending Indication First dose syncope |
-pril HTN FIRST DOSE- MONITOR BP excessive hypotension, can occur in HF, Na/volume- depleted |
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Most effective teaching method |
Teach back: ensure safety& mutual understanding |
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Homeless people, which funding should be addressed first |
Complaints of.... |
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Delegate to Nursing Practitioner |
Wound irrigations & dressing changes |
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Factors when planning the assignment |
Acuity level of clients, clients needs, workers needs&abilities |
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The smaller Gauge - the... needle |
Bigger |
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S&s of excess fluid in HF |
Dyspneic, crackles on ausculation, ^BP&RR |
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Increased uric acid causes ....kalemia |
Hyper |
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Hypokalemia > ECG |
U waves, inverted T waves, depressed ST |
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Administration of K |
Infusion pump, monitor urine output, monitor iv site for infiltration or phlebitis, label |
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Crohn, lactose intolerance can cause |
Hypocalcemia |
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Hypocalcemia > ECG |
Prolonged ST&QT |
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Hyperkalemia > ECG |
Tall peaked T, widened QRS |
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Meds that can cause hyponatremia |
Diuretics |
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Hyponatremia can cause .... bowel |
Hyperactive |
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Malnutrition can cause |
Decrease in phosphorus |
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Insensible loss |
~800 ml daily- inegumentary output |
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2 conditions that can cause volume excess |
Kidney disease, diabetes mellitus |
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Traumatic burn > ....kalemia |
Hyper |
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Suction from ng tube can cause which abg imbalance |
Metabolic alkalosis |
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Diabetic ketoacidosis causes what type of respirations |
Kussmauls |