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Nur 355 Exam 1

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competencies of medical-surgical nursing o Sciences: anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pathophysiology, pharmacology
roles of medical-surgical nursing Helping role, teaching-coaching, diagnostic and patient monitoring, effective management of rapidly changing situations, administering and monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens, monitoring and ensuring the quality of healthcare practices
Evidence based practices o Develop the question o Search and collate the evidence o Integrate evidence into practice o Evaluate outcomes of practice change o Disseminate the evidence
HCAHPS o Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems o Provide standardized approach for patient care/ survey patient care
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) • Patient-Centered Care • Teamwork and Collaboration • Evidence-Based Practice • Quality Improvement • Safety • Informatics
Interprofessional collaboration and your role in the team o Team members are confident in their knowledge of each other’s roles and how they contribute to patient’s care, can activate the team when needed, and hold each other accountable to meet goals o Don’t make decisions: ma, home health, uap, family, lpn
Social determinants of health Economic stability, Education, Social and Community Context, Health and Healthcare, Neighborhood and built environment
Ethical dilemmas in adult health  DNR  Withdrawal of fluids  Experimental Procedures/ Stem cell  Genetic testing Blood transfusions
Autonomy individual’s personal right to make decisions
Beneficence people acting positively on behalf of the perceived well-being of others
Fidelity nurse is accountable for commitments made to others, self, and to the profession, based on the virtue of caring
Non-Maleficence Do no harm
Paternalism inappropriate deciding for the patient
Social Justice fair and equal treatment for everyone regardless of race, religion, or gender.
Veracity To tell the truth
Primary prevention risk factor modification, immunization, chemoprevention
Secondary prevention cancer screening for early detection
Tertiary prevention reducing morbidity and mortality once the disease has been diagnosed (OT, PT)
benign non-cancerous, localized
malignant cancerous, it can spread
Tumor staging 1. Tumor size 2. Number of lymph nodes involved 3. Presence of metastasis
BMI-how to calculate  Weight (kilograms)/Height (meters)2  convert height to inches and divide by 39.37
Clinical manifestations of obesity  Increased waist circumference  Increased weight
Complications of obesity Increases mortality and morbidity (DM, heart disease), increase hospital stay length and healthcare costs
Obesity: Education and health promotion Fever, Tachycardia, fever, hypotension, and abdominal pain should be reported immediately because they may be signs of anastomosis leak, a life-threatening complication associated with infection and sepsis
Obesity: Prioritizing and planning care  Lab and diagnostic testing  Weight loss therapy  Diet therapy  Physical activity  Behavioral therapy  Medications
Physical dependence tolerance, withdrawal, and cravings o Dependence occurs because the body naturally adapts to regular exposure to a substance. Can be addicted without the maladaptive tendencies of SUD
substance use disorders (sud) must be associated with clinically significant manifestations pattern must be problematic
Risk Factors for Substance Use Disorder o Biology/genetics o • Ethnicity/gender/age o • Presence of other mental health disorders o • Early drug use o • Peer group pressure o • Childhood adverse advents/history of sexual abuse
most common headache Tension headache
Cranial Nerves for the eyes II, III, IV, VI 2, 3, 4, 6
Bacterial conjunctivitis clinical manifestations o Pink eye, discharge, red, itchy, swollen, tearing o Swab to confirm bacterial
Cataracts  Cloudy vision  Opaque lens
Cataracts Post op interventions and education o Elevate hob o Use drops o No vigorous activity o Stool softeners (no straining) o Eye patch for a day or two
Macular Degeneration Central vision loss Wavy vision on Amsler Grid Test
Risk factors for Macular Degeneration  HTN, Obesity, Age, Women, Race  Complications  TX: injections, phototherapy
Glaucoma Loss of vision, increased pressure on optic nerve
Prostaglandin-type medications Latanoprost (Xalatan), bimatoprost (Lumigan)
Beta-blocker medications Timolol (Betimol, Timoptic), betaxolol (Betoptic), and metipranolol (OptiPranolol)
Post Op restrictions restrictions on strenuous activities, bending at the waist, and lifting of heavy objects (greater than 25 lb) and avoiding constipation for at least the first 2 weeks postoperatively this can increase IOP and cause damage to the newly repaired eye.
Macular degeneration age related and is a disease that gradually destroys sharp, central vision
Dry MD drusen bodies, which are yellow deposits that are located under the retina
Wet MD occurs when abnormal blood vessels located behind the retina start to grow under the macula
EYE TRAUMA Significant causes of visual loss are related to blunt and penetrating trauma
Blunt trauma occurs when the eye is struck with a finger, fist, racket, tennis ball, or other solid object
Penetrating trauma injuries in which the eye is pierced by a sharp object such as a knife or a high-velocity missile such as a piece of metal or a BB pellet.
