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Mark Klimek Lecture Outline NCLEX If the pH and the BiCarb are both in the same direction then it is? - ANS Metabolic If the pH is up it is? - ANS Alkalosis If the pH is down it is? - ANS Acidosis As the pH goes so goes my patient except for? - ANS Potassium If the pH is up my patient with show signs and symptoms of? - ANS Increase... like tachycardia,diarrhea and borborygmi If the pH is down my patient will show signs and sym...

Mark Klimek Lecture Outlines If the pH and the BiCarb are both in the same direction then it is? - ANS Metabolic If the pH is up it is? - ANS Alkalosis If the pH is down it is? - ANS Acidosis As the pH goes so goes my patient except for? - ANS Potassium If the pH is up my patient with show signs and symptoms of? - ANS Increase... like tachycardia,diarrhea and borborygmi If the pH is down my patient will show signs and s...

How to calculate HR on EKG - Correct Answer-big boxes: take 300 and divide by the number of boxes between RR Atrial Fibrillation - Correct Answer-Rapid, random, ineffective *contractions of the atrium* No P Waves, *Normal QRS w/ irreg intervals* Risk for thrombi Tx: anti coagulants (Heparin), TEE, Synchronized Cardioversion Atrial Flutter - Correct Answer-No P Waves, QRS at reg intervals Sawtooth or FLUTTER WAVES Tx: Anti coagulants, TEE, synchronized cardioversion Adeno...

The most important indicator of the neurological state is A. Level of consciousness B. Pupillary reaction C. Extremity movement and strength D. Vital signs A. Level of consciuosness Movement of the head back and forth in a comatose patient with eyes returning to midline is A positive dolls eye. (Which is good!) The oculocephalic reflex. Assesses cranial nerves 3,6, and 8 The respiratory pattern seen in upper brain stem lesions (midbrain) is A. Hyperventilation B. Ataxia C. Cluster D....

Signs of Hypoxia - ANSWER-Restlessness and Tachycardia Potassium - ANSWER-is excreted by the kidneys. 3.5-5.0 Signs and Symptoms of Hypokalemia - ANSWER-Muscle cramping, weakness, life threatening arrhythmias (U waves, PVC's, Ventricular tachycardia) Signs and Symptoms of Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-Muscle twitching, weakness, flaccid paralysis, arrhythmias (Peak and tall T Waves, conduction block, V fib, prolong PR interval, widen QRS complex, flat or absent P waves, bradycardia) Cause o...

Critical Care- HESI Exam How to calculate HR on EKG - Correct Answer-big boxes: take 300 and divide by the number of boxes between RR Atrial Fibrillation - Correct Answer-Rapid, random, ineffective *contractions of the atrium* No P Waves, *Normal QRS w/ irreg intervals* Risk for thrombi Tx: anti coagulants (Heparin), TEE, Synchronized Cardioversion Atrial Flutter - Correct Answer-No P Waves, QRS at reg intervals Sawtooth or FLUTTER WAVES Tx: Anti coagulants, TEE, synchr...

Prioritization Delegation and Assignment 4th Edition LaCharity Test Bank Prioritization Delegation and Assignment 4th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1. Pain MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.A client tells the nurse that she rarely experiences pain, but when she does, she seeks medical attention. The nurse realizes this client understands that pain is important because it: 1. is a protective system. 2. includes the automatic withdrawal reflex. 3. creates sensitivity to pain. 4. helps with healing. ANS:...

ANCC AGACNP Certification Exam Questions and Answers When should adults get the PNA vaccine? - Correct answer Age 19-64: smoker, asthma, COPD, DM, ETOH, is immunocompromised or living in facility Age 65+: PPSV23 AND PCV13" "How often should you get a physical exam? - Correct answer Once from 11-14, 15-17, 18-21 Every 5-6 years from ages 20-59 Every 2 years from age 60+" "When should you check lipid panel? - Correct answer Starting at age 20 and every 5 years unless > 200 mg/d...

A nurse is caring for a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is being admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse's priority? - Increased respiratory secretions Using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the nurse should determine that the priority assessment finding is increased respiratory secretions. Clients who have ALS may experience respiratory muscle weakness and dysphagia, and excessive respir...

RETAKE 2 RN MEDSURG - LATEST GUIDE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed head injury and has an intraventricular catheter placed. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing increased ICP?SATA. a. Flat jugular veins b. GCS score of 15 c. Sleepiness exhibited by the client d. Widening pulse pressure e. Decerebrate posturing f. Flat jugular veins is incorrect 2. A nurse is preparing a client who has supraventricular tachycardia for elective cardioversion....