Care of bucks traction Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

a nurse is caring for a client who is taking alprazolam. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? - correct answer -ceftriaxone a nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client states "I feel like my incision ripped open" the nurse notes dehiscence of the incision. which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer -place the client in a low-fowlers position a nurse is caring for a clien...

Exam Cram NCLEX-PN PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal Tenderness C. Muscle Tetany D. Oliguria A. Nasal congestion why? removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by transsphernoidal approach through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. A client with cancer is a, ...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR WITH SATISFIED SOLUTIONS Ileostomy what pt expect on appearance - CORRECT--Initial drainage: dark green, odorless. -Some initial bleeding normal -Pink or red stoma color normal -Initial swelling; decreases 2-3 weeks later delirium - - CORRECT -simple orientation and low stimuli Hep b contraindication - - CORRECT -Baker's yeast MMR contraindications - - CORRECT -pregnancy, recent blood transfusion Anorexia nervosa -- CORRECT -increase in sodium, potassiu...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR WITH SATISFIED SOLUTIONS Ileostomy what pt expect on appearance - CORRECT--Initial drainage: dark green, odorless. -Some initial bleeding normal -Pink or red stoma color normal -Initial swelling; decreases 2-3 weeks later delirium - - CORRECT -simple orientation and low stimuli Hep b contraindication - - CORRECT -Baker's yeast MMR contraindications - - CORRECT -pregnancy, recent blood transfusion Anorexia nervosa -- CORRECT -increase in sodium, potassiu...

Fontanel closing on newborns -ANSWER anterior 12-18 months posterior 1-2 months Best time to perform bladder scan -ANSWER immediately after void Cholecystitis Diet -ANSWER no cheese! low fat, no fatty/greasy food, low cholesterol, Increase fruit and veggies, Whole grain (Melon) Moro reflex -ANSWER startled; hit surface next to the newborn Position for suppository or enema administration -ANSWER -Sim's/left lateral/Rt. knee to chest Varicella contraindication -ANSWER corticosteroi...

MDC 1 Final Study Guide Exam Questions With Verified Solutions 2024 What is the nurses priority if a patient falls? Assess for injury What is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin? Pressure ulcer What are precautions a patient with low platelets should take in their everyday life? Use electric razors, assess for bruising, and do low impact exercises What are interventions/preventions for pressure ulcers? Reposition the pt. every 2 ho...

What medication should the nurse anticipate giving to a client in preterm labor to stimulate maturation of the baby's lungs? 1. Magnesium sulfate 2. Terbutaline 3. Methotrexate 4. Betamethasone - ANSWER Rationale 4. Correct: Betamethasone is used to stimulate maturation of the baby's lungs in case preterm birth occurs. This medication is given to help prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) by improving storage and secretion of surfactant that helps to keep the alveoli from collapsing...

A client has Buck's extension traction applied to the right leg. The nurse would plan which of the following interventions to prevent complications of the device? a. Give pin care once a shift. b. Massage the skin of the right leg with lotion every 8 hours. c. Inspect the skin on the right leg at least once every 8 hours. d. Release the weights on the right leg for daily range-of-motion exercises. - Answer: C Rationale: Buck's extension traction is a type of skin traction. The nurse insp...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR WITH SATISFIED SOLUTIONS Ileostomy what pt expect on appearance - CORRECT--Initial drainage: dark green, odorless. -Some initial bleeding normal -Pink or red stoma color normal -Initial swelling; decreases 2-3 weeks later delirium - - CORRECT -simple orientation and low stimuli Hep b contraindication - - CORRECT -Baker's yeast MMR contraindications - - CORRECT -pregnancy, recent blood transfusion Anorexia nervosa -- CORRECT -increase in sodium, potassiu...

HESI PN Practice Test 264 Questions with Verified Answers A male client admitted the morning of his scheduled surgery tells the PN that he drank water last night. What intervention will the PN implement first? - CORRECT ANSWER Determine the amount of water and exact time it was taken A client receives ondansetron prior to chemotherapy treatment.How should the PN evaluate this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the client for nausea or vomiting following the treatment During morning ro...