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NUR202 Exam 3
Chronic Kidney Disease Early Symptoms Assessment
Characteristics
GFR < 60mL/min
Accumulation of Waste Products
Clinical Features
General Malaise
Hypertension
Proteinuria
Hyperkalemia
Mineral and Bone Disorders
Neuropathy
2 mins
Chronic Kidney Disease Late Symptoms Assessment
Metabolic Acidosis
Severe Uremia
Arrhythmias
Edema
CNS Depression
Anemia
Oliguria
Pruritus
Considerations
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
GFR < 15mL/min
2 mins
Chronic Kidney Disease Interventions
Interventions
Daily Weights
Strict I/O
Renal Diet
Strict Medication Regimen
Erythropoietin
Manage Hyperkalemia
Manage CKD-MBD
Dialysis
Kidney Transplant
2 mins
Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Rapid Shifts of Fluid and Electrolytes
Disequilibrium Syndrome
Hypotension
NO BP IN ARM with Shunt or Fistula
Assess for Thrill and Bruit
Peritoneal Dialysis
Slow Process
Peritonitis
Loss of Protein
Hyperglycemia
3 mins
Kidney Transplant
Indications
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Considerations
Selective Candidacy
Close Compatibility
Immunosuppressants
Monitor for Rejection
Monitor for Infection
Monitor Urine Output
2 mins
Eye
Characteristics
Sclera
Cornea
Iris
Lens
Ciliary Muscles
Optic Nerve
Rods
Cones
Retina
1 min
Internal Eye Abnormalities
Lens Opacities
Nuclear Cataract
Cortical Cataract
Optic Disc Abnormalities
Papilledema
Optic Atrophy
Excessive Cup-Disc Ratio
Visual Field Loss
Macular Degeneration
Scotomas
Increased Ocular Pressure
Retinal Detachment
Optic Tract Lesions
Vascular Abnormalities of the Retina
Arteriovenous Crossing
Attenuated Arteries
Diabetic Retinopathy
4 mins
Common Eye Disorders
Common Eye Disorders
Conjunctivitis
Refractive Errors
Presbyopia
Cataract
Glaucoma
Uveitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment
Leukocoria
Cranial Nerve Palsies
4 mins
CN III
Oculomotor Nerve
Motor
Eye Movement
Accommodation
Eyelid Opening
Pupillary Constriction
1 min
CN VI
Abducens Nerve
Motor
Abducts Eye
48 secs
Detached Retina
Assessment
Flashes of Light
Floaters
Curtain Like Shadow
Interventions
Eye Patch
Bed Rest
Surgical Emergency
Considerations
No Vigorous Activity
2 mins
Eye Medication Administration
Procedure
Supine with Neck Hyperextended
Wash Away Crusts
Cotton Ball on Cheekbone
For Ophthalmic Drops
Instill Drops into Conjunctival Sac
Repeat if Missed or Patient Blinks
5 Minutes Before 2nd Medication
For Ophthalmic Ointment
Thin Stream Along Inner Edge
Inner Canthus to Outer Canthus
2 mins
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma (PACG - Acute)
Mechanism
Rapid Increase in IOP
Signs and Symptoms
Rapid Onset
Pain
Blurred Vision
Halos Around Lights
Nausea and Vomiting
IOP over 30 mm Hg
Considerations
Drug Therapy
Surgery
1 min
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG - Chronic)
Mechanism
Flow of Aqueous Humor Slowed
Signs and Symptoms
Slow Onset
No Pain
Tunnel Vision
IOP 22-32mm Hg
Considerations
Drug Therapy
1 min
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Mechanism
Dry (nonexudative)
Wet (exudative)
Signs and Symptoms
Scotomas
Blurred, Darkened Vision
Loss of Central Vision
Distortion of Vision
Considerations
Drug Therapy
Surgery
Low-vision Assistive Devices
2 mins
Cataract
Mechanism
Age-related
Assessment
No Pain
Cloudy Opaque Lens
Decreased Visual Acuity
Occurs Gradually
Treatment
Surgery
1 min
Nystagmus
Pathophysiology
Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR) Dysfunction
Vestibular Injury
Signs & Symptoms
Concussion
Upbeating or Horizontal Beating Eyes
Oscillopsia
Diagnosis
HINTS (Head Impulse-Nystagmus-Test of Skew)
History Examination
INFARCT (Impulse Normal Fast-phase Alternating Refixation on Cover Test)
Visual Acuity Test
Treatment
Brandt-Daroff Maneuver
Epley Maneuver
Baclofen
Considerations
Congenital vs Acquired
4 mins
External Eye Abnormalities
Extraocular Muscle Dysfunction
Strabismus
Eyelid Abnormalities
Exophthalmos
Ptosis
Ectropion
Entropion
eyelid lesions
Blepharitis
Dacryocystitis
Hordeolum (Stye)
Chalazion
Pupil Abnormalities
Anisocoria
Mydriasis
Miosis
Abnormalities on Cornea and Iris
Pterygium
Hyphema
Hypopyon
4 mins
Age-Related Dizziness
Presbystasis
Pathophysiology
Visual Decline
Somatosensory Dysfunction
Vestibular Dysfunction
Muscular Atrophy
Signs and Symptoms
Increased Loss of Balance
Vertigo
Treatment
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Strength Training
3 mins
Types of Strokes
Warning Signs
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit (RIND)
Types
Ischemic
Thrombotic
Atherosclerosis
Embolic
Atrial Fibrillation
Hemorrhagic
Severe Hypertension
3 mins
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