Nur 337 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Should you shave or clip hair of an IV site before starting an IV? - Clip! Shaving the hair may cause tiny abrasions which could increase the risk for infection. Which anatomical part should be avoided in the elderly when starting an IV? - The dorsal part of the hand because the veins are susceptible to damage and the hand can be bumped easily. What may be used instead of a tourniquet with the elderly? - Blood pressure cuff An adult patient developed a complication with his IV and it had t...

NUR 337 Labs and Abbreviations | Latest Version | 100% Correct **What is the typical range for a normal white blood cell count?** A) 10-20 cells/cubic millimeter B) 4.5-11.1 cells/cubic millimeter C) 20-50 cells/cubic millimeter D) 100-200 cells/cubic millimeter **What is the typical range for a normal platelet count?** A) 50-100 cells/microliter B) 150-450 cells/microliter C) cells/microliter D) cells/microliter **What is the typical range for a normal hemoglobin l...

NUR 337 MIDTERM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | 100% PASS **Assessment and Documentation** When conducting a mental status examination, a nurse encounters a client who expresses uncertainty about their personal relationships, including their marital status and the existence of children. In this scenario, the nurse would document this as an example of poor ** remote memory**, which refers to the ability to recall events or information from the past. **Subjective Ass...

NUR 337 Med Terms | Latest Version | 100% Pass **What is the medical term for the analysis of blood gases obtained from an artery?** The medical term for the analysis of blood gases obtained from an artery is Arterial Blood Gas. The correct answer is Arterial Blood Gas. **What does the abbreviation "a.c." typically refer to in medical notation?** In medical notation, "a.c." typically refers to a medication or treatment administered before meals. The correct answer is befor...

NUR 337 Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed **What is the most important outcome to monitor when caring for a patient with an ineffective airway clearance diagnosis?** A) The patient's ability to speak in complete sentences B) The patient's ability to cough effectively C) The patient's breath sounds being clear to auscultation D) The patient's ability to move their legs without pain **What should the nurse do first when caring for a...

What is Erin Dodge's "chief complaint" or reason why she came to the hospital? a. weight gain b. shortness of breath c. chest pain d. heart failure - Answer shortness of breath A congestive heart failure patient has gained 5 pounds in 2 days. Which assessment question by the nurse is most appropriate? a. How many calories a day do you consume?" b. "Are you having difficulty sleeping at night?" c. "How many times a day do you urinate?" d. "Do you have dry mouth or feel thir...

A patient has a platelet count of 43,000 this indicates a. anemia b. neutropenia c. thrombocytopenia d. pancytopenia - Answer-c Acute hemolytic rxns - Answer-Most dangerous and least common because its preventable administration of incompatible blood products leads to a. febrile non-hemolytic rxn b. acute hemolytic rxn c. allergic rxn d. TACO - Answer-b Allergic rxns causes - Answer-mild to severe response to foreign substance An intervention for a neutropenic patient is a. hand hyg...

CVAD nursing assessment - Answer assess for: -redness -drainage -inflammation -swelling -tenderness -warmth CVAD indications - Answer parenteral nutrition chemotherapy, other vesicant or irritating solutions blood products antibiotics IV meds or solutions (when peripheral access is limited) central venous pressure monitoring hemodialysis CVAD implications - Answer 10 mL syringe or larger to flush pulsing motion when flushing may require heparin flushing may have a v...

Apply knowledge of cardiovascular physiology in relation to cardiac anatomy and the conduction system of the heart, pathophysiology, pharmacology, chronic heart conditions (from NUR 323) and physical assessment. Ans: Heart disease: leading cause of death in the US. modifiable risk factors: HTN, smoking, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity. non-mod: age, gender, race, fam history. heart sounds: S1= closing of tricuspid and mitral valves, beginning of systole S2= closi...

CIWA score that indicates absent to minimal withdrwal Ans: 0-9 CIWA score that indicates mild withdrawal (treatment with medication is required) Ans: 10-14 CIWA score that indicates moderate withdrawal, strong risk of delirium tremens (shaking, confusion, hallucinations) Ans: 15-20 CIWA score that indicates severe withdrawal Ans: >20 Administer this to prevent Wernicke's syndrome Ans: B12 2 Determine CIAW-Ar score every ___ hours until it is < ___ for 24 hours to assess needs...