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Vomiting, abdominal pain, and dizziness Abdominal Pain Bitten by a snake Allergies / Envenomations Run over by a bull Animal Bites Fell from being hit in the back of the head with a bat Assault / Sexual Assault Caller was involved in a vehicle accident two days ago and is now experiencing severe back pain Back Pain Leg swelling and can't breathe Breathing Problems

Adult Health Final Exam Questions & Answers-* The nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about home care and management of symptoms. What should the nurse encourage the client to do at home? Select all that apply. A Allow periods of rest in the afternoon B Perform range of motion exercises daily C Place a pillow under the knees at night before sleeping D Use heating packs to relax stiff joints as needed - A, B, D A Patient presents with a butterfly sh...

acob, a 33-year-old construction worker, complains of a "lump on his back" over his scapula. It has been there for about a year and is getting larger. He says his wife has been able to squeeze out a cheesytextured substance on occasion. He worries this may be cancer. When gently pinched from the side, a prominent dimple forms in the middle of the mass. What is most likely? - sebaceous cyst A new patient is complaining of severe pruritus that is worse at night. Several family members also ha...

HESI Health Assessment V1 and V2 Exam Review Latest Update 2023/2024 The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client? (Ans- Barrel chest The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take next? (Ans- Note the character and frequency of bowel sounds During inspection o...

Final Exam: NR 509 / NR509 Advanced Physical Assessment Exam Review | Weeks 5-8 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) Q: The NP is examining Irene Miller, age 70, during a routine visit. Which assessments should be included in the history and physical assessment to support health promotion? Select all that apply. Answer: : assess vision measure orthostatic blood pressure assess physical activity assess all medications assess potential home hazards Q: A t...

Sickle Cell Anemia: - Dx = Newborn Screening - Patient having extreme leg or abdominal pain = Give Morphine - Patient with pain and fever = Blood culture to test for infection - NO CURE, but possible bone marrow transplants - If a patient with sickle cell is in pain and has had pain med but still has a headache….CALL MD… patient could be having a stroke and needs a CT scan: on test - Management = KEEP HYDRATED and TREAT PAIN this exact answer option was on the test o No strenuous e...

How we do Head to toe assessment? Correct Answer Collect subjective and objective data What is first steps of head to toe assessment? Correct Answer Neurological DVT (deep vein thrombosis) Correct Answer formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body, occurring most commonly in the legs or thighs DVT treatment Correct Answer Anticoagulants, Heparin DVT prevention Correct Answer - exercise, compression socks, early ambulation after surgery, smoking cessation, weight management, ...

ANSWERES ATI RN 231 231 QUIZ 4 CLONED ASSESSM ENT 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 1. A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department with extensive partial and full-thickness burns of the head, neck, and chest. While planning the client's care, the nurse should be aware that initially the client is at greatest risk for A. airway obstruction. Rationale: Burns of the head, neck, and chest may involve damage to the pulmonary tree due to heat as well as smoke and ...

A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. assess for a carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds. B. apply chemical heat packs to his groin and axillae. C. apply an AED and assess his cardiac rhythm. D. open his airway and give two rescue breaths. - ANSWER-A....

After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old female with an allergic reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and dissipation of her hives. However, she is still anxious and tachycardic. You should: A. contact medical control and obtain authorization to administer another 0.3 mg of epinephrine. B. transport her rapidly, as it is obvious that she is having a severe reaction to the epinephrine. C. monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and tachycard...