RNSG 1261 (RNSG1261)

RNSG 1261: Kenneth Bronson VSIM (Medical Surgical Nursing)

RNSG 1261: Stan Checketts VSIM | Medical Surgical Nursing. Diagnosis: Rule Out Preoperative Bowel Obstruction

RNSG 1261: Marilyn Hughes VSIM | Medical Surgical Nursing. Diagnosis: Lower Leg Fracture

Pre-Quiz Fundamentals: Scenario 8 – Maurice A. 1. Diffusion of oxygen into the blood occurs in which structure located in the lungs? A. Carina B. Segmental bronchi C. Terminal bronchiole D. Alveoli 2. The normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult is: A. 6 to 10 breaths per minute. B. 10 to 16 breaths per minute. C. 12 to 20 breaths per minute. D. 18 to 26 breaths per minute. 3. A physician tells a patient that he is suffering from hypoxia. The patient asks the nurse what the term means. Whic...

Pre-Quiz Fundamentals: Scenario 7 – Carl R. Exposure to which body fluid places the patient at the highest risk for skin breakdown? A. Stool B. Gastric drainage C. Bile D. Saliva A physician h as prescribed an intermediate-acting insulin for a diabetic patient. Which medication fits this criterion? A. Insulin NPH B. Isophane insulin suspension C. Insulin detemir D. Insulin glargine Which potential problem is considered a disadvantage of moist compress applications? A. Increase in body fluid lo...

HESI Patient Reviews: Adult Health – Respiratory Health Problems Ms. Frank Mrs. Frank also had sputum specimens tested for cytology. Cytology involves examining sputum for: Hint A. any evidence of microorganisms B. unusual cells C. acid-fast bacilli D. antibodies You are often required to obtain sputum specimens from patients. Which of the following should be carried out when obtaining a sputum specimen? Select all that apply (there are 3 correct answers). Hint A. A sterile specime...

HESI Patient Review: Fundamentals Pain – Natalie Harmon 1. Which information obtained by the nurse is most likely to influence Natalie’s perception of her pain? a. Natalie’s parents live in the same neighborhood and often help with the children b. Natalie’s 4-year-old enjoys being the “big brother” to his baby sister c. Natalie was a first grade teacher before having children but now stays home d. Natalie’s younger child is an infant who feeds every 3 hours 2. To assess the...

HESI Patient Review: Dave Mason You question Dave regarding his immunization status. Your initial concern is determining his potential susceptibility to __________ infection. Hint A. staphylococcus B. tetanus C. hepatitis D. streptococcus Your time with Dave has been brief, but you are able to set priorities for his care. Which of the following is pertinent and most important for Dave's care at this time? Hint A. Impaired Physical Mobility related to injured left thigh B. Fear relat...

Pre-Quiz MEDSURG: Scenario 5 – Margaret C. 1. Which position does the patient need to assume for a thoracentesis of the left lung? A. Flat in reverse Trendelenburg's B. Sitting at the bedside with arms on the overbed table C. On the right side D. Supine in high Fowler's with arms raised 2. The nurse should suspect a respiratory condition when the patient complains of which symptoms? A. Chest pain, edema, and dyspnea B. Cough, dyspnea, and sputum production C. Headache, palpitation...

Pre-SIM Quiz MedSurg: Scenario 1 The nurse applies oxygen, as prescribed, at 2 L to a patient with emphysema. Which information would most indicate that this measure has been effective? A. PaO2 38% B. Speech clear C. O2 Sat 90% D. Pulse rate of 124 A patient has COPD. Which of the disease conditions would cause you to classify the patient into this category? A. Hypertension B. Emphysema C. Osteoporosis D. Pneumonia The nurse is most concerned with the fact that a patient with phreni...