Nursing mnemonics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - answera) 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. Her skin is co...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of a trauma patient? To quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion To gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Initiate transfer to a trauma center 1 of 50 Which of the following mnemonics can help the nurse prioritize care for a trauma patient with massive uncontrolled hemorrhage? JANUARY JULY MARCH MRI 2 of 50 A patient is found lying on the floor after falli...

Med Surg Exam 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Comfort and pain What is pain defined as in nursing - answerPain is whatever the patient says it is, existing whenever he or she saus it does Pain is - answerSubjective After medication is administered when should you re assess the pain - answer15-30 mins after Reasons for under treatment of pain - answerCulture or society - pain seen differently in cultures Lack of knowledge Fear Infant/children Geriatrics Substance abuse clients...

Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1) A nurse is reviewing key events in the history of pharmacology with a student nurse. Which student comment indicates an understanding? 1. "Early researchers used themselves as test subjects." 2. "A primary goal of pharmacology is to prevent disease." 3. "Penicillin is one of the initial drugs isolated from a natural source." 4. "Pharmacologists began synthesizing drugs in the laboratory in the nineteenth century." Answer: 1 Explanation: ...

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EAQ Fundamentals Questions What do the nurse practice acts do? - Nurse Practice Acts describe and define the legal boundaries of nursing practice within each state. Why should mother's avoid giving their infants cow's milk? - Regular cow's milk is avoided in infants during the first year of life because it is too concentrated for an infant's kidneys to manage. It also increases the risk of milk product allergies and is also a poor source of iron and vitamins C and E. What is a R...

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TNCC FULL SOLUTION PACK (ALL TNCC EXAMS AND STUDY QUESTIONS ARE HERE, ALL ANSWERED CORRECTLY) (UPDATED 2024)TEST BANK TEST BANK; TNCC FULL SOLUTION PACK (ALL TNCC EXAMS AND STUDY QUESTIONS ARE HERE, ALL ANSWERED CORRECTLY) (UPDATED 2024) Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? 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 ...

TEST BANK; TNCC FULL SOLUTION PACK (ALL TNCC EXAMS AND STUDY QUESTIONS ARE HERE, ALL ANSWERED CORRECTLY) (UPDATED 2024) TEST BANK; TNCC FULL SOLUTION PACK (ALL TNCC EXAMS AND STUDY QUESTIONS ARE HERE, ALL ANSWERED CORRECTLY) (UPDATED 2024) Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? 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 tissu...

TEST BANK; TNCC FULL SOLUTION PACK (ALL TNCC EXAMS AND STUDY QUESTIONS ARE HERE, ALL ANSWERED CORRECTLY) (UPDATED 2024) Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? 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...