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MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version. The best definition of the term prognosis is the a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. ANS: C 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign...

Midterm Exam: NR571 / NR 571 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Diagnosis of _____ should be considered an excluded in all patients with ________________ and ________________. Answer: IE Heart murmur Fever of unknown origin Question: Diagnostic testing for IE Answer: Echocardiogram Chest x-ray Labs: CBC, CMP, CRP/ESR, blood cultures Serum titers for su...

Uworld NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed The nurse is caring for the client with increased intracranial pressure. The nurse would note which trend in vital signs if the intracranial pressure is rising? 1. Increasing temperature, increasing pulse, increasing respirations, decreasing blood pressure 2. Increasing temperature, decreasing pulse, decreasing respirations, decreasing blood pressure 3. Decreasing temperature, decreasing pulse, increasing respirations, decreasing blood pressu...

Test bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Author: Sharon L. Lewis, Linda Bucher, Margaret M. Heitkemper, Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Dottie Roberts Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition By Lewis Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition By Lewis, Bucher, Heitkemper, Harding, Kwong, Roberts Chapter 1-68 | Complete Guide A+ Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice Chapter 2: Health Disparities and Culturally Competent Care Chapter 3: Health History and Physical Examinati...

Contents Chapter 1- Perspectives on Maternal, Newborn, and Women’s Health Care ................................................................4 Chapter 2- Family-Centered Community-Based Care....................................................................................................9 Chapter 3- Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System...............................................................................14 Chapter 4- Common Reproductive Issues........................

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...

NREMT Advanced-EMT Exam 2023 Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC - ANS-- BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT - ANS-- General Impression; - Chief Complaints, Life Threats (hemorrhage); - AVPU; - ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); - Transport Decision (Load and Go or Stay and Play) Components of...

NR571/ NR 571 Midterm Exam (2024/ 2025 Update) Complex Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: When is NGT contraindicated? Answer: RV infarct b/c it reduces preload Q: Absolute contraindications for fibrinolytic therapy Answer: Any prior ICH known structural cerebral vascular lesions known malignant intracranial neoplasm Ischemic stroke <3mo unless <4.5 h suspected aortic dissection ac...

PN3 Final Exam Q&A Rasmussen Neuro 1. For the client who is at risk for stroke, the most important guideline the nurse should teach is to: A. monitor weight and activity. B. increase drinks with caffeine. C. increase amounts of sodium in the diet. D. monitor blood pressure. 2. A client is being evaluated for a stroke. The nurse knows that one of the easiest and most common diagnostic tests used to differentiate between strokes is: A. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). B. positron...