30 Questions
What is the cause of left-sided heart failure?
Hypertension
What is the characteristic sound of crackles caused by fluid or secretions in airways?
Moist bubbling sound
What is the indication for chest tube insertion?
Fluid or air in pleural space
What is the purpose of stripping a chest tube?
To check for leaks in the system
What is the most common oxygen delivery device?
Nasal cannula
What is the characteristic sound of wheezing?
Fine, high-pitched violin sound
What is the diagnosis for a patient with a blood glucose level of 200mg/dL or greater, with symptoms of diabetes?
Diabetes
What is the purpose of the oral glucose tolerance test?
To measure blood glucose levels at intervals after a patient drinks a concentrated glucose solution
What is the normal range for HbA1c?
Less than 5.7%
What is the goal of HbA1c levels for a patient diagnosed with diabetes?
Less than 7%
What is the function of arteries in the body?
To carry blood away from the heart to capillaries
What is the correct sequence of blood flow through the heart?
Vena cava, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta
What is the normal range of serum calcium?
8.2-10.2 mg/dL
What is the purpose of administering aluminum hydroxide in hypocalcemia treatment?
To bind phosphate
What is the purpose of Kayexalate in treating hyperkalemia?
To facilitate potassium movement into cells
What does a positive Chvostek sign indicate?
Hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia
What is the purpose of cardiac monitoring in treating electrolyte imbalances?
To monitor for arrhythmias
What is the purpose of hemodialysis in treating hypercalcemia?
To cleanse the blood of excess calcium
What is the purpose of administering Narcan (naloxone)?
To reverse opioid effects
Why is an alternative form of birth control necessary for 3 months after a vasectomy?
Because the testicles still produce sperm
What is the most common type of cancer in American men?
Prostate cancer
What is a risk factor for STIs?
Multiple sex partners
What is the purpose of a semen analysis in male infertility testing?
To examine the quality and quantity of sperm
How would the nurse document the reproductive history of a woman who has had three pregnancies, one set of twins, and two abortions?
Gravida 3, Para 2, Ab 2
What is a common symptom experienced by patients in the dying process?
Decreased thirst and appetite
What is PERRLA an abbreviation for?
Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light and Accommodation
What can occur when opioid medications are prescribed inappropriately?
Hyperalgesia
What is the purpose of the 'lockout' mechanism in a PCA pump?
To prevent the patient from receiving more medication than ordered
On a Snellen Chart, what does a 20/70 reading indicate?
Someone with bad vision has to be at 20 ft to see
Who should push the button on a PCA pump?
The patient
This quiz covers the nursing interventions for hypokalemia and hypocalcemia, including administering medications, IV calcium gluconate, and oral calcium supplements. It also touches on the importance of cardiac monitoring and teaching patients and families about the conditions.
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