Thoracentesis position - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI COMP B EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED A+ GRADE LATEST 2023/2024. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? A middle adult client who has unstable vital signs Want to ear...

SNHD AEMT Protocols Exam With Answers Latest 2023/2024 ( 100% Correct). Nitroglycerine is contraindicated for any patient having taken Viagra or similar medication in the past 24 hours, or 48 hours for Tadalifil, or similar - Correct AnswerTrue Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord presentation? - Correct Answer-1. Position patient on elbows and knees with hips elevated 2. Wrap cord and keep it moist 3. Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord 4. Obtain and d...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen'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? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

2024 ATI MED SURG Content Mastery Exam Questions & Answers-A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy for the treatment of cervical cancer. For which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the charge nurse intervene? A. Leaving soiled linens in a container in the client's room i B. Instructing visitors to remain 2 m (6 feet) away from the client C. Borrowing a dosimeter film badge from another ...

Population at risk for FVE correct answers Excessive isotonic or hypotonic IV fluids Heart failure Renal Failure Primary polydipsia (drinking excessive fluids) SIADH (Excessive ADH, endocrine disorder) Cushing syndrome (Excess Cortisol) Long term use of corticosteroids chest tube insertion correct answers insert chest tube until eyelets are not visible population at risk pleural effusion correct answers severe pneumonia, disease, malnutrition Pleural effusion causes correct answer...

A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress. c. Complete the admission database to check for allergies before treatment. d. Delay the physical assessment to first complete pulmonary function tests. - Answer-B When a patient has severe r...

NSC 114 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers Lumbar puncture: positioning of client - Answer-Lateral with head bent toward chest, knees flexed to abdomen, back at the edge of the bed or examination table Abdominal paracentesis - Answer-Relieves pressure on the abdominal organs Obtain a fluid specimen for lab study Thoracentesis - Answer-To remove excess fluid/air to ease breathing OR to introduce chemotherapeutic drugs intrapleurally Thoracentesis: nurse's role - Answer-Assist clien...

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. - 1: Draw up the volume of ainsulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 2: Inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 3: Inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose form the short-acting insulin vial 4: Withdraw...

Med Surg Hesi V2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? High fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? 1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area sho...

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM diet for chronic renal failure low protein & potassium DM pt teaching change shoes, wash bfeet w/soap & water pulse pressure subtract systolic value from diastolic value lantus never mix, long lasting, no peak rhogam given @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery when mom is negative & baby positive indication of baby dehydration improving smooth fontannel pt w/orthostatic hypotension put near nursing station cleaning a wound clean to dirty use bulb sy...