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NP235 Exam 2 (1)
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NP235 Exam 2Nurse checks for pain, applies ice, elevates leg, and performs neurovascular checks -
ANS-Compartment Syndrome Assessment
Characterized by severe pain, hematoma, more edema, bruising, and abnormal joint
movements - ANS-3rd Level Sprain
Medication for pain relief in muscle injuries - ANS-NSAIDs
Determined through MRI - ANS-Extent of Injury Assessment
Typists are at the highest risk - ANS-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk
Fracture with multiple bone fragments, shattered - ANS-Comminuted Fracture
Monitors, does not set up traction, assesses temperature, pin, and site cleanliness - ANS-LPN
Role in Pins & Traction
Metabolizes substances, regulates blood glucose, stores vitamins, forms bile, and aids in blood
coagulation - ANS-Liver Function
Blockages hinder bile flow from liver to intestine - ANS-Obstructive Jaundice
Include intermittent fever, vascular spiders, epistaxis, ankle edema, morning indigestion, and
liver enlargement - ANS-Compensated Cirrhosis Symptoms
Requires a controlled carbohydrate diet - ANS-Cirrhosis Nutrition with Diabetes
Headache and fever - ANS-Hepatitis Type A Symptoms
Question a general diet order - ANS-Cholecystitis Diet Order
If drainage exceeds 600mL in 24 hours, contact physician - ANS-Excessive T-Tube Drainage
Question Tylenol-only orders - ANS-Pancreatitis Medication Order
Frothy, foul-smelling stool - ANS-Steatorrhea Description
Draw blood from the side of the finger - ANS-Blood Sugar Testing in Unconscious Patients
Maintaining HbA1C levels below 7 - ANS-Diabetic Management Priority
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