Exam 1: PNR206 / PNR 206 (Latest Update) Medical -
Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Turning the foot outward from the midline is called? Answer: - eversion Question: Amputees may develop contractures. What can prevent such? Answer: - lower extremity amputation patients should lie prone for 20 -30 minutes every 3 -4 hours to prevent hip contractures Question: What are signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? Answer: early: weight loss and nervousness mild -severe: weakness, insomnia, tremulousness, agitation, tachycardia, palpitations, diarrhea, increased thirst, and urination, decreased libido, scanty mensuration, and infertility Question: What would you teach a patient undergoing a total thyroidectomy? Answer: - a complication is a thyroid storm aka thyroid crisis - condition is caused by sudden increase in the output of thyroxine caused by manipulation of the thyroid being removed - another cause of thyroid storm may be improper reduction of thyroid medications before surgery Question: What are the disease resulting from hyperfunction of the pituitary gland? Answer: - gigantism in children leaving to excessively tall stature, because bone growth plates have not yet closed - acromegaly in adults - large hands, feet, nose, and ears - caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH)
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