Advanced Med-Surg Principles Jersey College Mid-Term Questions & Answers 100% Correct
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Advanced Med-Surg Principles Jersey College
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Ch 39: What is used to control edema following an arthoscopy? - ANSWER-- compression
- elevation
- joint extension
Ch 39: What are two complicants following an arthoscopy? - ANSWER-- infection
- bleeding
Ch 39: What is lab value elevated in liver disease or bone disorders? - ANSWER-alkalin...
Advanced Med-Surg
Principles Jersey
College Mid-Term
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100% Correct
Ch 39: What is used to control edema following an arthoscopy? - ANSWER-- compression
- elevation
- joint extension
Ch 39: What are two complicants following an arthoscopy? - ANSWER-- infection
- bleeding
Ch 39: What is lab value elevated in liver disease or bone disorders? - ANSWER-alkaline phosphate
Ch 39: What is nephrotoxic and contraindicated in a pt who has an allergy to iodine, shellfish, or
seafood, who may be pregnant, or has elevated creatinine levels? - ANSWER-contrast medium
Ch 39: What is important to intruct on during a bone scan using an isotope? - ANSWER-hydration is
used to eliminate the isotope
Ch 39: What diagnostic test is used to help distinguish muscle from nerve disorders by directly
stimulating muscle cells? - ANSWER-electromyography
,Ch 39: What two interventions do you do for the diagnostic test electromyography? - ANSWER--
check for use of anticoagulants prior to it (bleeding in the muscle could occur)
- apply warm compress to relieve discomfort following the test
Ch 39: What two complications do diagnostic procedures that disrupt skin surfaces cause? -
ANSWER-increased risk of:
- infection
- bleeding
Ch 39: When phophorus levels rise the calcium levels do what? - ANSWER-- decrease
- pt can present with S/S of hypocalcemia
Ch 39: What holds articulating bones together and an injury can impair movement? - ANSWER-
ligaments
Ch 39: What connects muscle to bone and an injury can impair movement? - ANSWER-tendons
Ch 39: What can helo support bone formation? - ANSWER-- weight bearing exercises
- sex hormones
- calcitonin
- calcium intake
Ch 39: Adults over 50 require how much Vit D daily to help prevent osteoporosis? - ANSWER-800 -
1000 IU
Ch 39: What is important to instruct pts on consuming in regards to helping to prevent osteoporosis?
- ANSWER-- 1,200 mg of calcium daily
- 600 IU Vit D daily (with intake of low-fat milk, yogart, and cheese)
Ch 39: What can increase bone resorption and could lead to osteoporosis? - ANSWER-- excessive
cortisol production
- excessive thyroid hormone production
, Ch 39: What stimulates osteoblastic (bone formation) activity and inhibits osteoclastic (bone
resorption) activity? - ANSWER-estrogen
Ch 39: Compromised estrogen levels in menopause can increase the risk of? - ANSWER-osteoporosis
Ch 39: What two things can result in a loss in height? - ANSWER-- vertebral fractures
- loss vertebral cratilage
Ch 39: What decreases serum calcium levels? - ANSWER-calcitonin
Ch 39: What increases serum calcium levels? - ANSWER-parathyroid hormone
Ch 40: Because external fixators increase the risk for osteomyelitis you should do what for the pt? -
ANSWER-perform pin site care using the aseptic technique (use chlorhexidine 2 mg/mL solution
unless contraindicated)
Ch 40: How do you properly clean/perfom pin care for a pt? - ANSWER-clean with a circular motion
from the inner to the outer region and cleaning each site separately
Ch 40: What is used to help reduce complication related to pain? - ANSWER-PCA (pt controlled
analgesia)
Ch 40: What can occur following some fractures due to the loss of blood to the bone so pts must be
closely monitored for increased pain and a decrease in mobility? - ANSWER-avascular necrosis
Ch 40: What are three complications that can arise following fractures? - ANSWER-- hypovolemic
shock (hemorrhage)
- fat embolism (in long bones)
- compartment syndrome
Ch 40: How do you prevent hip dislocation following a total hip arthroplasty? - ANSWER-- abducting
the legs
- prevent internal rotation of the legs
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