Mdc 1 final exam stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

If a surgical wound was closed with sutures, what is the healing process called? - ANSWERSprimary What is the medical term to describe thick, yellow drainage? - ANSWERSpurulent Which of the following is correct management of cellulitis? Use a tight bandage on the affected area Do not apply heat to the affected area Use a warm, moist towel on affected area Use a cold, dry towel on affected area - ANSWERSUse a warm, moist towel on affected area Which of the following is the best in...

Temp/warmth - Low/High CBC - Increased HR - Low BP - Increased respiratory rate - Redness - ANSWERSInfection S/S - Rotate patient every 2 hours - Reposition - Padding - PROM - Barrier cream - Keep dry - Move using a lifting device - ANSWERSNursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injuries CD4 will be lower not less than 200 CD8 will be normal - ANSWERSHIV labs CD4 will be less than 200 CD8 will be increased. - ANSWERSAIDS labs - Prevents the virus from multiply...

1. Fall Prevention a. In Homes: - ANSWERSi. Remove items that could cause the client to trip(throw rugs and loose carpets) ii. Place electrical cords and extension cords against a wall behind furniture iii. Monitor gait and balance, and provide aids as needed iv. Make sure that steps and sidewalks are in good repair Place grab bars near the toilet and in the tub or shower and install a stool riser Fall Prevention In Hospitals - ANSWERSi. Fall bracelets and yellow socks ii. Bed alarm ...

. Fall Prevention a. In Homes: - ANSWERSi. Remove items that could cause the client to trip(throw rugs and loose carpets) ii. Place electrical cords and extension cords against a wall behind furniture iii. Monitor gait and balance, and provide aids as needed iv. Make sure that steps and sidewalks are in good repair Place grab bars near the toilet and in the tub or shower and install a stool riser Fall Prevention In Hospitals - ANSWERSi. Fall bracelets and yellow socks ii. Bed alarm i...

If a surgical wound was closed with sutures, what is the healing process called? - ANSWERSprimary What is the medical term to describe thick, yellow drainage? - ANSWERSpurulent Which of the following is correct management of cellulitis? Use a tight bandage on the affected area Do not apply heat to the affected area Use a warm, moist towel on affected area Use a cold, dry towel on affected area - ANSWERSUse a warm, moist towel on affected area Which of the following is the best in...

What are some affects of immobility - ANSWERSSlow peristalsis Decreased appetite Decreased respirations increase workload of heart orthostatic hypotension atelectasis What are some ways to promote therapeutic communication - ANSWERSActive listening Trusting relationship Being assertive Validating Exploring this issue "tell me more" Silence What is osteoporosis? - ANSWERSa medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result...

The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old client and notes a temperature of 101 F◦. how does the nurse interpret this finding? - ANSWERSHyperthermia What is true about antiretroviral drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? - ANSWERSThese drugs inhibit viral replication What is not an expected assessment finding in a client with inflammation? - ANSWERSPolyuria A client does not understand why vision loss due to glaucoma is irreversible. What is the nurse's best explanation...

What are some affects of immobility - ANSWERSSlow peristalsis Decreased appetite Decreased respirations increase workload of heart orthostatic hypotension atelectasis What are some ways to promote therapeutic communication - ANSWERSActive listening Trusting relationship Being assertive Validating Exploring this issue "tell me more" Silence What is osteoporosis? - ANSWERSa medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result...

What are some affects of immobility - ANSWERSSlow peristalsis Decreased appetite Decreased respirations increase workload of heart orthostatic hypotension atelectasis What are some ways to promote therapeutic communication - ANSWERSActive listening Trusting relationship Being assertive Validating Exploring this issue "tell me more" Silence What is osteoporosis? - ANSWERSa medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result...

Temp/warmth - Low/High CBC - Increased HR - Low BP - Increased respiratory rate - Redness - ANSWERSInfection S/S - Rotate patient every 2 hours - Reposition - Padding - PROM - Barrier cream - Keep dry - Move using a lifting device - ANSWERSNursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injuries CD4 will be lower not less than 200 CD8 will be normal - ANSWERSHIV labs CD4 will be less than 200 CD8 will be increased. - ANSWERSAIDS labs - Prevents the virus from multiply...