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Galen Advanced Medsurg Nur265 EXAM 1 questions with correct answers, Exams of General Surgery

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Galen Advanced Medsurg Nur265 EXAM 1
questions with correct answers
AKI S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ”oliguria;decreased urine output;
azotomia;
fluid overload signs- crackles, edema, confusion, low spO2 (88),
tachycardia; Map below 65
AKI in xray dx - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ”infiltration (fluid in lungs)
AKI ABG results may read - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ”respiratory
alkalosis (spao2 below 88%)
example of pre renal AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ”dehydration, blood
loss, decreased cardiac output, heart failure; infection; NG suction,
sepsis, V/D
Example of intra renal AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS
โœ”โœ”myoglobinuria,BPH, tubular necrosis, nephrotoxocity; acute
polynephtiits, contrast
Example of post renal AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ”bladder neck
obstruction, bladder cancer; calculi; tumor
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AKI S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” oliguria;decreased urine output; azotomia; fluid overload signs- crackles, edema, confusion, low spO2 (88), tachycardia; Map below 65 AKI in xray dx - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” infiltration (fluid in lungs) AKI ABG results may read - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” respiratory alkalosis (spao2 below 88%) example of pre renal AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” dehydration, blood loss, decreased cardiac output, heart failure; infection; NG suction, sepsis, V/D Example of intra renal AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” myoglobinuria,BPH, tubular necrosis, nephrotoxocity; acute polynephtiits, contrast Example of post renal AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” bladder neck obstruction, bladder cancer; calculi; tumor

Duiretic phase (3rd phase) of AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Nurse should give 3L-6L per day; place Foley Asses I and O (output=1000-2000mL/day) replace fluids and monitor electrolyes dialysis may be required Best Lab indicator of Kindey function (AKI and CKD) - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” creatine (Normal 0.6-1.2) AKI increased 1-2 every 24-48hrs Normal urine output per hour - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” 30 mL/hr normal potassium levels - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Normal Sodium levels - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” 135-145 mEq/L Diet for AKI patients - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” mod protein high carb Complication of AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Preicarditis Nephrotoxic agents include - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” contrast

treatment for chronic kidney disease - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis complication during hemodialysis - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Disequilibruim syndrome S/S of disequilibium syndrome medical emergency tell hcp - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” headache restless confused N/V seizure fatigue complication of peritoneal dialysis - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” peritonitis (board like abdomen) hemodialysis contraindicated for - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” severe cardiac disease, vascular disease, bleeding disorders peritoneal dialysis contraindicated for - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” fibrosis, active inflammatory GI disease, diverticulitis, ascites, central obesity, peritoneal adhesions, recent abd surgery

Arteriovenous Fistula care - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Do not sleep on arm feel thrill & hear bruit every 4 hours NO bp on av access arm no venipuncture on av access arm assess distal pulses patient undergoing hemodialysis - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” weight before and after assess meds (meds to be held) VS = HR, BP,RR,temp assess site, skin, LOC, electrolytes Caring for peritoneal dialysis patient - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” patient and nurse must be masked sterile gloves remove old dressing remove contaminated gloves use Aseptic technique (sterile field 2 4x4 gauze, 3 cotton swab w/ iodine sterile gloves circular motion use swabs clean (insertion site to abd) repeat 3x precut gauze over site tape only EDGES

  1. VS during 6, measure, document characteristics of drainage 7.Send specimen to lab
  2. remove cath & apply dressing
  3. bedrest
  4. weigh again (expected weight loss due to removal of fluid) Hepatic encephalopathy causes - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” cirrhosis, liver failure s/s of hepatic encephalopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” high ammonia, LOC changes confusion, personality changes, mood changes late sign jaundice, bad breath or fruity breath, sleep and mood disturbance treatment of cirrhosis (least invasive) - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Lactulose PO (have bedside commode nearby..expect alot of poop) treatment for cirrhosis - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” neomycins, flagyl (antibiotics) cathartics (inhibit ammonia production)

