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ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives 2nd Edition By Theresa M Capriotti Chapter 1-46 Complete Guide A+ 4118, 3 1470, 1 1: The Cell in Health and Illness 2: Cellular Injury, Adaptations, and Maladaptive Changes 3: Genetic Basis of Disease 4: Stress, Exercise, and Immobility 5: Obesity and Nutritional Imbalances 6: Pain 7: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances 8: Acid-Base Imbalances 9: Inflammation and Dysfunctional Wound Healing 10: Infecti...

Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives 2nd Edition By Theresa M Capriotti Chapter 1-46 Complete Guide A+ 4118, 3 1470, 1 1: The Cell in Health and Illness 2: Cellular Injury, Adaptations, and Maladaptive Changes 3: Genetic Basis of Disease 4: Stress, Exercise, and Immobility 5: Obesity and Nutritional Imbalances 6: Pain 7: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances 8: Acid-Base Imbalances 9: Inflammation and Dysfunctional Wound Healing 10: Infecti...

Hypovolemic Shock Correct Answer Lack of volume Distributive Shock Correct Answer Maldistribution of blood (pooled in extremities) Cardiogenic Shock Correct Answer Inadequate cardiac output Obstructive Shock Correct Answer Inability of blood to enter or exit heart properly Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) Correct Answer Inflammatory response (vasodilation, capillary permeability, and coagulation) become systemic due to severe tissue trauma Early (Compensated) Shock C...

Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives 2nd Edition By Theresa M Capriotti Chapter 1-46 Complete Guide A+ 4118, 3 1470, 1 1: The Cell in Health and Illness 2: Cellular Injury, Adaptations, and Maladaptive Changes 3: Genetic Basis of Disease 4: Stress, Exercise, and Immobility 5: Obesity and Nutritional Imbalances 6: Pain 7: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances 8: Acid-Base Imbalances 9: Inflammation and Dysfunctional Wound Healing 10: Infecti...

Critical Care Hesi Latest Version Already Passed an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication with no previous pulmonary problems ARDS ARDS mortality rate: 50% (high) interventions to prevent complications of vented patients with ARDS: elevate HOB to at least 30 degrees sedation vacations strict oral hygiene implement mobilization program increased risk and mortality rate from ARDS in individuals who have a history of _____________ alcohol abuse suction only when ______________ secret...

Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives 2nd Edition By Theresa M Capriotti Chapter 1-46 Complete Guide A+ 4118, 3 1470, 1 1: The Cell in Health and Illness 2: Cellular Injury, Adaptations, and Maladaptive Changes 3: Genetic Basis of Disease 4: Stress, Exercise, and Immobility 5: Obesity and Nutritional Imbalances 6: Pain 7: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances 8: Acid-Base Imbalances 9: Inflammation and Dysfunctional Wound Healing 10: Infecti...

A nurse comments that a patient is displaying an overwhelming immune response to trauma. Which acronym would apply to the nurse's statement? - Answer-SIRS A nurse is caring for several patients. Of the following, which patient should the nurse be most concerned about developing sepsis? - Answer-renal transplant patient on immunosuppressants Which of the following characteristics will be present if the patient is experiencing "warm shock"? - Answer-the patient appears pink and the skin fe...

When analyzing assessment data, the nurse recognizes that which of the following puts client at risk for hemorrhagic shock? A. International normalized ratio (INR) 7.9 B. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) 12.5 C. Platelets 170,000 D. Hemoglobin 8.2 g A. International normalized ratio (INR) 7.9 The nurse is caring for postoperative clients at risk for hypovolemic shock. Which of the following would cause the nurse to suspect that the client has early shock? A. Hypotension B. Bra...

You have a pt you are admitting that suffered an assault from which an individual used a metal pipe. You assess your patient to have ecchymosis to his left flank. You determine that your pt most likely has which of the following? a) hypocalcemia b) a ruptured spleen c) hemorrhagic pancreatitis d)retroperitoneal bleeding - d) retroperitoneal bleeding --The flank ecchymosis is indicative of Grey Turner's sign in the setting of recent trauma, this may have lead to the retroperitoneal bleed...