Invasive iv therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are some factors that contribute to hyperglycemia? increased cortisol production, release of cytokines/mediators in response to stress/infection/trauma, invasive devices and mechanical ventilation, overfeeding combined with immobility Why is hyperglycemia an issue for critically ill patients? at risk for poor wound healing, impaired immune response to infection, increased inflammation, precipitates endothelial dysfunction What range is considered "tight" glycemic control? 80-110 mg/dL ...

NUR 233 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE classification of albumin Therapeutic: volume expander Pharmacologic: blood product, colloid side effects of albumin Headache, fluid overload, hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, increased salivation, rash, urticaria, back pain, chills, fever and flushing Adverse Reaction: Pulmonary edema. nursing implications for albumin -Monitor vital signs, central venous pressure, intake and output before and freq...

NUR 172 QUIZ 3/FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERED/ RATED A+ Metacarpal Veins - -Veins in the hands cephalic vein - -main vein on the thumb side of the hand What type of gloves are worn when inserting an IV? - -clean gloves How should you determine the catheter gauge to use? - -by the type of solution that will be administered What should be avoided when placing an IV on a patient that is taking anticoagulants or has fragile veins? - -a tourniquet What can be used in place of a standar...

NUR 172 Quiz 3/Final Exam Questions and Answers Metacarpal Veins correct answers Veins in the hands cephalic vein correct answers main vein on the thumb side of the hand What type of gloves are worn when inserting an IV? correct answers clean gloves How should you determine the catheter gauge to use? correct answers by the type of solution that will be administered What should be avoided when placing an IV on a patient that is taking anticoagulants or has fragile veins? correct answers a tourni...

American Red Cross ACLS Final Exam (Latest 2023/2024) Verified Answers by Expert. A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of ...

PCCN Practice Exam #3 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectPCCN Practice Exam #3 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectPCCN Practice Exam #3 Questions and Answers 100% Correct A patient is being treated for hypertensive crisis with Labetalol 10mg IV Q2H PRN and Enalapril 1.25mg IV Q6H. The RN should hold the meds and notify the provider when lab findings show: A. ↓ potassium B. ↑ hematocrit C. ↓ platelets D. ↑ liver function tests - ANSWER-D Torsades de Pointes is commonly assoc...

Metacarpal Veins - ANSWER Veins in the hands cephalic vein - ANSWER main vein on the thumb side of the hand What type of gloves are worn when inserting an IV? - ANSWER clean gloves How should you determine the catheter gauge to use? - ANSWER by the type of solution that will be administered What should be avoided when placing an IV on a patient that is taking anticoagulants or has fragile veins? - ANSWER a tourniquet What can be used in place of a standard tourniquet? - ANSWER blood p...

AGACNP EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ VERIFIED/ Tx of infectious Post-op fever - -#1 Supportive fluid therapy and APAP #2 Treat underlying source #3 Gram stain and C & S all invasive lines or catheters as indicated. What is the best intervention for fever of unknown origin? - -Nothing until the diagnosis is confirmed. Major syndromes causing fever - S/S of each and TX - -Serotonin syndrome - SSRI use, clonus, hyperreflexia, ataxia, mental status changes, restlessness, con...

NUR 172 Quiz 3/Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Metacarpal Veins - Correct Answer ️️ -Veins in the hands cephalic vein - Correct Answer ️️ -main vein on the thumb side of the hand What type of gloves are worn when inserting an IV? - Correct Answer ️️ -clean gloves How should you determine the catheter gauge to use? - Correct Answer ️️ -by the type of solution that will be administered What should be avoided when placing an IV on a patient that is taking anticoagu...

ATI Pediatrics Questions and Answers| Latest 2023/2024 1. A nurse is assessing an adolescent client who has Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Flushed skin B. Night sweats C. Decreased body temperature D. Unexplained weights gain 2. A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse include in the plan? A. Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) B. Measles, mumps,...