ATI Med Surg Retake Study Guide
Retinal Detachment
(Ans- Curtain over visual field with occasional flashes of light
Cataracts
(Ans- Cloudy\/Blurry
3 NSAIDS that increase the risk of bleeding
(Ans- Naproxen, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin
Thrombocytopenia
(AnsLow 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
What are platelets also known as?
(Ans- Thrombocytes
Response to phantom pain
(Ans- “This type of pain usually decreases over time as the limb becomes
less sensitive”
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During chest tube removal
(Ans- Use vagal maneuver “bear down”
Use occlusive dressing
Sickle Cell Crisis
(Ans- When RBC’s clump together and block small blood vessels
Encourage fluids
Can give pt opioids
Graves Disease
(AnsOverproduction of thyroid hormone
Expected Findings:
difficulty sleeping
diarrhea
HEAT INTOLERANCE
INCREASED APPETITE
Thyroid Strom
(AnsCan occur with Graves Disease (Overproduction of thyroid hormone)
REPORT HYPERTENSION
Other things to monitor for: tachycardia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, N\/V,
restlessness, confusion, possible seizures
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