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385 terms WawiyePreview NCLEX 110 term kan Human blood typesWhat is the ABO antigen system?The red blood cellsWhat part of the blood is classified?A or OWhat other blood is compatible with type A?B or OWhat other blood is compatible with type B?Type O onlyWhat other blood is compatible with type O?Type A, B or OWhat other blood is compatible with type AB?Blood type clinical priorityBlood transfusions are ordered for clients with hypovolemia caused by hemorrhage, anemia or blood clotting deficiencies. A doctor's order is needed for each blood transfusion. 2 licensed nurses must verify before the transfusion starts.

Other types of blood products include: packed red blood cells, platelets and

fresh frozen plasma, albumin, clotting factors and cryoprecipitate.Complete abortionall products of conception are expelled,

AspirinWhat is another name for acetylsalicylic acid?Mild to moderate painWhen to give acetylsalicylic acid?IncreaseDoes aspirin increase or decrease the effects of methotrexate?Chemotherapy agent & rheumatoid arthritisWhat is methotrexate used for?Heartburn (pyrosis)What is the primary symptom of acid reflux (Gerd)?Barium swallow fluoroscopyWhat test confirms Gerd?Lower esophageal sphincterWhat malfunction allows reflux in Gerd?Low-fat, high-protein diet, take antacids, avoid lying flat after meals What is the client teaching on acid reflux?HIVWhat is the virus that causes AIDS?

Sexual intercourse, direct contact with infected blood or body fluids like semen or breast milk How is HIV transmitted?Fever, weight loss, night sweats, diarrhea and fatigue What are symptoms of HIV?Screening done first to see if HIV antigens are present How is the presence of HIV confirmed?ELISA testWhat is the screening tests for HIV?HIV differentiation assayWhat confirms the screening test in HIV patients?It attacks the immune system by destroying T- lymphocytes. The virus also rapidly self-replicates.How does HIV attack the body?T cells help immune system recognize and fight pathogens What is so important about T-lymphocytes?CD4 cellsWhat is another name for t-lymphocytes?500-1500What is a normal CD4 count?Anything at or above 500 is in good health, if below 200 then HIV has progressed to AIDS What is the normal CD4 count in a client with HIV?Opportunistic infectionIf a client's CD4 count is below 200, client is at risk for what?Mouth fungus, skin cancer, CMV, pneumocystis pneumonia and meningitis List some opportunistic infections To interfere with the virus replicatingWhat is the goal of HIV medications?ZidovudineWith HIV The most important medication to know is?

Universal/standard precautionsWhat isolation precautions are used with HIV?Client has a low CD4 count and risks opportunistic infection How do precautions change with AIDS?

Clean up body fluid/blood with 10:1 water/bleach ratio,

get all immunizations except live ones, feed high calorie & protein diet, use gloves to change diapers What are teaching points for parents who have a child with HIV?Sudden loss of kidney function to excrete toxins and regulate fluids and electrolytes What is the definition of acute renal failure?Infection, obstruction, shockWhat are some possible causes of Acute renal failure?Oliguria, diuretic and recoveryThere are three phases of ARF; what are they?This phase last one to two weeks and urine output is under 400, hyperkalemia, hypertension, elevated bun and creatine, fluid overload During the oliguria phase, what will you see?Sodium and phosphateWhat two electrolytes will be elevated in ARF?Urine output slowly returns, hypokalemia and hypotension The diuretic phase is second; what will you see?The kidneys are recovering through a slow process, urine output increases and BUN is normal What does recovery phase mean?Daily weights, strict I&O's, treat the causes of renal failure and diuretics What are the nursing interventions for acute renal failure?High carbs and low proteinWhat is the best diet for a client with ARF?Infections, skin breakdown, phantom limb pain and joint contractures What are the major complications of having an amputation performed?Elevate the first 24 hours, then prone position twice daily to prevent hip flexion What is the positioning for post-op care above the knee amputation?Elevate foot of the bed first 24 hours, then prone position twice daily to prevent hip flexion What is the positioning for post-op care below the knee amputation?