Vision Charts Snellen, Ishihara, Rosenbaum
Snellen Chart Visual Acuity test
Ishihara Chart Color Blind test
Rosenbaum chart Reading vision test
Cranial nerves for hearing VIII (8)
External otitis commonly referred to as “swimmer’s ear” because it is most often related to infectious organisms that are contracted through swimming.
Otitis media common disease process that causes an inflammation of the middle ear canal, most commonly by a bacterial source. (Middle ear)
clinical manifestations of external otitis Swelling visualized in and around the external ear External ear that is tender to touch Pain on movement or pressure to the outer auricle of the ear Visualized erythema and/or edema in the ear canal Scant clear drainage from the ear canal
Causes of hearing loss Excess cerumen, chronic infections, trauma, medications (furosemide, acetylsalicylic acid, quinine)
Conductive hearing loss Obstruction (foreign body, cerumen, external otitis) Otitis media Ear trauma Tumors
Sensory Hearing loss Genetic disorders Noise exposure Presbycusis
Presbycusis Progressive hearing loss bilaterally in the presence of a normal neurological examination
Labyrinthitis inflammatory disorder of the inner ear labyrinth that occurs as a complication of otitis media, which results in a disturbance in balance and hearing
Tinnitus commonly described as a noise or ringing in the ears and is a relatively common affliction that is often a manifestation of an underlying disorder
Otosclerosis stiffening/ hardening of ossicles/ middle ear bones
Tinnitus treatment meds Alprazolam (Niravam, Xanax) Anticonvulsant medications (phenytoin, carbamazepine) Antihistamines (diphenhydramine) Acamprosate (Campral) Niacin (vitamin B complex) Gabapentin (Neurontin) Tricyclic antidepressants
Teaching on tinnitus Keep a diary of occurrences Antihistamines can help Educate on any well-known medications that can aggravate tinnitus
Vertigo clinical manifestation that evokes a feeling of illusory movement and like tinnitus, is not a specific disorder (dizziness) fluid in semicircular canal
Teaching on vertigo Change positions slowly Safety (potential falls) Medication/dietary (Decrease sodium intake/Motion sickness meds)
Ménière’s disease disorder of the inner ear that affects the patient’s balance and hearing unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo
How to speak to a patient with hearing loss Face the patient directly when speaking to him or her Speak slowly and be attentive to enunciation Lower the pitch of voice Take care not to shout
Signs of Hearing Loss • Frequently asking for instructions to be repeated • Turning the head or leaning forward to gain clarity on the question being asked • Loud conversation initiated by the patient • Failing to respond when spoken to
Weber test distinguish between conductive (bone conduction) and sensorineural (air conductive) hearing loss vibrating tuning fork in the midline of the patient’s skull and ask whether the tone sounds the same in both ears or better in one.
Rinne test compares air conduction and bone conduction patient should still be able to hear the vibrating sound if hearing is normal.
Hearing Loss prevention yearly hearing evaluation ; use of earplugs, earmuffs, or other protective equipment in the presence of loud noise to protect; limiting use of earbuds for listening to music at levels beyond recommended levels, cotton swabs should not be used
Basal Cell Non-cancerous (pearly, flesh colored, raised)
Squamous cancerous Crusted papules and plaques that can become indurated and ulcerated. Larger lesions can become painful and bleed. NOT raised
ABCDE A: Asymmetric appearance • B: Irregular borders • C: Variation of color (brown, black, tan, blue, red, white, or any combination) • D: Diameter greater than 6 mm • E: Elevation or an evolving, enlarging, and changing existing lesion
Patient Education for Skin Cancer Prevention Limit time spent in the sun Wear clothing to protect as much of the skin as possible Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, applied thickly Reapply often for best protection Wear sunglasses Avoid tanning beds Examine your body monthly
Treatment of burns  Stop the burning process  Remove clothing or jewelry  Apply cool water soaks  Infection prevention  Nutritional support  Restoration of mobility
Education for burns o Infection control precautions o Can experience many feelings o Peer or support groups o Anticipate changes in appearance o Wear compression dressings o Massage scar with moisturizer daily
Assessment Health history, Risk factors, Culture, Social determinants of health, Physical Assessment
Analysis/Diagnostics Assessment Data, Tools, Lab and diagnostic test Planning: Problem identification, Goal Setting
Intervention Independent Nursing actions, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient, and family education
Evaluation Goals met or Not met
Granulation red/pink granular tissue composed of new blood vessels; healthy, healing tissue
Hypergranulation hyperplasia of granulation tissue recognized by its friable red appearance usually in response to a prolonged inflammatory phase
Necrotictissue dead or avascular or devitalized tissue
Eschar Thick, leathery, devitalized tissue; black or brown; hard, soft, or boggy; loose or firmly attached to wound bed
Slough Soft, moist devitalized tissue that may be white, yellow, tan, green
Bias influencing nursing care and judgment this can alter judgement, influence behavior, and create isolation and dissociation between nurses and patients and/or family members.
