Review for Test 2 - First Semester Nursing

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Which stage of pressure ulcer involves full thickness skin loss involving necrosis of subcutaneous tissue?
Stage 3
What is a stressor?
Anything that is perceived as challenging, threatening, or demanding.
What is your acid and where is it produced?
Carbon dioxide in the lungs
Food sources for vitamin A
Liver, carrots, egg yolk, fortified milk
What are hydrogel dressings used for?
Partial and full-thickness wounds, necrotic wounds, burns
Nursing interventions for pressure ulcers in regards to infection.
Proper handwashing, aseptic techniques, monitor wound, administer meds, vital signs
Compensation
Overcome a perceived weakness
Signs and symptoms of fliud volume deficit
Thirst,weight loss weakness fatigue anorexia dry mucous membranes poor skin/tongue turgor sunken eyes weak rapid pulse ^specific gravity hematocrit BUN
Hypertonic solution
Has a greater osmolarity than plasma. water moves out of the cells and is drawn into the intravascular compartment, causing the cells to shrink. 5-10% dextrose = treats hypovolemia
Norm value range of sodium
135 - 145
Food sources of vitamin d
Sunlight, fortified milk, fish liver oils
Which stage pressure ulcer involves intact skin, have a boggy feel and redness in lightly pigmented skin?
Stage 1
What are hydrocolloidal dressings used for and how long can they be left in place?
Shallow to moderate-depth skin ulcers, wounds with drainage, in conjunction with packing for open, deep wounds. can be left in place for 3 days.
Nursing interventions for pressure ulcers involving tissue integrity.
Avoid pressure,reposition,monitor site, sterile dressing,hydration(in&out), increase protein and carbs
Denial
Refuses to acknowledge the presence of a condition that is disturbing