Heat stroke interventions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AC3 Exam 1 questions with correct answers most common reason for ED visit - Correct Answer-pain SBAR--S? - Correct Answer-Reason for coming to ED and Admitting Diagnosis SBAR--B? - Correct Answer-Medical History, Implantable Devices, etc. SBAR--A? - Correct Answer-Assessment, diagnostic findings, critical lab results, transmission based precautions, safety concerns, allergies, etc. SBAR--R? - Correct Answer-Interventions implemented in the ED and patient response to interventions ...

Heat Related Illnesses - -high environmental temperature (above 95°F [35°C]) and high humidity (above 80%) -common conditions are Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke -Those at risk include: • Older adults (less fluid volume) • Mental health disorders • Outside workers • Homeless • Athletes • Military stationed in high temp climates -Comorbidities include: • Obesity • Heart disease • Fever • Infection • Existing burns • Medications: Lithium, Seizure meds, Beta...

Hesi Fundamentals Practice Test Questions and Answers 2023 An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. To avoid shearing forces when repositioning, the clien...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 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 nurse recommend for treatment first? a. An older adult client w...

17. Fall prevention is done on multiple levels by nurses in the hospital. Which of the following would not be an example of fall prevention done by nursing? a. Reminding the patient to use the call light for assistance when getting out of bed b. Placing the bed mattress on the floor to prevent injury c. Developing an organizational policy for hourly rounding schedules to be performed on each unit to monitor patient needs and comfort level d. Applying restraints to patients at risk for fall...

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL- SURGICAL NURSING EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE 100%CORRECT ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED AND WELL EXPLAINED RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ BY EXPERTS|LATEST VERSION 2024 WITH GUARANTEED SUCCESS AFTER DOWNLOAD ALREADY !!!!!!! (PROVEN ITS ALL YOU NEED TO EXCEL IN YOUR EXAMS A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about pain management for older adult client. Which of the following statements by newly licensed nurse, indicates an understanding of the teaching?...

Fundamentals CMS Midterm Terms in this set (200) A nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a client who has developed chest pain that becomes worse with inspiration. The nurse auscultates a high- pitched scratching sound during both systole and diastole with the diaphragm of the stethoscope positioned at the left sternal border. Which of the following heart sounds should the nurse document? A. Audible Click B. Murmur C. Third heart sound D. Pericardial friction rub A nurse is obtaining ...

Diagnostic Tests - √Answer :Stimulation Test Suppression Test Overnight Dexamethasone Suppresion test Radioactive iodine Uptake Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyroid Scan T3 & T4 resin uptake test Needle aspiration of thyroid tissue Glycosylated Hemoglobin 24 Hour urine collection for vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) Quiz :Hypopituitarism Causes - √Answer :Tumors Trauma Encephalitis Autoimmune disorder Stroke Quiz :Hypopituitarism Assessment - √Answer :Mild to Moderate Obesity (GH...

Endoscopy (EGD) positioning left side lying Before an Endoscopy (EGD): -NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures Gastroenteritis care plan: -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions In what order do you open the sterile package? flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it on a clean work surface in preparation for an invasive procedure. Which of the followi...

Next Generation NCLEX Rn Exam 1. Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems? a. A pregnant client b. A client with diabetes c. A client receiving chemotherapy d. Both b and c 2. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that may cause discomfort for a client? a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds b. Use assistance to pull a client up in bed c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath ...