NSG 233 MEDSURG

whose most likely at risk for burns men 2x what percentage of burns occur at home 73 who is at isk for morbidity due to burns geriatrics pediatrics burn education monitor kids in bath outlet covers fireplace enclosures table clothes can cause easy spills first degree burn superficial sunburn second degree burn entire epidermis some dermis painful blisters third degree burn total destruction of epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissue lack ...

The nurse is examining an 18-year old who is complaining of pain, frequency and urgency. Which question should the nurse ask first. A. Have you noticed any change in color? B. When was your last menstrual cycle? C. Are you sexually active? D. What have you taken for the pain? C Which information indicates to the nurse the client teaching about treatment of urinary incontinence has been effective? A. client prepares a scheduled voiding plan B. client verbalizes the need to incre...

What is the BCCNP definition of consent? The voluntary agreement to some act or purpose made by a capable individual What is an emancipated minor? An individual who is married or independently earning his or her own living and may sign his or her own consent form What are the 3 phases of the perioperative period? Preoperative phase, intraoperative phase, postoperative phase Preoperative phase Begins when the decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made and ends...

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cardiovascular assessment pale, cool, clammy (damp) skin n/v SOB dizziness, weakness, faintness hypotension dyspnea tachycardia diaphoresis mild to severe chest pain confusion or disorientation cyanosis decreased urinary output unresponsiveness normal sinus rhythm HR 60-100 regular R-to-R clearly see P, QRS, T sinus bradycardia HR below 60 regular R-to-R clearly see P, QRS, T sinus tachycardia HR 100-150 regular R-to-R clearly see P, QRS, T SVT ...

An RN is the leader of a team caring for patients with gastrointestinal disorders on a medical-surgical unit. The team includes a newly graduated RN who has recently completed hospital orientation, an experienced assistive personal (AP), and a nursing student. The following information about the six assigned patients is included in the hand-off report. (Note to student: Use the information from the hand-off report to make brief notes about these six patients and refer to the notes as you work th...

The wife of the client diagnosed with septic meningitis asks the nurse, "I am so scared. What is meningitis?" Which statement would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1. "There is bleeding into his brain causing irritation of the meninges." 2. "A virus has infected the brain and meninges, causing inflammation." 3. "It is a bacterial infection of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord." 4. "It is an inflammation of the brain parenchyma caused by a mosquito bit...

The nurse takes the health history of a patient who has been admitted to the same-day surgery unit for elective facial dermabrasion. Which information is most important to convey to the plastic surgeon? A. The patient takes 325 mg of aspirin daily. B. The patient has not eaten anything for 8 hours. C. The patient has a family history of melanoma. D. The patient does not routinely use sunscreen. A. The patient takes 325mg of aspirin daily. Rational: Because aspirin affects platelet aggrega...

What is the Action of Atropine? blocks the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic cholinergic receptors What classification is Atropine? Anticholinergic What does atropine treat? Cardiovascular effects such as bradycardia and syncope What are the side effects of an overdose of Atropine? - Decreased secretions - Increased HR - Decreased GI and Genitourinary tone What is the antidote for Atropine? Physostigmine at a slow rate of 1 mg/min What are the effects of ra...

What are the risk factors for getting meningitis (for each type)? Viral: -no vaccine -other viral illnesses i.e. mumps measles,herpes, and west nile Fungal: -caused by cryptococcus neoformans Bacterial: MOST IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER -immunosuppression -invasive procedures, skull fracture, or penetrating head wound (bacteria has direct access to CSF) -overcrowded or communal living conditions (reason why college kids are more likely to get it being in the dorms) What clinical manifes...