Thoracentesis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 5355 FINAL EXAM (CVC/A line Thoracostomy Paracentesis/Thoracentesis) WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS...

CPSS Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Chest Tube Questions with 100% Verified Answers _______ needles are designed specifically for paracentesis and thoracentesis. They have plastic catheters over a metal needle and multiple side holes. - Centesis needles ________ containers and or __________ cannisters are needed in paracentesis. - evacuated suction _________ may be distended especially if patient is taking lactulose - Cecum **THORACENTESIS starts here** - *There are NO abso...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) ATI Critical Care Exam Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - Answer- smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - Answer- Allen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - Answer- 5 minutes (20 min if ...

CPSS Paracentesis,Thoracentesis,Chest Tube Questions with Verified Answers Indication for paracentesis - CORRECT ANSWER *new onset ascites* testing pre-existing fluid evaluation of patient with ascites who is deteriorating and/or signs of SBP therapeutic drainage of recurrent/refractory ascites Relative contraindications for paracentesis: _________ and DIC Overlying skin abnormalities like _______, engorged veins, or __________ - CORRECT ANSWER coagulopathies cellulitis abdominal ...

Final Exam: NR571/ NR 571 (2023/ 2024 New Update) Complex Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Practicum Exam Review |Weeks 5-8 | Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers - Chamberlain QUESTION A DNR order is signed and a patient has an implantable device. What should be the next step? Answer: implantable cardiac devices: -continuous pacing by a PPM or AICD -uses an LVAD these devices should be deactivated If a DNR order is signed or if a withdrawal of LST is desired by t...

HESI: Med Surg Evolve Quizzes 100% Correct Solved Which assessment finding should most concern the nurse who is monitoring a client two hours after a thoracentesis? New onset of coughing. Low resting heart rate. Distended neck veins. Decreased shallow respirations. - Correct Answer ️️ -New onset of coughing. A pneumothorax (partial or complete lung collapse) is the potential complication of a thoracentesis. Manifestations of a pneumothorax include new onset of a nagging cough, tachy...

RN VATI Fundamentals 2019 Assessment; Virtual ATI Test_ Answered Fall 2023/24. A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe to administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow. A nurse is assessing a client who wears partial dentures and reports mouth pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphagia and is at risk for aspiration. Whic...

Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Exam A+ Latest Updated Solutions 2024. Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical 1. A nurse is reviewing the cause of gout with a group of nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "Uric acid levels drop and calcium forms precipitate." Rationale: With gout, clients have hyperuricemia, rather than a reduction in uric acid. B. "Tophi form in the kidneys and they impair the excretion of uric acid." Rationale: Tophi, or deposits i...

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The expectoration of blood from respiratory tract. - Answer Hemoptysis Aspiration of air and fluid from pleural space Performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes - Answer thoracentesis Decrease in arterial oxygen tension in blood. Manifested by changes in mental status, dyspnea, increase in BP, changes in HR, dysrhythmias, central cyanosis, diaphoresis, cool extremities usually leads to hypoxia - Answer hypoxemia Decrease in O2 supply to tissues and cells. - Answer hy...