Radial artery catheter - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

While assessing a radial artery catheter, the client complains of numbness and pain distal to the insertion site. What interventions should the nurse implement? - Answer- Promptly remove the arterial catheter from the radial artery. A client is admitted with an epidural hematoma that resulted from a skateboarding accident. To differentiate the vascular source of the intracranial bleeding, which finding should the nurse monitor? - Answer- Rapid onset of decreased level of consciousness. Whe...

RCTC NURS 1117 Practical Exam Written Questions with Complete and Verified Solutions What is the proper technique for assessing radial pulse? The proper technique involves placing two fingers (index and middle) over the radial artery on the wrist, counting the beats for 30 seconds, and multiplying by two for beats per minute. How do you correctly measure a patient’s blood pressure using a manual sphygmomanometer? Ensure the patient is seated with their arm supported at heart level...

When administering nitroglycerin, which possible outcome does the nurse need to monitor the patient for? A. Peripheral vasoconstriction with tissue necrosis B. Increased afterload C. Peripheral vasodilation D. Increased preload - ANSWER C. peripheral vasodilation A patient is admitted to the ICU with a pulmonary artery (PA) catheter in the left internal jugular. During the nurse's shift, the PA pressure increases. What additional priority assessment does the nurse need to perform next?...

HESI PN EXIT EXAM NGN Q&A 2023/24 UPDATE HESI PN EXIT EXAM NGN Q&A 2023/24 UPDATE I HAVE MERGED 3 FILES WHICH THEY ARE TESTING FROM INCLUDING SOME CASE STUDIES NORMAL QUESTIONS ON ACTUAL TEST IS 90% WHILE NGN IS ABOUT 10% THIS FILES CONTAINS SOME RATIONALES TOO ...

HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025 1. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up? 2. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What information should the nurse ...

GLOWACKI RCIS REVIEW 2 TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS When using the Rotoblador the burr should start rotating? - Answer-Just proximal to the lesion Akinetic means - Answer-No movement at all Dyskinetic means - Answer-Disorganized movement An ABI measures - Answer-The difference between brachial and ankle systemic bp The dorsal is pedal pulse is located - Answer-On the anterior foot The posterior tibial pulse is located - Answer-Near the medial malleolus The site of a...

Define arterial puncture correct answer: puncture of a peripheral artery to obtain an arterial blood sample for direct measurements of pH, PaCo2 and PaO2 List the three primary sites for obtaining an arterial blood sample correct answer: radial, brachial and femoral Explain why the radial artery is the first choice of sites for an arterial puncture correct answer: because of its accessibility and collateral blood flow Describe the purpose of performing a modified allen's test correc...

N420 Med Surg III Quiz 2 with 100% Correct Answers 4 components of a pressure monitoring system - Answer--invasive catheter -transducer -flush system -bedside monitor Invasive catheter - Answer-attached to high pressure tubing which connects to the transducer Transducer - Answer-- converts the pressure coming from the artery or heart chamber into an electrical signal (waveform) - needs to be zeroed at least once a shift and when it is set up - must be at phlebostatic axis phlebostatic...

a patient presents with an order for a lower extremity venous doppler exam to rule out DVT. this patient should be evaluated in the _____ position in order to _______ - - semi-erect - increase hydrostatic pressure when evaluating a suspected thoracic outlet syndrome, a PPG exam can be performed with the sensor placed on the ____ or a doppler exam can be performed with transducer place _____ - - 2nd digit - on the radial artery which of the following will increase the amplitude of a Digital...

When administering nitroglycerin, which possible outcome does the nurse need to monitor the patient for? A. Peripheral vasoconstriction with tissue necrosis B. Increased afterload C. Peripheral vasodilation D. Increased preload - Answer-C. peripheral vasodilation A patient is admitted to the ICU with a pulmonary artery (PA) catheter in the left internal jugular. During the nurse's shift, the PA pressure increases. What additional priority assessment does the nurse need to perform next?...