Chadbourne Review Questions

In the initial stage of shock, what would BP be?

Slightly low

Disease with increased endolymph and vertigo

Meniere's disease

45 yr old female needs reading glasses. What does the nurse suspect?

Presbyopia

Can glaucoma cause permanent vision loss?

Yes because there's pressure on the nerve which deteriorates the retina and puts pressure on optic  nerve, and it’s irreversible

What is a good preventative measure for otitis externa

wear ear plugs when swimming

If someone is in oliguric stage of kidney disease what would urine output be?

less than 400 mL per day

How should daily weight be taken for renal pts?

• Take weight post void

• Same type of clothes 

• Same time each day

• If gain is more than 2lbs in a day or 5lbs in a week, go to hospital

When would you be concerned for hemodialysis pt?

If they gain 5 lbs in 24hrs

I had stomach pain and had a snack, which helped with pain. What would the nurse suspect?

Peptic ulcer disease

A nurse gets an order to crush omeprazole before giving it. What should nurse do?

Check order and call provider; shouldn’t be crushed because its delayed release

Why should grandpa rise slowly when taking furosemide?

Orthostatic hypotension 

Should a person with gerd eat large meals?

No, they should eat four small meals a day

Does docusate sodium work immediately?

No, it takes 3 days 

How are eye drops given?

wear gloves, have the patient look up, pull down lower eyelid, drop it in little well, have patient blink

A nurse is caring for client with chronic kidney disease. Which condition should nurse expect to see in client’s history?

HTN