Pnr201 Exam #2

What immunization would a nurse recommend to older adults? {Ans: -Flu, shingles, Tdap}What types of surgeries are emergency? {Ans: Requires immediate intervention to prevent life-threatening consequences -Gun shot, stab wound, severe bleeding, abdominal aortic aneurysm, compound fracture, appendectomy}What types of medication orders would we question for a diabetic requiring surgery? {Ans: Diabetes meds}Precautions for Tuberculosis {Ans: -Practice airborne precautions -Door to room is closed at all times -N95 respirator mask -Gowns and gloves only for draining wounds}Neutropenic precautions {Ans: Protective isolation precautions (less than normal amount of WBC)}What type of chemical mediators are released during an allergic reaction? {Ans: Histamine}