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M/S Final Cum

  1. Name the heart auscultation points 1-5
    • 1. aortic
    • 2. pulmonic
    • 3. right ventricular
    • 4. tricuspid
    • 5. mitral
  2. What are the S/S of Peripheral Arterial Disease?
    • Rubor (redness) when legs are down
    • Pallor
    • when legs elevated Extreme pain
    • Decreased or no pulses
    • No edema
    • Hair loss
    • Brittle/thickened nails
    • Cool skin
    • Toe wounds
  3. What do HAART or cAART drugs do?
    interferes with the replication of RNA – does NOT kill the virus
  4. Education for HAART or cAART drugs focus on ...?
    • do not miss, delay or lower doses
    • even a few missed doses per month can promote drug resistance
  5. What is NADIR?
    the lowest point of the cell counts
  6. What is the purpose of Chemotherapy?
    interferes with different stages of the cancer
  7. Patient and family teaching regarding skin care for radiation
    • wash the area gently use hand rather than a washcloth
    • rinse thoroughly careful not to remove tattooed area
    • dry with a clean towel by patting
    • use only powders, ointments, lotions or creams that the radiation oncology RX'd
    • wear soft clothing and not binding in the area
    • avoid sun exposure avoid heat exposure
  8. What is one of the most important questions to ask a patient that has a terminal illness?
    Where do you want to die?
  9. Hospice is about the quality of life left and relief of ?
    symptoms
  10. What is the main thing to do with family regarding EOL?
    educate on s/s of death
  11. Name the interventions to provide a peaceful death:
    • Pt's needs and preferences met
    • Control of symptoms of distress
    • Meaningful interactions with family
    • A peaceful death
  12. Priority action of a nurse in relation to acute respiratory acidosis or respiratory alkalosis?
    • improving oxygenation
    • improving ventilation
    • maintaining a patent airway
  13. What is the ABG consistent with diabetic ketoacidosis?
    • Low pH (acidotic)
    • Low HcO3 (acidotic)
  14. What is osteoporosis?
    • bone loss
    • density issue more bone loss than bone building
    • brittle bones
  15. Common causes of OA
    • obesity
    • trauma
    • genetic
    • aging
    • occupation
  16. What is osteoarthritis?
    • progressive deterioration
    • loss of cartilage and bone
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M/S Final Cum
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