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| What is the purpose of a Carotid Endarterectomy procedure? |
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Definition
| Removing blockage from the carotid artery |
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| What safety mechanism would you teach the family of an Alzheimer's patient who is living at home? |
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Definition
-Keep floors clean and free of clutter
-Watch patient, he can wander |
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| What medication is the most appropriate to give a patient who is experiencing seizure-like activity? |
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Definition
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| What nursing intervention should the nurse anticipate is a patient has a high Creatinine and BUN result? |
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Definition
| Indicates kidney problem, so push fluids |
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| What is the most appropriate treatment for a client who has a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis? |
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Definition
-NPO
-No Morphine! Dilaudid for pain instead
-IV fluids |
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| What does Erythropoetin do? |
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Definition
| Stimulates red bone marros to produce more RBCs |
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| What nursing actions should the nurse take when a client is experiencing a seizure? |
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Definition
-Put patient on his/her side to prevent aspiration
-Can give Ativan |
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| What protective personal equipment should a nurse wear if they are caring for a patient with bacterial or viral meningitis? |
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Definition
| Contact precaution for first 24 hours after antibiotics (for bacterial) |
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| What signs and symptoms should you monitor if a patient has experienced a hemorrhagic stroke? |
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Definition
-"Worst headache ever in life"
-Possible vomiting |
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