Exam 1: NUR210/ NUR 210 (2024/ 2025
Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone
Review | Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct| A Grade – Fortis
QUESTION
signs of PVD
Answer:
the 6 P's
(pain, pallor, pulselessness, poikilothermia, paresthesia, and paralysis.)
Relief with elevation, compression stockings
QUESTION
how does the skin look with PAD?
Answer:
thin shiny/taut skin, hair loss to legs, bronze-brown pigmentation, with ulcers on lateral side
QUESTION
Right sided HF s/s
Answer:
edema, JVD, ascites, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, anorexia and nausea, weight gain
QUESTION
left sided HF s/s
,Answer:
pulmonary congestion, dyspnea, tachypnea, crackles in the lungs, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea,
increased blood pressure from fluid volume excess or decreased blood pressure from pump
failure. Pink-frothy sputum
QUESTION
patient teaching for an ICD
Answer:
-avoid lifting arm above shoulder
-avoid large magnets
-always carry the ID card
-do not go through metal detector
-call HCP if ICD fires once, call 911 if more than once
QUESTION
What is acute kidney injury (AKI)?
Answer:
sudden decline in kidney function.
-pt will be confused or unconscious
-with treatment, kidneys may return to normal
QUESTION
what is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Answer:
progressive, irreversible loss of kidney function.
dialysis is usually require for the rest of the patients life
QUESTION
dietary needs for people with CKD
, Answer:
-fluid restriction
-limit foods high in Na+ and phosphorus
-limit protein intake
-limit milk to 8oz a day
-no bananas
QUESTION
what is stress incontinence?
Answer:
leaking urine due to a weak pelvic floor during sneezing, coughing, laughing, or physical activity
QUESTION
What is urge incontinence?
Answer:
sudden need to urinate its difficulty to delay the bladder due to uncontrolled contractions
QUESTION
how to prevent UTI's
Answer:
wipe front to back
-circumcision
-cranberry juice
-urinate after sex
-showers instead of baths
-void at least every 2 hours
-stay well hydrates
-wear cotton underwear
-avoid douches, sprays, powders
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