Medical-Surgical Nursing Flashcards 2023 EXAMS

Medical-Surgical Nursing Flashcards
2023 EXAMS
Productive cough - CORRECT ANSWERSCough that produces sputum
Sputum specimen - CORRECT ANSWERSSample of mucus coughed up from the
lungs
Antibiotic therapy - CORRECT ANSWERSTreatment with antibiotics to fight infection
Color, consistency, and amount of sputum - CORRECT ANSWERSObservation of the
appearance and quantity of mucus coughed up
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - CORRECT ANSWERSEmergency procedure to
restore breathing and circulation
Cyanotic, cold, and diaphoretic - CORRECT ANSWERSBluish skin color, cold to touch,
and sweating profusely
Breath sounds over bilateral lung fields - CORRECT ANSWERSListening to the sounds
produced by breathing in both lungs
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) - CORRECT
ANSWERSCondition characterized by excessive release of antidiuretic hormone
Pontine myelinolysis - CORRECT ANSWERSDemyelination of nerve cells in the pons
region of the brain
Reorient client to his room - CORRECT ANSWERSHelping the client become familiar
with their surroundings
Heart failure (HF) - CORRECT ANSWERSCondition in which the heart is unable to
pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
Weight change - CORRECT ANSWERSDifference in body weight over a period of time
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - CORRECT ANSWERSProgressive
lung disease that causes breathing difficulties
Shortness of breath and persistent cough - CORRECT ANSWERSDifficulty breathing
and continuous coughing
Anxiety and dry mouth - CORRECT ANSWERSFeeling of unease and lack of moisture
in the mouth
Asthma and bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWERSChronic lung conditions characterized
by breathing difficulties and inflammation
Oral fluids to liquefy secretions - CORRECT ANSWERSIncreasing the intake of fluids to
help thin out mucus
Cardiac catheterization - CORRECT ANSWERSProcedure to diagnose and treat heart
conditions using a catheter
Blockages in coronary arteries - CORRECT ANSWERSObstructions in the blood
vessels that supply the heart
Heparin dose calculation - CORRECT ANSWERSDetermining the amount of heparin to
administer based on weight and concentration
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - CORRECT ANSWERSChronic condition in
which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus
Left lateral position - CORRECT ANSWERSLying on the left side of the body
Gallstone lodged in common bile duct - CORRECT ANSWERSPresence of a gallstone
blocking the passage of bile
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - CORRECT ANSWERSProgressive
neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord
Thyroidectomy procedure - CORRECT ANSWERSSurgical removal of the thyroid gland
Wound dehiscence and evisceration - CORRECT ANSWERSSeparation and protrusion
of the wound edges with organ or tissue exposure
Carcinoma of the lung - CORRECT ANSWERSCancerous tumor in the lung
Fluid volume excess - CORRECT ANSWERSCondition of having too much fluid in the
body
Hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERSOveractive thyroid gland
Glomerulonephritis - CORRECT ANSWERSInflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys
Type 2 diabetes mellitus - CORRECT ANSWERSChronic condition characterized b