Basal atelectasis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl b. WBC count 12000/mm3 c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dl 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? a. An older adult client w...

SAE Exam Questions with Verified Answers Question 1: A medical student is assigned to care for a patient with a smoking history and who is suspected of having emphysema. She asks for recommendations on what tests might be used to help determine the diagnosis. You would recommend all of the following EXCEPT: a. Pulmonary function testing b. Chest radiograph c. Chest ultrasound d. Arterial blood gas - CORRECT ANSWER C. Chest Ultrasound Question 2: A patient is performing a stress test. W...

Charlie Raymond, 65-year-old male who was admitted to a negative pressure room on Med-Surg for COVID precautions.. He has a history of COPD, hypertension, diabetes type II, and a recent myocardial infarction. He is a retired postal worker who lives at home with his wife. He is on Claforan (cefotaxime) 2 g IV q4hr and sliding scale insulin. Initially this cardiologist was concerned about congestive heart failure and Mr. Raymond is receiving Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg IV twice a day for pulmonary ed...

AGACNP ANCC Board Exam Review- Common Problems Questions And Answers Cutaneous Pain - answer-localized on the skin or body surface -eg bad sunburn or blister Visceral Pain - answer-poorly localized such as with internal organs eg. gallbladder pain, PUD pain Somatic Pain - answer-non localized -originates in muscle, bone, nerves, blood vessels eg. soft tissue injury Neuropathic pain - answerinvolves nerve pathway injury or compression WHO Pain Ladder - answerStep 1: ASA, NSAIDs, tylenol...

Define Dyspnea. CORRECT ANSWERS: Breathlessness Define Cyanosis. CORRECT ANSWERS: Increase of reduced hemoglobin above 5gm/dl. Usually 14gm/dl. Define Central Cyanosis. CORRECT ANSWERS: • Mucous membranes blue as well as periphery. • Decreased oxygenation. Purple tongue problem is in the lung or heart. Define Peripheral Cyanosis. CORRECT ANSWERS: Extremities only blue and cold but mucous membranes are warm and pink. Sputum The problem is the maybe a venous problem in ...

Valporic acid for seizure control adverese effect to monitor for - Jaundice Risk factors for osteoporosis - Sedentary lifestyle estrogen deficiency small-framed body with thin build osteoarthritis risk factor - acromegaly Clonodine adverse effect - Sedative and antihypertensive drug Dry mouth Hypotonic dehydration - Patient will have a serum sodium level less than 130 Assessment of abdomen - Inspect auscultate percuss palpate Romberg test - Assess balance and mot...

EKG changes with mild hyperkalemia 5.5-6.5. - Answer- Tall, peaked T-waves with narrow base. EKG changes with mild hyperkalemia 5.5-6.5. - Answer- Tall, peaked T-waves with narrow base. Prolonged PR interval Decreased amplitude of P-waves Widening of QRS complex EKG changes with severe hyperkalaemia >8 mmol/l - Answer- Absence of P-wave Progressive widening of QRS complex Eventual "sine-wave" pattern, VF, asystole Hyperkalemia treatment for renal patient - Answer- dialysis, di...

Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, an d attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care activities Ongoi...

TMC 9 Questions and Answers 2023 Graded A+ A 70-kg (154-lb) COPD patient who was started on mechanical ventilation due to a severe pulmonary infection has the following weaning parameters & clinical data three days after initiation of mechanical ventilation: MIP -25 cmH20 Spont VT 360 mL RR 27 WBC 8,000 per cu mmHb 16 gm/dL Based on the calculated RSBI, the respiratory therapist should recommend discontinuing mechanical ventilation RSBI= RR/VT Which of the following patient condit...

An older client is admitted with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia. Which symptom should the nurse report to the HCP after assessing the client? A)Leukocytosis and febrile. B) Polycythemia and crackles. C) Pharyngitis and sputum production. D) Confusion and tachycardia. - D. The onset of Pneumonia in the older client may be signaled by general deterioration, confusion, increased HR, and/or increased respirations. A, B, and C are often absent in the older client with bacterial pneumoni...