Nsg 304 Adult Health Final Exam

Myoclonic {Ans: PT awake, multiple occurring seizure, jerking, of extremities.}Bolus insulin {Ans: short acting insulin Aspart( novolog) 15-20 minutes before meals Lispro Fast acting and rapid acting Want a quick result}multiple sclerosis S/S {Ans: Infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, 1st symptoms blurred vision, red, green color distortion blindness in one eye}DKA (type 1) hyperglycemia: 300mg/dl {Ans: Absent or inadequate amount of insulin. When fats, protein are broken down and KETONES ARE CREATED Leads to high acid production SIGNS: dehydration, ketones in blood and urine Common in Type 1 Dehydration is biggest concern could lead to shock Monitor POTASSIUM LEVELS AND MONITOR CARDIAC DYSRHYTHMIAS}hearing loss {Ans: Use a low tone, normal voice Speak slowly and distinctly Reduce background noice and distractions Face the person and get their attention Speak into less impaired ear Use gestures and facial expressions Write out information or obtain a sign language translator.}Pneumonia S/S {Ans: Fever, chills, crackles, rhonchi, SOB, chest pain, (productive) cough, fremitus, myalgias, sore throat, fatigue, restlessness, lethargy, splinting, tachypnea, use of accessory muscles, decreased chest movement, pleural friction rub, mental status changes}