Reference no: EM133324457

1. What are signs/symptoms of metastasis to the brain?
2. Why do we assess gag reflex?
3. What interventions do we use for seizure precautions?
4. What are signs/symptoms of compartment syndrome?
5. What is autologous blood donation and why do we do it?
6. What are chemotherapy side effects?
7. What is thrombocytopenia?
8. What are hip precautions for a post-op hip replacement patient?
9. What are signs/symptoms of a brain tumor?
10. What are goals for a patient in rehab?
11. What class of medications are used for seizures?
12. What interventions should you do for a patient with a cast?
13. What would you assess for a surgical site?
14. What would your goals be for a patient discharge to home with hospice or palliative care? 
15. How do diabetics prevent osteomyelitis?
16. Why are neurological changes associated with brain tumors often overlooked in the elderly?
17. What are signs/symptoms of peroneal nerve injury?
18. What do you assess for neurovascular status?
19. What interventions do you do for pulmonary hygiene?
20. What is osteomyelitis? What are signs/symptoms?
21. What are goals of a patient with hip replacement prior to discharge?
22. What are signs of infection?
23. What are signs/symptoms of air embolism?
24. Why are corticosteroids associated with osteoporosis?
25. Which supplements should be taken to prevent osteoporosis?
26. Why are open fractures more serious?
27. Why is improved technology and the ability to prolong life an ethical dilemma in healthcare?
28. What are risks for osteoporosis?
29. What are complications from osteoporosis?
30. What is the treatment for septic joint?
31. How do you care for the skin of a patient undergoing external radiation treatment?
32. What is a biologic response modifier in cancer treatment?
33. How do you prevent DVT in an immobilized patient?
34. When is a referral to hospice made? (e.g. prognosis, criteria, goals etc.)
35. What is a primary brain tumor versus secondary tumor?
36. What are oncological emergencies?
37. What are chemo precautions when administering chemo?
38. What problems will a patient have if the cerebellum is affected?
39. What are signs/symptoms of DVT?
40. What is leading cause of cancer death?
41. What happens when a chemotherapeutic drug extravasates into the tissues during IV administration?
42. What is the number one lifestyle change that will dramatically decrease morbidity and mortality for a whole lot of diseases and conditions?
43. How can you tell if someone is jaundiced?  What blood tests would correlate with same?
44. What clinical finding would indicate low platelet count?
45. How should the nurse dispose of body fluids/waste materials from a patient receiving chemotherapy?
46. What are reverse isolation precautions for immunocompromised patients?
47. What is palliative care and what are the goals?  
48. What are signs of bleeding in the skin for patients on anticoagulants?
49. What are typical allergic reactions to medications?
50. What comorbidity is a risk factor for skin infection?