Nur 265 Exam 2 (2023/2024) 63 Questions And Answers.

True or False. It is appropriate to palpate the abdomen in a patient with a pheochromocytoma? {Ans: False. Palpating the abdomen could stimulate a sudden release of catacholamines and trigger severe HTN.}What are lab values of Addisons? {Ans: Hypoglycemia Hypovolemia Hyponatremia Hyperkalemia (watch for dysrhythmias: put on tele)}Why are patients with Cushing's disease at an increased risk for infection? {Ans: The steroids break down lymphocytes which will increase the risk for infection. *Infection precautions: No raw veggies and wash hands*}What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? {Ans: *Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess*}How is a pheochromocytoma treated? {Ans: Medication to lower the BP and surgery to remove the tumor on the adrenal gland}What is ARDS? {Ans: Acute Resp. Failure with these features: -Refractory hypoxemia -Decreased pulmonary compliance -Dyspnea}