Bp screening - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt...

NRNP 6552 Final Midterm Exam Latest 2023 (Complete Solutions). Question 1 1 out of 1 points The is a sensitive organ that is typically described as the female homologue of the penis. Ans: Clitoris Question 2 1 out of 1 points Normal vaginal discharge has a pH of: Ans: 3.8 and 4.5 Question 3 1 out of 1 points On physical examination, pale atrophic depigmented tissue that has a “cigarette paper” appearance is consistent with: Ans: Lichen Sclerosus Question 4 1 out of 1 points...

ATI Cardiac Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombocytopenia and develops epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. have the client gently blow clots from nose every 5 min B. instruct the client to sit with his head hyperextended C. apply ice compresses to the back of the client's neck D. apply lateral pressure to the client's nose for 10 min D. Apply lateral pressure to the client's nose fo...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. H...

What are the 5 steps of the nursing process & an example of each? - answers Assessment - Collecting subjective & objective data from the patient Diagnosis -Data is collected & analyzed in order to make a nursing judgment Planning - Nurse decides the best plan while considering data Implementation -Carrying out the plan Evaluation -Determining whether plan was successful & what can be improved Write an example of an initial comprehensive assessment -ongoing/partial assessment - focused a...

SARAH MICHELLE LIVE REVIEW STUDY GUIDE (COMPLETE) What is the screening tool for the thyroid? What is the normal range for TSH? When do you order a full thyroid profile? What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do ...

HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2022-2024 TEST BANK REVISED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT. The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic lower back pain. The nurse knows that the most reliable indicator of pain in this client is: The patient is reporting "6/10" pain. The patient is refusing to get out of bed. The patient is refusing to eat breakfast. The patient's heart rate is 90 beats per minute. A Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure an accurate blood...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Complete Q&A 2023. Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breath...

NURS 682 Exam 2 Questions and Answers |100% Pass obesity - Answer-BMI >= 95th percentile for age overweight - Answer-BMI between 85th and 95th percentile for age underweight - Answer-BMI < 5th percentile for age 3 - Answer-at what age does blood pressure screenings begin in children? prehypertension - Answer-repeated bp readings between 90th and 95th percentile stage 1 hypertension - Answer-bp readings between 95th and 99th percentile + 5 mmHg stage 2 hypertension - Answer-bp readi...

NRNP 6550 Midterm Exam Latest 162 Questions and Answers. Vaccinations and immunosuppression. 2 keypoints - ANSWER - give inactive agents instead of live agents - might not work as effectively live virus vaccine types - ANSWER Virus: - measles - mumps - polio (oral) - rubella - varicella - yellow fever - herpes zoster Bacteria: - typhoid inactive vaccine virus - ANSWER Virus: - Hep A and B - HPV - influenza - polio (subq) - rabies Bacteria: - anthrax - cholera - diphteria -...