Which need immediate attention
Hypovolemia/Hypervolemia
Hypovolemia
Hypervolemia
2. Crackles in the base of lungs
3. Bounding pedal pulse
5. +2 edema bilateral upper extremities
Apixaban is this type of medication
Used to treat
a novel oral anticoagulant
Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots
Client who stops taking apixaban for their A fib is at risk for what type of stroke?
Secondary to….
Ischemic stroke
Secondary to an embolism
Stopping apixaban (novel blood thinnner) can cause clots to form which can travel to the brain and cause a stroke
What is VAN positive mean…
0
1-4
5-15
16-20
21-42
Deficit in vision, aphasia, or neglect (VAN) categories
Large artery stroke
0 (No Stroke)
1-4 Mild
5-15 Moderate
16-20 Moderate/ Severe
21-42 Severe
How would a patient get a hemorrhagic stroke?
Head Trauma/ Falls
For a suspected ischemic stroke
Which of the following should the nurse consider a priority
No priority
newborn’s average blood pressure is ____
Between one month and two years old is ___
New born 64/41
1 month- 2 years = 95/58
Most common symptoms with Influenza
Influenza colonizes the Respitory Tract
Fever, Cough, Rhinorrhea
Most common symptoms with UTI
Fever
Also, pain / frequent urination
Maybe blood in urine
Most common symptoms with gastroenteritis
Diarrhea & loss of appetite
May also have vomiting & abdominal pain
Which is a potential nursing action for a 2 year old who had a fever induced seizure and is dehydrated from vomiting & diarrhea
Indicated
Not indicated
2 year old being discharged for hospital for stroke induced by fever & dehydration. Which statements indicate understanding by mother.
Understanding:
Not Understanding:
Children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin.
Due to this serious complication….
Describe it…
Reyes syndrome
Early:
diarrhea, rapid breathing, vomiting, and severe fatigue.
Symptoms such as confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness need emergency treatment
Brain Swelling/ Damage Most serious complication
What duration of apnea in a neonate is of concern?
Periodic breathing are normal in neonates. Usually 2-3 seconds long
If episodes are frequent or accompanied by Pallor, cyanosis, bradycardia, or hypotonia alert physician
Following a Lumbar puncture client has sever headaches lasting >24 hrs & not relieved by bedrest or fluids.
Which intervention does the nurse anticipate
Persistent headaches indicate a hole in the Dura Mater, Epidural Blood Patch creates a Blood Clot to “seal the hole”
Headaches occur in 1/5 post Lumbar Puncture aka spinal tap
Used to diagnose bacterial, fungal and viral infections, including meningitis, encephalitis and syphilis.
Bleeding around the brain, known as subarachnoid hemorrhage.
HbA1c levels
Pre-diabetic
Diabetic
*must occur on 2 separate occasions
Pre-diabetic: 5.7 - 6.4
Diabetic: > 6.5
Describe Parkinsons gait
Slight flexion of hips & knees
Short shuffling steps
Trunk leaning forward
No arm swing
RN team leader has a staff of 1 LPN & 2 CNA’s. Which assignment would you give to the LPN
LPN
CNA
State Naegele’s rule for estimating pregnancy
When would be the due date for a client whose last menstrual cycle started June 10
Ended June 14
Naegeles rule states:
Date of onset of (LMP -Last menstrual period) + 9 months + 7 days
June 10th + 9 months = March 10th
March 10th + 7 days = March 17th
Immune system attacks the nerves.
The condition may be triggered by an acute bacterial or viral infection.
Early: weakness and tingling in the feet and legs that spread to the upper body. Paralysis can occur. (Lung paralysis)
Special blood treatments (plasma exchange and IV immunoglobulin therapy) can relieve symptoms.
Physical therapy is needed.
Guillain barré syndrome
autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the pancreas’ insulin-producing beta cells.
Name the disease
DM type 1
In _____ arthritis, the body’s immune system attacks its own tissue, typically in the hands and feet. In some people, the condition can damage body systems including the skin, eyes, lung, heart and blood vessels.
rheumatoid
Hashimoto disease describe:
Describe disease in general.
How you contract it?
Symptoms/ Complications
Treatment
Hashimoto is an Auto Immune disorder that attacks the Thyroid (butterfly shapped organ Located below Adam’s Apple)
Contracted Auto Immune
S&S: Same as hypothyroidism (Tired, Sleepy, muscle weakness & aches)
Complications: Goiter - which can cut off airway
Myxedema coma: Exposure to Stress, Cold, Infection or Sedation
Treatment: levothyroxine aka Synthroid