Pre op tests - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nursing 163-Unit 1 Perioperative Nursing Questions and Answers 100% Pass The Case John Egan, 53, has a history of type 1 diabetes, cigarette smoking 40 pack years, CAD, and PVD. Six weeks ago, he developed a wound of his left heel which measured 4 cm by 2 cm when he discovered it. Despite IV antibiotics and chemical debridement, the wound developed a gangrene infection. He is scheduled for a BKA of the left lower extremity tomorrow at 10 am. His meds include daily insulin, aspirin 325 mg/day, Pl...

ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam With Correct Solutions What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - it becomes hoarse sodium normal range - 135-145 manifestations of pneumonia in infants - nasal flaring increased WBCs diarrhea abdominal distention What is an expected finding of endocarditis? - headache What is an expected finding in a school-age child with glomerulonephritis? - brown colored urine McBurney's point - -lower right abdomen -pain in appendicitis ...

Pre-op checklist - H&P (Hx & Physical), charts (old & new) Informed Consent Marked surgical site Name / Allergy Band Labs, X-rays, EKG, special testing Jewelry, dentures, glasses, hearing aids, prosthesis REMOVED No makeup/nail polish NPO status as required Pt teaching and understanding for post op procedures latex allergy risk factors - allergies to bananas, avocado, chestnut, papaya, peaches health care workers, hairdressers, cleaning staff H/O of multiple surgeries clients with ...

Name three causes of atrial standstill Myocardial Infarction Digitalis glycosides Hyperkalemia A 59 yo female with ischemic cardiomyopathy presents with palpitations, lightheadedness, insomnia and feels jittery. She has a CRT-D device. Takes Furosemide, potassium, lisinopril, carvedilol and amiodarone. Seeing short runs of VT on her device interrogation. Hyperthyroidism What would be your best next step for ordering tests? Thyroid panel Which antiarrhythmic drug is least likely to inc...

RRT Clin sims Exam 437 Questions with Verified Answers Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Weakening and enpermanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles Etiology of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking >80% of all cases Genetic predisposition Occupational exposure Atmospheric pollutants Primary Assessment of Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER Past medical history Shortness of breath Cough Appearance of the chest Respiratory Pattern Color Appearance of the...

Surgery risk classes Class 1: benefits outweigh risk, should be done Class 2a: reasonable to perform Class 2b: should be considered Class 3: rarely appropriate General rules for surgery: testing ECG before surgery only if coronary disease, except when low risk surgery Stress test not indicated before surgery Do not do prophylactic coronary revascularization Meds before surgery - Diabetic agents: Use insulin therapy to maintain glycemic goals(iii) Discontinue biguanides, a...

NFDN 2003 Unit 5 Questions and Answers Pre-op checklist - Correct Answer ️️ -H&P (Hx & Physical), charts (old & new) Informed Consent Marked surgical site Name / Allergy Band Labs, X-rays, EKG, special testing Jewelry, dentures, glasses, hearing aids, prosthesis REMOVED No makeup/nail polish NPO status as required Pt teaching and understanding for post op procedures latex allergy risk factors - Correct Answer ️️ -allergies to bananas, avocado, chestnut, papaya, peaches health...

The Case - Answer-John Egan, 53, has a history of type 1 diabetes, cigarette smoking 40 pack years, CAD, and PVD. Six weeks ago, he developed a wound of his left heel which measured 4 cm by 2 cm when he discovered it. Despite IV antibiotics and chemical debridement, the wound developed a gangrene infection. He is scheduled for a BKA of the left lower extremity tomorrow at 10 am. His meds include daily insulin, aspirin 325 mg/day, Pletal 100mg BID. He has advanced directives and NKDA. Identify...

10 Rights of Medicine Administration - -Patient(2 forms) -Medicine(check 3x-at drawer before removing, with MAR, at bedside) -Dose(read label) -Route(per order-stay ad bedside until taken) -Time(military time, dosing schedule) -Assessment(per drug, apical pulse, BS, BP, pain rating) -Documentation(after med admin) -Evaluation(Did it do what it was supposed to do?) -Education(Patient-purpose, result, dose, side effect, diet restrictions) -Refuse(Patient has right to refuse-document why) ...

asked about characteristics of pain - -describes pain a dull and cramping -pain fluctuates in severity asked about typical bowel movements - -typically has BM almost every day -stools usually brown, formed, soft Short term goal - To induce a bowel movement that relieves the patient's constipation, resulting in patient reporting relief and diminished pain, within an emergency department visit. Interventions - 1) Administer a mineral oil based enema with physicians order 2) Assess and fulf...