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MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta block...

A bone must be____________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts - Immobilized A common fear of a person with COPD is - Not being able to breathe A fracture that penetrates the skin and Carries high risk of infection is called - Open fracture A patient that has congestive heart failure should be on medication that helps________ their urine output urine output. To help push fluid off the heart to be able to breathe - Increase A person with AIDS that is experiencing Neropathy (numbness tingl...

The nurse is talking with a client who was diagnosed with liver cancer nine months ago and the client's family. The family is requesting assistance to deal with the diagnosis. The nurse provides the family with information about Palliative care. which of the following is not a goal of Palliative care? a. to secure financial assistance b. to provide education to the family c. to support family d. to prevent and treat symptoms and side effects of treatment a A nurse is caring for a patie...

ATI PEDIATRICS PROCTORED FINAL EXAM 2019 1. The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant at a family clinic. On assessment, the nurse places an object on the infant's palm. Which of the following responses by the infant should the nurse expect? A: Infant will firmly grasp the object. B: Infant will turn his head toward the side of the object. C: Infant will spread his fingers to form a C-shape D: Infant will grasp the object & transfer from hand to hand. - A: Infant will firmly grasp the...

ATI Medical Surgical Neurosensory - Questions and Answers A nurse is providing teaching to a class about TIAs. What info should the nurse include in the teaching? a. can cause irreversible hemiparesis b. can be the result of cerebral bleeding c. can cause cerebral edema d. can precede an ischemic stroke A nurse is performing a neurologic assessment for a client who has a brain tumor. What finding should indicate to the nurse cranial nerve involvement? a. dysphagia b. positive babinski sign c. ...

ATI MEDSURG 2 NUR 265/DETAILED ANSWER KEY NEURO-SHOCK & BURNS PRACTICE 2024/2025. 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input c...

Test Bank For Critical Care Nursing- A Holistic Approach 11th Edition By Patricia G. Morton; Dorrie K. Fontaine 5625, 6 , 5632, 4 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice: Promoting Excellence Through Caring, Collaboration, and Evidence 2 The Patient’s Experience With Critical Illness 3 The Family’s Experience With Critical Illness 4 Patient and Family Education in Critical Care 5 Relieving Pain and Providing Comfort 6 Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues in Critical Care 7 E...

ScribeAmerica OP Final Exam complete Questions and Answers * What medical term describes the surgical removal of the gallbladder? What does "PHI" stand for? Expand the abbreviation. T/F. Sharing information about a case with family is allowed, as long as you are scribing with the physician assigned to the case. ** A patient underwent brain surgery to treat bleeding in the brain from a stroke. What PSHx would you record into the chart? A patient's PCP is on vacation. The patient is sc...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXIT EXAM( 2 DIFFERENT VERSIONS )2023 -2024 / MED SURG ATI PROCTORED EXAM 2023-2024 | AGRADE 97% SUCCESS RATE | WELL ORGANISED,EASY TO READ AND COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for thenurse to use to thin this client's secretions? 1) Provide humidified oxygen. → want to hyperoxygenate prior to suction 2...

Review Topics Part 1 1) Diabetes Insipidus – page • Caused by a deficiency of production of ADH or a decreased renal response to ADH. • Clinical Manifestations: Polydipsia and Polyuria. • Diagnostic Studies: Water deprivation test (pt deprived of water for 8-12 hrs and then given desmopressin acetate subcut or nasally), Measure level of ADH after an analog of ADH is given. • Types of Diabetic Insipidus: Central DI (results from an interference of ADH synthesis, transport, and...