2. labs indicative of impaired gas exchange
Answer
ABG CBC
Sputum Exam Skin tests
Pathologic analysis
3. sickle-cell anemia management
Answer
fluids and pain meds bed rest
transfusions oxygen antibiotics
4. seven warning signs of cancer
Answer
CAUTION change or bladder habits
,any sore that does not heal unusual bleeding or discharge
thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere indigestion
obvious change in wart or mole nagging cough or hoarseness
5. diet recommended for cancer pt
Answer
high in protein and carbs
6. diet recommended to prevent colon cancer
Answer
increase fiber less animal fat
maintain average body weight
7. s/s colon cancer
Answer
blood in stool anorexia
vomiting weight loss anemia
abnormal stools
guarding or abdominal distention late signs
abdominal mass cachexia
,8. general signs of cancer
Answer
reduced immunity and blood-producing functions altered GI structure and function
motor and sensory deficits decreased respiratory function
9. pt teaching after a lobectomy
Answer
you will become more tired do arm and shoulder exercises
PT and OT may visit dont lift heavy objects
avoid sitting with legs down or crossed for long periods of time elevate knees and lower legs
when lying down
use incentive spirometer do not drive on pain meds
return to a healthy diet when you feel able
do not smoke and stay away from ppl who do
10. when to seek medical care after a lobectomy
Answer
fever SOB
NV
palpitations increased pain
increased coughing or brown/bloody mucous increased redness/swelling or pain at site
11. s/s of melanoma
Answer
large brownish spot with darker speckles mole that changes color, size, feel or bleeds
, small lesion with irregular border and proportion that appear red, white, blue, or blue-black
dark lesions on palms, soles, finger-tips/toes, or on mucous membranes lining the mouth, nose,
vagina or anus
Most common attributes
Answer
ABCDE's
Asymmetrical shape Borders that are irregular Changes in color
Diameter is growing or larger than 1/4 an inch/ 6mm
Evolving as it changes over time (new itchiness or bleeding, one part of the mole doesnt match
the rest)
12. dx for melanoma
Answer
wood's lamp punch skin biopsy
diascopy
13. wood's lamp
Answer
dx for skin cancer
black light examination that exposes some skin infections
performed in darkened room no pain
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