CLO VN15 Flashcards

(46 cards)

1
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Drainage that might need to get a culture & sensitivity

A

Purulent drainage

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2
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Good nursing diagnosis for sleep apnea

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Impaired gas exchange

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3
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Short term goal for client after knee surgery

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Ambulate to a bedside chair

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4
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diabetics are at a higher risk for

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Nail problems

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5
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Administration of an edema , position?

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Sims

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6
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Benefits exercise provides elderly clients

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Increases appetite

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7
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A phenumatic compression device promotes circulation of

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Venous blood

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Nurse is caring for terminally ill client w inadequate fluid volume. Which of the following actions is the last to reflex?

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Sucking on ice cubes

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9
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Terminally ill , signs of kidney failure

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Oliguria

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10
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Preventions of pressure ulcers in older clients

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Turn every 2 hours , quality protein diet , meticulous skin care

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11
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Normal potassium level

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3.5 to 5

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12
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Normal calcium level

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2.1 to 2.6
Serum calcium of MAQ 1.3 is abnormal

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13
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Sodium level

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135 to 148

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14
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What do amino acids do

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Help repair and build new cells

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15
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Anemia , food recommendations

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Red meat

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16
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Nursing responsibilities with collecting specimens

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Deliver specimen to laboratory as soon as possible

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17
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Measures that can prevent thrombi

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Increase fluids

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18
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What qualifies terminally ill patients to be in hospice

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6 months to live , recovery is beyond reasonable expectation

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19
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Lack of appetite , what will influence core body temperature

20
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Sleep apnea , piece of equipment needed

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C pap ( continuous positive airway pressure)

21
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Temporary catheter uses

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Straight catheter

22
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A nurse is caring for a client in a bucks skin traction. What indicates a need for corrective action

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Traction weights are touching the floor

23
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What does norepinephrine do

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Heightens arousal and increases energy

24
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What ambulatory aid could we suggest for weakness on one side of the body

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What is chronic disease considered
Gradual onset and lasts for a long time
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Environmental things to help nausea/vomiting in exam room
Avoid strong odors
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Which tube is best to remove toxic substances
Orogastric
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Urine sample that’s reddish brown in color
Indicate blood
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Primary constipation reasons
Inadequate intake of fluid
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Disadvantage of using a face tent to administer oxygen to a client w facial trauma
Deliver inconsistent amount of oxygen
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Benefits of physical exercise
Regularity of bowel elimination , reduces blood glucose levels , increase muscle tone and strength
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Traction is used for the following
Relieves pain , prevents deformities , realigns bones , reduces muscle spasms
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Scoliosis is …
Lateral curvature of the spine
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True statements regarding pain
Cultures have different attitudes , give analgesics before pain gets severe , pain can cause feelings of guilt
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Adjuvant drugs
Anticonvulsants , voutubulism toxins , anti depressants
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What statement would indicate something that would effect a clients sleep
Having 4 glasses of wine before bedtime
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In paper chart , how to correct an error
One line through error cross out
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Fire in room , rooms been evacuated , next step is …
Pull fire alarm
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What is required for a DNR to be legally binding
Physician order is required for DNR
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Included in an incident report
Who was present , what happened , what time , and what actions were taken
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Apical heart rate is heard
In between the 4th and 5th intercostal space , lined up w the left clavicular line
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Highest priority , fire in room
Evacuate
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Following actions minimize chances of being charged w negligence
Thorough explanation for procedures , asking if they have any questions , approaching client in caring manner , documenting assessments.
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What solution is used for hemorrhaging
Colloid solution
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Best time to assess blood sugar
30 minutes before eating and before bedtime
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What is an advantage of applying a sequential compression device
Promote venous return