During a thoracentesis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2019 180 Correct Questions & Answers GRADED A/LATEST VERSION 2023/2024 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl b. WBC count 12000/mm3 c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dl 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients shou...

TMC Exam C, FORM M, Lindsey Jones G, TMC I Already Graded A The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency a. manual dexterity Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventilation c. thora...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure, which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table. B. Explain the procedure. C. Obtain ABGs. D. Administer benzocaine spray. Correct Answer-A. CORRECT: Positioning the client in an upright position and bent over the bedside table widens the intercostal space for the provider to access the pleural fluid. B. I t is ...

Lindsey Jones Test C Questions and Answers Already Passed The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? A. highest grade level achieved in school B. manual dexterity C. spousal support D. english speaking proficiency Your answer was : B The correct answer is : B Explanation : A patient that is taking nebulizer treatments needs to be able to demonstrate manual dexterity, a...

ALU 101 EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS The test that measures thyroid function is: 1. thoracentesis 2. fine needle aspirate (FNA) 3. fluorescein angiography 4. radioactive iodine uptake - correct answer 4. radioactive iodine uptake 2. The cardiac ejection fraction measures the: 1. pumping ability of the heart 2. degree of atherosclerosis 3. carotid intimal-medial thickness 4. level of radioisotope in the heart - correct answer 1. pumping ability of the heart 3. Th...

Obtaining a capillary blood specimen to measure blood glucose, you should - ensure there is good blood flow at the puncture site True or False When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive result. - False A RN instructing a female patient on obtaining a clean catch urine specimen should stress to: - Void a small amount of urine before collecting the specimen The client has an indwelling catheter. The nurse should obtain a sterile urine specimen by - using...

1. The test that measures thyroid function is: 1. thoracentesis 2. fine needle aspirate (FNA) 3. fluorescein angiography 4. radioactive iodine uptake - 4. radioactive iodine uptake 10. Complications of diabetes can include which of the following: A. Coronary artery disease B. Retinopathy C. Hepatitis Answer Options: 1. A and B only are correct. 2. A and C only are correct. 3. B and C only are correct. 4. A, B, and C are correct. - 1. A and B only are correct. 10. The benefit that al...

A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hours ago. Which of the following actions is the priority? A. Assess fluid intake every 24 hours B. Ambulate three times a day C. Assist with deep breathing and coughing D. Monitor the incision site for findings of infection C The priority action the nurse should take when using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care is to assist the client with deep breathing and coughing, which reduces the risk for postoper...

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2019 180 Correct Questions & Answers GRADED A LATEST VERSION 2023/2024. 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl b. WBC count 12000/mm3 c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dl 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nu...

ATI PN Med-Surg proctored Exam Questions & Answers VERSIONS 2023ATI PN Med-Surg proctored Exam Questions & Answers VERSIONS 2023 A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1) Loosen the knots on the ropes if the client is experiencing pain. 2) Ensure the client’s weights are hanging freely from the bed. 3) Check the client’s bony prominences every 12 hr. 4) Cleanse the cl...