Nurse Key

Chapter 17 Hematology 1 Define anemia. Hemoglobin less than 12 mg/dL in women or less than 14 mg/dL in men. 2 What are the symptoms and signs of anemia? Symptoms:…

Chapter 25 Obstetrics 1 A patient who is taking birth control pills presents with amenorrhea. What is the likely cause? Pregnancy. No form of contraception is 100% effective (including tubal…

Chapter 16 Gynecology 1 What is the most common cause of preventable infertility in the United States? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). 2 What is the most likely cause of infertility…

Chapter 32 Psychiatry 1 What are the five main diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia?  Delusions  Hallucinations  Disorganized speech  Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior  Negative symptoms (i.e., flat affect, avolition) 2 Why…

Chapter 26 Oncology 1 What are the key differential points for the commonly tested blood dyscrasias? TYPE AGE WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN CASE DESCRIPTION/TRIGGER WORDS ALL Children (peak age:…

Chapter 23 Neurology 1 In what common situation is a lumbar puncture contraindicated? In the setting of acute head trauma, signs of intracranial hypertension (e.g., papilledema), or suspicion for subarachnoid…

Chapter 12 Gastroenterology 1 Define gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What causes it? GERD means that stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus. It is caused by inappropriate, intermittent relaxation of the…

Chapter 20 Infectious Diseases 1 Cover the middle and right-hand columns and specify which bugs are associated with each type of infection and what type of empirical antibiotic should be…

Chapter 28 Orthopedic Surgery 1 What orthopedic fractures are associated with the highest mortality rate? Pelvic fractures because patients can bleed to death. If the patient’s condition is unstable, consider…

Chapter 29 Pediatrics 1 Give the average ages at which the following commonly tested milestones are achieved MILESTONE AGE∗ Social smile 1-2 mo Cooing 2-4 mo While prone, lifts head…