Med Surg Ati Retake 61 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Post procedure teaching to pt who had a diagnostic knee arthroscopy {Ans: Procedure to look inside your knee joint Keep leg elevated for first day NO aspirin - can cause bleeding NO HEAT - give ICE!}bronchoscpy {Ans: Tube looks at bronchials PRIORITY = CONFIRM THE GAG REFLEX}genital herpes {Ans: Apply warm compress to lesions to relieve discomfort NO Sexual activity 3 to 4 sitz baths daily}Tx for iron deficiency {Ans: Ferrous Sulfate}Most common assessment finding with acute myocardial infarction {Ans: Substernal chest pain Other manifestations: dyspnea, pain the shoulder and left arm and palpitations}Pt with multiple sclerosis asks about the usual cause of MS {Ans: Nurse should respond "Acute episodes are usually followed by remissions, which can vary in duration"}Foods high in cholesterol {Ans: shrimp, cheese, eggs, liver}Thrombocytopenia {Ans: Low platelet level in blood Pt at risk for bleeding due to delayed clotting Nurse should measure abdominal girth daily for signs of internal bleeding NO ENEMA Check IV site every 2 hrs Require 2L (2,000 ml) of fluid per day}Hyperglycemia Manifestations {Ans: DRY polydipsia (excessive thirst) Polyuria (increase urination)}Skin Cancer {Ans: If diameter is greater than 6 mm then it