Npo - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| - Galen Q: What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? Answer: *Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess* Q: What are ways to prevent VAP? Answer: *Remove water from circuits* *HOB up to 30 degrees* Turn Q2h Suction Oral care Q2H Prevent aspiration L...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a.The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b.The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c.The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d....

Final Exam: NUR2474/ NUR 2474 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Complete Review | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Vitamin K Antagonist (ex: warfarin) or Anticoagulants (ex: heparin) ▪ Nursing Interventions: A patient has black, tarry stools. What do you do next? Answer: ▪ Hold the drug ▪ Check INR or aPTT ▪ Call the MD, this indicates internal bleeding Q: Your patient in the hospital is on both warfarin (blood thinner) a...

When caring for a patient with Acute Viral Hepatitis B, the nurse should implement which of the following precautions? (Ans- Standard precautions You are the nurse caring for a 60 year old female patient who is post-op laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following dietary recommendations would be most important to include in your discharge teaching? A. "Use caution when eating high fiber foods." B. "It is best to eat three balanced meals a day." C. "Check gastric residuals...

Final Exam: NUR150 / NUR 150 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I Exam Review |Complete Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Hondros College Q: TRUE OR FALSE: It is important to watch post op patient's airway after surgery Answer: True Q: Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing) Answer: Coughing when eating or drinking, Drooling, Hoarse voice after talking normal, Pain when swallowing and breathing, and Runny nose du...

Exam 2: NSG223/ NSG 223 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: Meds for Mechanical Ventilation Answer: Sedatives that may be used are lorazepam (Ativan), midazolam (Versed), dexmedetomidine (Precedex), propofol (Diprivan), and short-acting barbiturates neuromuscular blocking agents (paralytic agents) may be given to paralyze the patient. Examples of these agents include pancuronium (Pavulon), vecuronium (Norcu...

Exam 1: NUR172/ NUR 172 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A – Hondros Q: Reasons for IV Therapy Answer: Resuscitation-goal to correct hypovolemic and septic shock Replacement-used after hemorrhage, GI losses, starvation Maintenance-used for patients on NPO Q: LPN can insert peripheral IV where Answer: antecubital space, forearm, and the hand Q: Length of IV catheter LPN may insert Answe...

A. Cardiac dysrhythmias - Answer-A patient with a history of drug abuse and nasal ulcers is received in the PACU. The perianesthesia nurse monitors this patient closely for: A. Cardiac dysrhythmias B. Apnea C. Postural hypotension D. Somnolence D. Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located - Answer-A Spanish-speaking patient arrives for a pre-operative admission interview accompanied by a bilingual companion. The patient understands English but speaks only Spanish. ...

Alcohol and diabetes CORRECT ANSWER drink alcohol with meals or close to when drinking w/o food PT @ risk for hypoglycemia Assessment for nephrotic syndrome CORRECT ANSWER o Daily weights o Abdominal girth o Watch for edema, lung sounds, tissue integrity o Dark frothy urine and decreased urine output @ risk for clotting Care of a Nephrostomy Tube CORRECT ANSWER o NPO o Conscious sedation o Lay on stomach, needle into renal pelvis to drain urine o Can be temporary or permanent o Ch...

Exam 1: NSG233/ NSG 233 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: Triage patients in the ED Answer: Use ESI (emergency severity index) tool Responsibilities of triage nurse: Assess, reassess, initiate treatment, manage and communicate, edu tients, transport them Q: Meds for managing sexual assault Answer: Prophylaxis for gonorrhea Ceftriaxone + 1% lidocaine Prophylaxis for syphilis and chlamydia: Single...