ATI MEDSURG FINAL EXAM COMPLETE WITH 100% QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | RATED A+
What are some Neutrapenic Precautions for cancer patients during
... [Show More] chemotherapy? - Answer>>>- Don't bring them flowers because it has water and soil.
- Patients need to have their own stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and thermometer.
- Report a fever greater than 100F
Neutrapenic precautions for patients leaving their room? - Answer>>>Wear a mask to prevent getting sick or an infection since patient is immunocomprimised.
What diet can a neutropenic precaution patient cannot have? - Answer>>>Avoid raw foods:
- fresh fruits
- veggies
- red meat
- fish
-egg
- pepper and paprika
What is brachytherapy? - Answer>>>Radiation implant in the vagina for cervical cancer. Or implant in abdomen of IV.
During Brachytherapy, what should you tell patient's visitors? - Answer>>>- Are you pregnant?
- Are you atleast greater than 16 years old?
-You can only stay for 30 minutes and 6 feet away from the patient.
How can you prevent displacement of implant in vagina? - Answer>>>Bed rest and use a foley
What should you keep in a room during brachytherapy? - Answer>>>A lead container and forceps, just incase of dislodgment.
What sign must you put in front of the door before entering a pt's room undergoing brachytherapy? - Answer>>>Radiation sign! DUH
What must a nurse wear before entering a room with radiation? - Answer>>>Wear a dosimeter film badge that records personal account of radiation exposure.
What is another name for stomatitis? - Answer>>>MUCOSITIS.
What is stomatitis? - Answer>>>Inflammation of the tissues in the mouth caused by chemotherapy.
What are some diet considerations of stomatitis? - Answer>>>NO acidic foods.
Offer oral hygiene before and after each meal to keep the mouth moist. And give a topical anesthetic before meals so it doesn't hurt to eat.
What should you do when you see lesions in the mouth from chemotherapy? - Answer>>>Stomatitis:
Get a culture and send the specimen.
Can you use gyre based swabs for mouth care on patients with stomatitis? - Answer>>>NO.
Use NON- alcoholic mouthwash. OR ANESTHETIC mouthwash.
What is safer sex? 3 things - Answer>>>-Abstinence is best
-Use condoms if you tryna hit it.
-Get tested regularly
What is the center of continuum? - Answer>>>Client's normal state [Show Less]