Med surg nur201 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Med surg exam 2 study guideChapter 29/30  WBC-know your ranges o 5,000-10,000  RBC-know your labs o 4.2-6.1 million  H/H know your labs o Hemoglobin- 12-18 o Hematocrit- 37%-52%  Neutropenic Precautions- several questions on this o Wash hands frequently o Reverse Isolation o Avoid raw and uncooked meats and eggs and soft cheeses with molds o HEPA environment o No pets  Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (signs/symptoms) complications o cancer that originates in your lymphatic...

Hesi med surg 1 & 2 study materialsRenal Nursing Interventions ⧫ Assess for and document patient's normal voiding pattern. ⧫ Monitor quality and color of urine. Optimally, urine is straw colored and clear and has a characteristic urine odor. Dark urine is often indicative of dehydration, and blood-tinged urine can result from rupture of ureteral capillaries as the calculus passes through the ureter. ⧫ Encourage fluid intake of at least 2-3 L/day (in patients for whom fluids a...

Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing for Acute Intracranial Problems in preparation for Exams The document from Med Surg discusses acute intracranial problems, specifically focusing on the purpose of a ventriculostomy system used for intracranial pressure monitoring in patients with traumatic brain injuries. In response to a family member's question about the system, the nurse should explain that the monitoring system helps show whether blood flow to the brain is adequate. This simple explanation...

Med Surg 2 Exam 2 Practice Questions Med Surg exam 2 practice questions on chapter 33 to 53.1. The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a 64-year-old patient with coronary artery disease (CAD). Which factor should the nurse focus on during the teaching sessionx? a. Family history of coronary artery disease b. Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level c. Greater risk associated with the patient’s gender d. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease with aging ANS: B RN should focus o...

Final Exam: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Antifungals Answer: always check LFT's with type of medications? Question: Test prior to SX Answer: o ABG's o Pulse Ox o Blood Urea nitrogen o Creatinine o Chest x-ray o CBC: RBC, HgB, HcT, WBC's o Electrocardiogram o Electrolytes o hCG o LFT's o PT, PTT, INR, Platelet count o Pulmonary Function Test o Ser...

Final Exam: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Chemo assessment Answer: Assess iv line more frequently and wear proper PPE to protect yourself from radioactive products Question: Pics line assessment Answer: qshift measure arms (circumference) to check for swelling Question: Preoperative Answer: Focus on teaching and assessment and notify dr/ surgeon if...

Exam 4: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide (lasix) and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? Answer: Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees Question: The nurse plans ...

Exam 1: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Antigen Answer: triggers your immune system to launch an antibody response. Question: Antibody Answer: antibodies detect antigens and bind to the antigens & neutralize them. Question: Humoral Immunity Answer: Uses antibodies to produce a response Controls Extra-cellular antigens B cells Question: Cell-mediated...

Exam 2: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Airway clearance techniques Answer: coughing, percussion, vibration, postural drainage, offer fluids. Question: Breathing retraining for COPD Answer: pursed lip breathing, stretching lungs, deep breathing Question: Tuberculosis precautions Answer: droplet precautions Question: TB diagnostic tests Answer: ...

Exam 3: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: What should you do before placing ECG pads? Answer: remove hair, makes sure the skin is clean Question: are ECG's placed horizontal or vertical? Answer: parallel Question: what does troponin drawn for? Answer: to r/u MI