Arrhythmias in progress - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCLEX-PN NGN Exam Test Bank 1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal tenderness C. Muscle tetany D. Oliguria Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are not correct because they are not directl...

PALS 2024 Certification Exam QUESTIONS WITH 100% Correct ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025. Which topics are included in the PALS course ? - PALS includes the following: (1) Overview of assessment (2) Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure (3) Recognition and management of shock (4) Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias (5) Recognition and management of cardiac arrest (6) Postresuscitation management of patients with pulmonary and cardiac arrest (7) Review of ...

NUR 480 STUDY GUIDE AND ANSWERED FINAL EXAM Rule of 9's ● Head: front and back each is 4.5% ● Torso: chest and abdomen 9% each ● Back: upper and lower 9% each ● Arms: front and back 4.5% each, 9% total for one arm ● Groin: 1% ● Legs: front and back 9% each, 18% total for one leg ● Burns ● Body tissue injuries by thermal, chemical, electrical or radioactive agents ● Results in destruction of skin layers, and underlying tissues ● Loss of temperature re...

Chemical Injuries: Cyanides Signs/Symptoms: Treatment: Increased RR/WOB, seizures, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, cardiac arrest Treatment: Inhaled amyl nitrite, IV sodium nitrite + IV sodium thiosulfate OR hydroxocobalamin Community-based nursing focusing on prevention and improved health behaviors for aging populations 1. Nightingale model · Standard for proper education and supervision of nurses in practice, · written in the Notes for Nurses publication, · specifi...

 REAL HESI RN Med SURG  ALL VERSIONS IN ONE DEAL  QUESTIONS FROM REAL TEST  (I scored 1413!!!) SAMPLES/PREVIEWS 2022 HESI Med-Surg v2 16. an older adult male is admitted three days after a fall because his wife called 911 this morning when he became confused. the client has a history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes and has vital signs on admission heart rate 120 beats respirations 12 breaths and blood pressure 180/96. which assessment f...

Traumatic Stress The purpose of providing disaster mental health services is to help people cope with traumatic stress. Acute (Type 1) •Single event •Isolated/rare experience •Sudden, surprising, brief •Quicker recovery Chronic (Type 2) •Multiple, repeated events •Variable, long-standing •Helpless to prevent it •Longer recovery •Poorer recovery prognosis •Neighbors help neighbors Community cohesion and social support are critical to psychologic...

Normal PR segment length 0.12 - 0.2 sec 3 - 5 small boxes Normal QRS interval 0.06 - 0.1 sec 1 - 3 small boxes Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:02 / 0:15 Full screen Normal QT interval 40% of cardiac cycle Normal P amplitude & duration < 0.12 sec (3 small boxes) < 0.25 mV (2.5 small boxes) Positive P waves in? left lateral (I, aVL, V5, V6) & inferior (II, III, aVF); usually most posi...

PALS CERTIFICATION EXAM Review (2023/ 2024) | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT Q: T or F some patients with upper airway obstruction and/or respiratory failure may respond to noninvasive ventilation if airway reflexes are preserved. Answer: True! Certain populations of patients with upper airway obstruction and/or respiratory failure may respond to noninvasive ventilation (CPAP or BiPAP) if airway reflexes are preserved. Q: When a patient appears to be in shock, wha...

Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Accurate responses are given. Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Norepinephrine Mechanism of Action (MOA) A1, A2, B1 agonist. Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. Alpha one causing peripheral smooth muscle contraction. (low dose venous, high dose venous and arterial). Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonism actually ant...

A physical therapist instructs a patient to sit up slowly and wait until any dizziness passes prior to standing. A side effect of which of the following medications is the MOST likely reason for this precaution? 1. Lisinopril (Prinivil) 2. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 3. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 4. Gabapentin (Neurontin) - 1. Lisinopril (Prinivil) A physical therapist determines that a patient is ready to progress to plyometric exercise. The patient reports starting a new medication since the last...