Cultural awareness the realization and recognition that personal beliefs and values impact cultural health benefits and potentially the view of those who are different
Cultural sensitivity an understanding, thoughtfulness, and kindness that leads to inclusiveness and equity
Ethical nursing practices are guided by ANA
Skin changes in older adult Slow wound healing Decreased collagen Decreased inflammatory responsiveness Decrease T cell function Dry rough skin Loss of dermal thickness
Age-related physiologic chan ges in the older adult sclerosis, stenosis, calcification, atrophy, gait slows, height diminishes, ROM decreases
Prioritizing care of the older adult Physical safety (home environment, fall risk, driving) Medication safety (polymedication,) Potential for abuse Psychosocial transition
Risk factor modification for cancer Avoid known carcinogens, wear sunscreen everyday, prevent and treat infections related to cancer, maintain healthy weight, plant based diet
Complications of bariatric surgery impaired breathing Increased risk of a pressure ulcer increased risk of skin infection immobility urinary and fecal incontinence
Nursing interventions after bariatric surgery Vitals, O2 sat, electrolytes, daily weights, skin folds, elevate HOB
Prioritization and planning care SUD SBIRT, pharmacotherapy, detox, maintenance and relapse prevention, behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, individualized interviewing
Clinical manifestations of alcohol anxiety, bleeding disorders, cardiomyopathy, certain cancers, cirrhosis, delirium, depression, insomnie, hypertension
Migraine headache Pulsating. throbbing
Cluster headache Most severe, cause unclear, sudden extreme pain
Meds that cause hearing loss vancomycin aminoglycosides acetylsalicylic
Risk factors of hearing loss Age heredity occupational noises recreational noises
Epidermis outer layer of skin keratin
Dermis 2-4 mm thick encases blood vessels, nerves, immune system, starts where blood vessels are
Subcutaneous between both layers adipose tissue connective tissue
Merkel cells sensory perception "don't touch that"
melanocytes pigment of skin color
langerhan migrate from bone marrow outermost layer of the immune system
Bacterial skin infections MRSA: swab it
Signs of infection purulent drainage fever edema
purulent drainage staphylococcus, pseudomonas, proteus
staphylococcus creamy-yellow pus
pseudomonas greenish-blue with a fruity odor
proteus beige pus with fishy odor
serosanguinous Blood tinged, serum, red blood cells, amber colored, normal during first 48 hours after sx
Cellulitis nursing interventions Elevate the feet systemic infection obtain vitals keep comfortable
Tinea Capitis (CAP) scalp or head
Tinea Corporis (corpse) Body
Tinea Cruris (crotch) groin jock itch
Tinea faciei Face
Tinea pedis Feet
Tinea versicolor upper chest, back, upper arms
onychomycosis nails
oral thrush mouth
vulvovaginal candidiasis vagina, vulva
Intertrigo skin folds
Herpes Simplex 1 oral 2 genital fever, malaise, myalgia, anorexia
Psoriasis Plaque: most common
Psoriatic arthristis common manifestation of psoriasis
Psoriasis meds topicals phototherapy biologics systemic medications
skin trauma break in skin laceration abrasion skin tears blisters excoriation
Diagnosis of skin trauma (nursing) Impaired skin integrity Acute pain risk for infection
Minor burns Treated at the scene provide analgesic cleanse with mild soap and tepid water use antimicrobial ointment apply a dressing educate family to avoid greasy lotions observe for evidence of infection
Deep tissue injury intact or non intact skin localized area of deep red, maroon, purple discoloration
Nursing interventions for pressure injury skin and risk assessments at regular intervals dry skin
Safety for pressure injury maintain regular turning schedules proper positioning use of lift sheets
Braden Scale Mild risk: 15-18 Moderate: 13-14 High risk: 10-12 Very high risk 9 or below
Macerated tissue softened tissue prolonged exposure to moisture
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