NU 412 Test 6 Questions And Correct Answers
what is normal albumin? - ANSWER 3.5-5
what is normal protein level? - ANSWER 6-8
what is therapeutic lithium level? - ANSWER 0.6-1.2
what is a durable power of attorney for health care? - ANSWER a health care proxy,
health care agent, or surrogate decision maker; makes health care decisions when the
HCP states that the person lacks capacity to make their own health care decisions
what is a person able to do for them to be considered able to make decisions about
health care? - ANSWER be able to receive information (without necessarily being totally
oriented), appreciate, deliberate, and mentally manipulate information, communicate a
treatment preference
what is a living will? - ANSWER lists what one would or would not want if they were
terminal, includes CPR, mechanical ventilation, and artificial nutrition or hydration
what is palliative care? -ANSWER symptoms are managed, psychosocial support is
provided, care coordinated to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for pts with
serious illnesses; patients can be at any stage of the severe illness and care is not
limited by a specific time period
what is hospice care? ANSWER care provided when curative treatment has been
stopped and the patient has a prognosis of 6 months or less to live
what are common signs and symptoms of approaching death? ANSWER incontinence,
increased sleeping, mottled skin, cold extremities, irregular breathing pattern
, congestion and gurgling, disorientation, fluid and food decrease, restlessness, vision
like experiences, withdrawal from surroundings
What interventions can you do for someone who is nearing death? answer offer a foley
catheter for comfort, do not force the person to stay awake, do not warm the person
with an electric blanket, hot water bottle, or hair dryer; elevate the person's head,
position them on their side; use a toothette to gently clean the mouth of their secretions,
reorient patient as needed, speak softly clearly and truthfully; do not force the patient to
eat or drink, coat the lips with lip balm, do not restrain the person, keep the room dimly
lit, keep the noise level low, do not argue with the visions, affirm the visions
What can increased fluids near death cause? ANSWER nausea and vomiting
What medication can you administer to dying patients for dyspnea? ANSWER
morphine-alter the perception of air hunger, reduce anxiety and associated oxygen
consumption and reduce pulmonary congestion
what are signs death has occurred? -ANSWER breathing ceases, heart stops beating,
pupils become fixed and dilated, body color becomes pale and waxen, body
temperature cools, muscles and sphincters relax, urine and stool may be voided, eyes
may remain open and there is no blinking (nurse must close the eyes), the jaw may drop
open, observers may hear gurgling of fluids internally
What does PM care include? -ANWER Close patient's eyes, put dentures in, straighten pt
and lower bed to flat position. Bathe patient if needed and comb the hair. Place
waterproof pads under patient's hips and perineum. Transport to the morgue. Verify
death certificate has been signed. Wrap patient in the shroud and attach identification
tags per agency policy
what does one need to have generalized anxiety disorder? - ANSWER must have 3 or
more of these:
restlessness, sleep disturbance, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, irritability,
fatigue
what is panic disorder? - ANSWER recurrent *unexpected, untriggered* panic attacks
what is normal albumin? - ANSWER 3.5-5
what is normal protein level? - ANSWER 6-8
what is therapeutic lithium level? - ANSWER 0.6-1.2
what is a durable power of attorney for health care? - ANSWER a health care proxy,
health care agent, or surrogate decision maker; makes health care decisions when the
HCP states that the person lacks capacity to make their own health care decisions
what is a person able to do for them to be considered able to make decisions about
health care? - ANSWER be able to receive information (without necessarily being totally
oriented), appreciate, deliberate, and mentally manipulate information, communicate a
treatment preference
what is a living will? - ANSWER lists what one would or would not want if they were
terminal, includes CPR, mechanical ventilation, and artificial nutrition or hydration
what is palliative care? -ANSWER symptoms are managed, psychosocial support is
provided, care coordinated to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for pts with
serious illnesses; patients can be at any stage of the severe illness and care is not
limited by a specific time period
what is hospice care? ANSWER care provided when curative treatment has been
stopped and the patient has a prognosis of 6 months or less to live
what are common signs and symptoms of approaching death? ANSWER incontinence,
increased sleeping, mottled skin, cold extremities, irregular breathing pattern
, congestion and gurgling, disorientation, fluid and food decrease, restlessness, vision
like experiences, withdrawal from surroundings
What interventions can you do for someone who is nearing death? answer offer a foley
catheter for comfort, do not force the person to stay awake, do not warm the person
with an electric blanket, hot water bottle, or hair dryer; elevate the person's head,
position them on their side; use a toothette to gently clean the mouth of their secretions,
reorient patient as needed, speak softly clearly and truthfully; do not force the patient to
eat or drink, coat the lips with lip balm, do not restrain the person, keep the room dimly
lit, keep the noise level low, do not argue with the visions, affirm the visions
What can increased fluids near death cause? ANSWER nausea and vomiting
What medication can you administer to dying patients for dyspnea? ANSWER
morphine-alter the perception of air hunger, reduce anxiety and associated oxygen
consumption and reduce pulmonary congestion
what are signs death has occurred? -ANSWER breathing ceases, heart stops beating,
pupils become fixed and dilated, body color becomes pale and waxen, body
temperature cools, muscles and sphincters relax, urine and stool may be voided, eyes
may remain open and there is no blinking (nurse must close the eyes), the jaw may drop
open, observers may hear gurgling of fluids internally
What does PM care include? -ANWER Close patient's eyes, put dentures in, straighten pt
and lower bed to flat position. Bathe patient if needed and comb the hair. Place
waterproof pads under patient's hips and perineum. Transport to the morgue. Verify
death certificate has been signed. Wrap patient in the shroud and attach identification
tags per agency policy
what does one need to have generalized anxiety disorder? - ANSWER must have 3 or
more of these:
restlessness, sleep disturbance, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, irritability,
fatigue
what is panic disorder? - ANSWER recurrent *unexpected, untriggered* panic attacks
