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VATI MEDICAL-SURGICAL FINAL ASSESSMENT

EXAM WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 NEW UPGRADE


What natural supplement/homeopathic remedy is used to help heal burns and wounds? -

ANSWERSAloe vera



What is lavage? - ANSWERSWashing out of a body cavity, such as a colon or stomach with

water or a medicated solution



What is a peritoneal lavage? - ANSWERSa diagnostic test in which a catheter is inserted into

peritoneal cavity and fluid is aspirated with a syringe. It is most commonly performed to

assess for bleeding in abd cavity in clients who have experienced blunt trauma.



What are catecholamines? - ANSWERSadrenal hormones: dopamine, norepinephrine,

epinephrine

that help with fight or flight reactions



Bag holding formula and other feeding equipment for intermittent enteral feedings should be

discarded how often? - ANSWERSEvery 6 hours to prevent bacterial contamination



What are the S/S of addison's disease? - ANSWERS-Muscle or joint pain

-N/V

-abd pain

-Postural hypotension

,-Fatigue

-Salt craving

-Weight loss



Postural hypotension and salt craving may occur with what disease? - ANSWERSAddison's

disease



Skin pigmentation is a specific feature of what disease? - ANSWERSAddison's disease.

Caused by increased production of melanin



Adverse effect of echinacea? - ANSWERSAnaphylaxis, specifically in people with asthma



What is St. John's wort used for and what is its adverse effect? - ANSWERSDepression



*Precipitates serotonergic crisis with SSRIs

*Precipitates HTNsive crisis with digoxin



What is echinacea used for? - ANSWERSColds and flu (boosts immune system)



What is Kava used for and what is its adverse effect? - ANSWERSAnxiety reduction,

insomnia



Can cause severe liver damage



What herbal supplements increase risk of bleeding? - ANSWERS-Garlic

,-Ginseng

-Ginger

-Feverfew

-Ginkgo biloba



What are some complications of untreated growth hormone deficiency? - ANSWERS-

Delayed sexual development

-Short stature

-Delayed epiphyseal closure

-Stunted bone age

-Premature aging



What is the primary focus of group therapy? - ANSWERSPersonal feelings that affect

behavior. Group setting allows for feedback that may enhance discovery of how feelings and

situations can drive behavior



A nurse is caring for a client with reduced mobility who has RA. To help hip flexion

deformities associated with RA; the nurse should help the client assume which of the

following positions in bed several times a day? - ANSWERSProne. It will help keep the hips

and knees in an extended position



The nurse is providing care for a client who was admitted with an exacerbation of chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). On assessment the nurse finds the client to be pale,

short of breath, and their lung sounds reveal rhonchi. What is the best initial action by the

nurse? - ANSWERSEncourage the client to take several deep breaths and perform

, diaphragmatic coughing. The deep breaths will loosen secretions and coughing deeply will

allow these secretions to be expectorated



A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss the meds used during the care

of a client experiencing GI bleeding. What med should the charge nurse include in

discussion? - ANSWERSVasopressin (manmade ADH). It is a vasopressor that can constrict

the arterioles and reduce inflow to portal vein



What is protamine sulfate used for? - ANSWERSAntidote to heparin for clients experiencing

a severe bleeding episode



What should be done with unused portion of formula used in intermittent enteral feedings? -

ANSWERSRefrigerated (up to 24 hrs) to prevent bacterial contamination



How long should the nurse elevate the HOB for a client after an intermitting feeding? -

ANSWERS30-60 minutes



Intermittent feedings are administered how often and for how long? - ANSWERS4-6x

times/day in equal portions

30-45 min.



What material is used for deep granulation of a pressure ulcer? - ANSWERSImpregnated

gauze and alginate to promote packing of the tissue

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