Exam 1: NR 304/ NR304 Health Assessment II Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A (New 2023/ 2024 Update)
QUESTION
According to the
... [Show More] Well's score, how long does a patient have to be bedrid- den to be at risk for DVTs?
Answer:
- > 3 days
QUESTION
According to the Well's score, within what timeframe is a client at risk for developing a deep vein thrombosis after major surgery?
Answer:
- within 12 weeks
QUESTION
According to the Well's score, what type of anesthesia puts a client at risk for developing DVTs?
Answer:
- General anesthesia
- Regional anesthesia
QUESTION
According to the Well's score, what side and size does calf swelling have to be in order to put a client at risk for a DVT?
Answer:
- > 3 cm than asymptomatic side
- symptomatic side
QUESTION
According to the Well's score, where do you measure for calf swelling?
Answer:
-
10 cm below tibial tuberosity
QUESTION
According to the Well's score, what classifies as "Active cancer" and puts a client at risk for DVTs?
Answer:
- On going treatment
- Within 6 months of treatment
- with palliative treatment
QUESTION
What does collateral superficial veins mean?
Answer:
- non-varicose veins
QUESTION
What causes a -2 score to occur within the Well's score?
Answer:
- An alternative diagnosis at least as likely as a deep vein thrombosis
QUESTION
What is the first step of foot care for patients with peripheral vascular disease?
Answer:
- look for various aspects of the foot
- wash feet regularly
- keep toenails trimmed
- file toenails at the edge
- wear clean socks every day
QUESTION
What are some aspects an individual should look for when assessing person foot care?
Answer:
- sensitive areas
- red spots
- decolorization
- cuts
- blisters
- ingrown toenails
QUESTION
How should you check the bottom of your feet?
Answer:
- with a mirror
QUESTION
How often should a diabetic check their feet?
Answer:
- every day
QUESTION
What does the second step of foot care for patients w/ peripheral vascular disease entail?
Answer:
- sit down, rotate ankle in one direction and the other to write alphabet from A-Z
QUESTION
What should you do to provide proper foot care if you cannot walk far?
Answer:
- put feet up when sitting down / lying down
- stretch/ wiggle your toes
- have a gentle foot massage
QUESTION
What should you do to provide proper foot care if you're sitting for along period of time?
Answer:
- stand up every 30-60 minutes
- move round every 30-60 minutes
QUESTION
What should you do if you find yourself crossing your legs while sitting?
Answer:
- uncross legs to promote prevent occlusion
QUESTION
What type of shoe should a patient w/ peripheral vascular disease get?
Answer:
- buy shoes that fit your larger foot
- buy shoes that fit ball of foot comfortably at widest part of the shoe
QUESTION
What should you be aware of when wearing shoes?
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