1.Patient is 22years old and she is having a lot of pain on the right lower quad, rebound tenderness increase in white blood cells, mild fever. The patient ask the nurse why is the pain on her right lower abdomen? Answer: A.The nurse should know that the appendix is on the right lower abdomen. B.The …
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GREAT NURSES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
1.The doctor ordered Phenergan 12.5mg IVP . The most important action to be taken by the nurse before administering this medication intravenously would be Answer: Correct answer D. Rationale: To check patency of the vein (Saline lock). It is absolutely important to determine absolute patency of the vein. Extravasation will cause necrosis. NB.WBC include.Basophil Eosinophil.Lymphocytes(T …
WHEN DO I (PATIENT)CALL FOR PAIN MEDICATION?.
You should call for pain medication at the beginning of your pain.The nurse will assess level of pain regularly,upon admission, during admission assessment, before surgery, after surgery, every hour,every two hours, every 4hours, prn and documented.Pain is objective and subjective.Objective is what the nurse saw and subjective is how you feel and what you(Patient) says …
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. CASE SCENARIO:ASSAULT /LEFT 3RD PROXIMAL INTERMEDIATE PHALANGES DISLOCATION.
25years old female is brought in to Emergency room by Premieres home 🚑ambulance due to Assault left 3rd PIP open dislocation/Etoh.Fracture of third middle finger. She is highly intoxicated, uncooperative, multiple bruises and abrasion to her face,arm,hand,legs,and all over her body.Multiple contusion on her head. She was Assaulted by multiple other females.The fight was over …
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE?.WOULD YOU WANT TO BE OCCUPATIONAL HEALH NURSE?.
Occupational health Nurse is a speciality and can be defined as a Nurse that delivers health and safety programs and services to employees, working population and the communities. Occupational health Nurses play important role in companies. They are sometimes asked to serve as consultant on health issues within the company. They participate in health related …
536 Case Scenario. Abdominal pain/Choledocholithiasis.
Choledolithiasis is gallbladder with stones. Gallstones are formed when the bile stored in the gallbladder becomes hardened like stone materials. The causes are high cholesterol, bile stones or high Bilirubin greater than 1.2mg/dL. See your doctor when you’re having unrelieved abdominal pain.Diagnostic tests can be performed such as laboratory tests, Xray, CT scan, MRI in …
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531 CASE SCENARIO. ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY/ RHABDOMYLOSIS.( ICU transfer to Medsurg)
Acute Kidney injury is a condition in which the kidney simply cannot filter out waste.It is also referred to as acute renal failure. It can last from few hours to few days.Because the kidney is not performing well,it leads to a build up of waste products in the blood and will prevent the balance of …
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525 CASE SCENARIO. CHOLECYSTITIS.
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder which can be acute or chronic. It is caused by the gallstone inability to pass through Cystic duct.You will feel pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.Most patients complain of lots of pain. Follow doctor orders. KINGDOM OF GOD HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 900000.INTERDISCIPLINARY KARDEX. Age/ …
What are the Ten Factors that will prevent adequate nutritional needs for the Aging population?.
The factors that will affect elders from meeting up with their nutritional needs are as follows:Habits formed,Income,Transportation, Restaurants, Free food programs, Socialization, Accommodation,Advertisements, Psychological issues,Mechanical issues,and Osteoporosis 1.HABIT FORMED :Nutritional status depends on their eating habits and the present types of food habits. Most elders have already developed their eating patterns for years.These life long …
519 CASE SCENARIO. LEFT GLUTEAL ABCESS.
KINGDOM OF GOD HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 900000.INTERDISCIPLINARY KARDEX. Age/Sex 35years years old female. Account number Q005634372.MR # Q00069593424. Admitted date 8/17/2021@ 05am. Status: Inpatient admission. Attending doctor Tommy Holbib. General surgery consult. Neurosurgeon consult done. Plastic surgeon consult. Patient name Jollof Richland. Location MedTelemetry. Room 42110. Resuscitation Status: Full Code. Weight 285Ibs. Height 5feet …
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