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What are some affects of immobility - correct answer ✅Slow peristalsis Decreased appetite Decreased respirations increase workload of heart orthostatic hypotension atelectasis What are some ways to promote therapeutic communication - correct answer ✅Active listening Trusting relationship Being assertive Validating Exploring this issue "tell me more" Silence What is osteoporosis? - correct answer ✅a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D
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What are some nursing interventions for osteoporosis - correct answer ✅Educate avoiding smoking and alcohol Educate exercise Promote comfort Increase Vitamin D and calcium intake Weight bearing exercises What do we look for in patients with osteoporosis - correct answer ✅Kyphotic posture What do we monitor for in patients with a cast - correct answer ✅Compartment syndrome pressure ulcers infection What is compartment syndrome? - correct answer ✅Damage to nerves and vasculature of an extremity due to compression
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Diabetes affects what organ - correct answer ✅pancreas Prevention measures for a diabetic - correct answer ✅Monitor blood glucose levels healthy Diet Take medication as prescribed don't share insulin pen Assess FEET Good hygiene Psoriasis is ____ - correct answer ✅chronic inflammatory skin disease, lesions are white scaly patches and red bumpy patches Treatment for psoriasis - correct answer ✅UV light therapy Stress mangement Methotrexate Emollient cream
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Vitamin A NSAIDS Risk factors for psoriasis are - correct answer ✅Genetics Stressors Smoking Alcohol obesity Pain assessment - correct answer ✅PQRST Atelectasis is - correct answer ✅Collapsed or airless condition of the lungs Signs and symptoms of atelectasis - correct answer ✅SOB Wheezing Chills
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What is RA - correct answer ✅Systemic autoimmune disease causing inflammation of connective tissue Signs and symptoms of RA - correct answer ✅Inflammation Stiffness Deformity Tenderness Treatment for RA - correct answer ✅NSAIDS Anti-rheumatic drugs Hot and cold pack Scheduled rest times Corticosteriods Labs for RA - correct answer ✅Elevated ESR and CRP Elevated RH factor
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osteoarthritis is - correct answer ✅progressive degenerative joint disease Signs and symptoms for osteoarthritis - correct answer ✅Crepitus joint pain stiff and tenderness labs for osteoarthritis - correct answer ✅elevated ESR Treatment for osteoarthritis - correct answer ✅NSAIDS systemic lupus erythematosus - correct answer ✅inflammatory connective tissue disease affecting the whole body
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Neurovascular assessment - correct answer ✅Peripheral vascular: -Color and temperature -Capillary refill -Pulses -Edema Peripheral neurologic: -Sensation and motor function -Pain Neurovascular assessment 6Ps - correct answer ✅Pain pallor pulselessness paresthesia paralysis Poikilothermic (cold)
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - correct answer ✅Set standards, education and training Makes work environment safe Asthma is - correct answer ✅chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways Signs and symptoms of asthma - correct answer ✅SOB Increased mucus production increase respiration low O Wheezing crackles coughing Agitation Treatment for asthma - correct answer ✅bronchodilators and corticosteroids neb treatments
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high fowlers position Promote gas exchange Ensure airway clearance Nutrtion CRIES scale - correct answer ✅For babies and infants FLACC scale - correct answer ✅face, legs, activity, cry, consolability 2 months to 7 years of age Chain of infection - correct answer ✅infectious agent (Bacteria, virus) reservoir (People, water, food animals) portal of exit (Mouth, cuts, toileting) mode of transmission (Contact, droplet) portal of entry (mouth, cuts, eyes) susceptible host (anyone)
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Diabetics are at risk for what types of infections - correct answer ✅Feet UTI Yeast Surgical site infections Contact precaution examples - correct answer ✅MRSA C-Diff VRE Shigella Droplet Precaution examples - correct answer ✅Influenza Pertussis RSV Meningitis Rubella
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cloudy, or bloody urine What are some aspiration risks - correct answer ✅Seizure coma Mentally disabled patient Loss of consciousness stroke acid reflux Raynaud's phenomenon - correct answer ✅a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress Poor circulation Hip/ knee arthroplasty - correct answer ✅Relieve pain and restore function Cuts away damaged bone and cartilage
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HIV signs and symptoms - correct answer ✅Fatigue fever headache muscle aches Treatment for HIV - correct answer ✅Antiretroviral therapy (ART) Lab tests for HIV - correct answer ✅Viral load CBC Liver function tests PAP smear Antigen test What are some opportunistic infections to HIV - correct answer ✅Candidiasis Cervical cancer Kaposi sarcoma
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Repositioning doesn't help relieve pain weight is too heavy A DVT is - correct answer ✅blood clot usually found in the legs Signs and symptoms of a DVT - correct answer ✅pain Edema Redness color to skin Warm to touch Risk factors of a DVT - correct answer ✅Immobility Surgery Obesity Smoking Alcohol Blood clotting disorder IBS
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Family history age Treatment of a DVT - correct answer ✅Blood thinners clot busters Compression socks Preventive measures for a DVT - correct answer ✅Exercise and move the body Healthy diet Avoid smoking and alcohol Lose weight What is a PE - correct answer ✅A blood cot becomes lodged in the pulmonary artery and blocks blood flow to the lungs Signs and symptoms of a PE - correct answer ✅-Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