Acute/chronic pancreatitis causes - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” alcohol, gallstones, ESRP, hyperparathyroid, hyperlipedimia, hypercalcemia acute pancreatitis S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” mid epigastric pain LUQ pain radiates to back juandice,fever turners sign (blue flanks) cullen sign (periumbilicus) hypotension acute panreatitis labs - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” elevated lipase low calcium low magnesium elevated WBC elevated bilirubin acute pancreatitis nursing interventions - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” NPO 24hrs iv hydration pain management hydromorphone NO Morphine may need insulin momentarily

no fat soluable meds, avoid caffeine, alcohol, spicy food, Treatment for sinus bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Atropine sulfate Treatment for A fib - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” w/ pulse= 180 joules cardio version without pulse=CPR defibrillation Atrial flutter (EKG appearance) treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” looks like sharp saw teeth cardioversion (must have pulse) ventricular fibrillation (EKG appearance) treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” looks like tombstones defibrilate 360 joules med epinephrine/ amiodarone PVC (EKG appearance) - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” wide and bizarre "DIP" if run of this .....can be vtach let Dr. Know asap Pulmonary Edema - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Medical emergency

dx xray = infiltration LV fails to eject blood meaning pressure in lungs "White lungs" S/S of pulmonary edema - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” crackles @ base, SOB, Dyspnea @rest skin cold clammy reduced urine output, lethargy confusion, disoriented Severe S/S productive frothy bood tinge sputum Nursing interventions for Pulmonary edema - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” high Fowler give 02 ( simple mask or non-rebreather) remove fluid ( diuretics, thoracentesis,) fluid restriction Valvular heart disease education to patient - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Notify HCP and dentist of heart valve antibiotic prophylaxis before and after procedures (oral /resp ) clean all wound w/ antibiotic ointment

if chest tube drainage more than ........mL report to hcp - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” 150mL complication after treatment of cardiac tamponade - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Stroke Blood was pooling now moving= clots may travel Define dilated cardiomyopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” chronic disorder no cure chambers of heart large/ weak pump = decreased cardiac output causes of dilated cardiomyopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” alcohol cocaine infection dilated cardiomyopathy is usually dx in what age group - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” 40 year old s/s of dilated cardiomyopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” fatigue dyspnea s3, s4 gallop jvd crackles

weakness Like Left side heart failure Treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” like heart failure treatment duiretics vasodilators heart transplant (if not done in 5 years patient will die) dilated myocardiopathy dx anticipate - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” counseling grieving define endocarditis - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” inflammation of the inner lining of the heart Endocarditis is caused by - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” staphylococus aureus, streptoccoci viridians (untreated strep, needles, dental procedures) S/S of endocardititis - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” pain w/ deep breathing, fever, anorexia murmurs, upper body petechiae

low urine output dyphasia chest pain radiates to left side treat meds for pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Nsaids, NO aspirin acute coronary syndrome S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction cause of acute coronary syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” atherosclerosis define Unstable angina - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” chest pain at rest ; more than 15mins not relieved by nitroglycerin Nitrate teaching - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” 3 dose 5mins apart (total15mins); take while seated; after 1st dose call 911 NO "fils' Sildenafil within 24-48hrs of giving nitrate Define myocardial infarction - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” MI heart muscle infarct (die) ST elevation T inversion

intervention needed right away Dx for myocardial infartion - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” Troponin elevated (over 0.5) EKG= ST elevation s/s of myocardial infarction - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” pain radiates to jaw, left arm, shoulder N/V, diaphoresis heartburn SOB chest pain Treatment for MI - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” 1. 1st 10 mins of chest pain EKG (12 lead)

  1. o2= SPO@ greater than 90%
  2. aspirin 1st 24hrs
  3. nitro 5, morphine iv 6, beta blocker take to cath lab or give thrombolytic "ASE" Sign of reperfusion after MI treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” urine output normal 30mL/hr

Prosthetic mechanical heart valve teaching - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” good for 20 years coagulation meds for life click sound Prosthetic biological heart valve teaching - CORRECT ANSWERS โœ”โœ” good for 10 years prophy antibiotics before procedures no click sound