Exam 1 Flashcards
(22 cards)
Which activity would the medical surgical nurse be expected to perform in regard to genomic care?
Obtaining an accurate family history and physical assessment data.
Gene
recipe to make certain proteins
Made of DNA
DNA
makes up chromosomes
Chromosome
Large segment of DNA that contains hundreds of genes that code for proteins
23 pairs of chromosomes
Karotype
type of genetic testing that shows all of the chromosomal pairs
Euploid
Normal Karotype
Aneuploid
Abnormal Karotype
Alleles
versions of genes that can be made
Genotype
describes alleles
Bb bb BB
Phenotype
Characteristics of person
ex. eye color
Penetrance
How likely you are to get the disease
Expressivity
How severe the disease will be.
Which patient would be considered to have the greatest genetic risk for developing disease or disorder?
A 38 year old female whos mother died of breast cancer at age 40.
A patient considering genetic testing for Huntington’s disease asks the nurse should I go through with this? what is the appropriate nurse response
What are your thoughts about proceeding with the testing process?
A patient is awaiting the results of genetic testing which patient statements requires immediate nursing intervention?
“I don’t know what I will do if the results are positive”.
The nurse is caring for a client who is transiting from male to female. Which nursing action is appropriate regarding pronoun use?
ask the patient which pronoun is preferred and use that one.
If you call them by wrong pronoun.
Self correct and move on.
COLDSPA
Character Onset Location Duration Severity Pattern Associated factors
PQRST
Provoke (Cause) Quality ( feels like) Radiates(Where) Severity (Pain scale) Time (Start?)
OLDCARTS
Onset Location Duration Characteristics/Intensity Aggravating factors Relieving factors Treatment
ICE
Impact on daily life
Coping strategies
Emotional response
TRUE/FALSE A patient can have acute and chronic pain at the same time?
True
