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ATI RN ADULT MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 2020 VERSION WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE A nurse is assisting with the care of a client following a left femoral cardiac angiography. The nurse should place a sandbag on the client over which of the following areas? left groin A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood gas ABG values include: pH 7.22 PaCO2 68 mm Hg base excess -2 respiratory acidosis PaO2 78 mm ...

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Circumfrential burns Correct Answer Full-thickness burns result in the formation of an eschar that is tough and unyielding. Can cause a burn compartment syndrome, and often requires escharotomy Shock Correct Answer Systemic reaction to insult that causes decreased oxygen delivery to the cells 4 Classifications of Shock Correct Answer 1. Hypovolemic 2. Distributive 3. Cardiogenic 4. Obstruction Hypovolemic Shock Correct Answer Low blood volume results in altered perfusion (Ex: Hem...

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NURS 3000 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (GRADED) What are the normal serum sodium levels? - ANSWER 135-145 mmol/L What are the normal serum potassium levels? - ANSWER 3.5-5 mmol/L what is normal glucose levels? - ANSWER 4-7 What is the normal pH of blood? - ANSWER 7.35-7.45 what is the normal PaCO2 value? - ANSWER 35-45 PaO2 normal range - ANSWER 75-100 mmHg What is the normal HCO3 value? - ANSWER 22-26 what is the normal level of hematocrit? - ANSWER Men- 41%-50% Women- 36%-...

NURS 3000 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (GRADED) what is normal glucose levels? - ANSWER 4-7 What is the normal pH of blood? - ANSWER 7.35-7.45 what is the normal PaCO2 value? - ANSWER 35-45 PaO2 normal range - ANSWER 75-100 mmHg What is the normal HCO3 value? - ANSWER 22-26 what is the normal level of hematocrit? - ANSWER Men- 41%-50% Women- 36%-44% normal blood hemoglobin levels - ANSWER Men- 135-170g/L Women- 120-160g/L what is the normal duration of a P wave? - ANSWER 0....

What are the clinical manifestations of a left hemispheric stroke? - Answer -Paralysis or weakness on right side of body -Right visual field of deficit -Aphasia (expressive, receptive, or global) -Altered intellectual ability -Slow cautious behavior What does the proper functioning of the CNS dependent on? - Answer The system is vulnerable proper functioning depends on integrity and homeostasis When do patients present with an altered LOC - Answer -Not oriented -does not follow...

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Nur 257 exam 3 final exam newest actual correct detailed answers( verified answers)| already graded a+ The nurse is caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The patient has a nursing diagnosis of "ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion." What would be an expected outcome that the nurse would document for this diagnosis? A) Copes with sensory deprivation. B) Registers normal body temperature. C) Pays attention to grooming. D) Obeys commands with appropriate ...

According to the USDOT, minimum staffing for BLS ambulance includes: (Ans - At least one EMT in the patient compartment. The driver does not need to be an EMT Which of the following statements regarding heatstroke is correct? (Ans - Heatstroke occurs when the body is exposed to more heat than it can eliminate and normal mechanisms such as sweating are overwhelmed. The temp can rise to appoint where tissues are destroyed. It can develop during prolonged vigorous physical activity or in close...