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A patient has a transcutaneous pacemaker. Which action should the nurse implement when a pacemaker spike occurs but is not followed by ventricular complex? Assess the heart rate Increase the mA Increase the mV Assess the ECG lead placement - Increase the mA A patient has a transvenous temporary pacemaker in place. Pacemaker spikes are noted on the ECG, but they are not followed by a P wave or QRS complex. Which is initially indicated? Reposition patient on the right side Increase the se...

2023 ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS 1. a. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection. ANS: B, D, E Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention of hypo...

Test Bank - Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing 7th Edition (Williams, 2023) All Chapters 1-57 | Complete Guide. TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 1 Understanding Health Care Issues 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process 2. Evidence-Based Practice 3. Issues in Nursing Practice 4. Cultural Influences on Nursing Care 5. Complementary and Alternative Modalities Unit 2 Understanding Health and Illness 6. Nursing Care of Patients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances 7. Nursing Ca...

Chapter 1: Orientation to Pharmacology Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: a. clinical pharmacology. b. drug efficacy. c. pharmacokinetics. d. pharmacotherapeutics. ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of drug–human interactions. Drug efficacy m...

MDC 1 Final Exam Review(updated 2023)verified If a surgical wound was closed with sutures, what is the healing process called? primary What is the medical term to describe thick, yellow drainage? purulent Which of the following is correct management of cellulitis? Use a tight bandage on the affected area Do not apply heat to the affected area Use a warm, moist towel on affected area Use a cold, dry towel on affected area Use a warm, moist towel on affected area Which ...

A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP 88/50 R16. You establish IV access and administer a fluid challenge. En route to the hospital her ECG shows a widening QRS. You should administer: Sodium Bicarbonate. 3. 3. You PT experienced trauma yesterday and you are transferring her to a larger facility. She has been experiencing progressive hypoxia. You not...

2023 ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS 1. a. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection. ANS: B, D, E Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention of hypo...

Nur 160 Lab quiz 2 latest update with verified solutions You the nurse are preforming an assessment on a patient who is getting oxygen therapy. What is your first priority to do? Assess the proper placement of nasal cannula When patients age there is a increase risk for dehydration what puts a elderly patient at wrist for dehydration? Decreased thirst sensation that leads to decreased fluid intake You assess a patient with the following changes BP 90/80..Potassium 6.2 hypokalemia Give patient...

PEDS and OB Final Exam 1. A child has a right femur fracture caused by a motor vehicle accident and is placed in skin traction temporarily until surgery can be performed. During assessment, the nurse notes that the dorsalis pedal pulse is absent on the right foot. What action should the nurse take? a. Notify the physician b. Administer an analgesic c. Release the skin traction d. Apply ice to the extremity ANS: A 2. The nurse is providing care to a 7-year-old child who has been diagnosed ...

Lehnes Pharmacology for Nursing Care 10th Edition Burchum Test Bank Chapter 1: Orientation to Pharmacology Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: a. clinical pharmacology. b. drug efficacy. c. pharmacokinetics. d. pharmacotherapeutics. ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is con...