Cyanosis of the nail beds - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR230 - Peds Cardiac Exam Questions With Correct Answers Why do we need to assess a child's HR/RR for one full minute? children do not a regular rhythm/rate what is the difference between pulse and heart rate heart rate is electrical what is very important to know with regards to o2 saturation in a cardiac patient? patient history!!! and anatomy/physiology what are two complications of chronic hypoxemia? clubbing of the fingers more RBCS (increased risk for clots) wha...

A 66yr old male is found to have hospital acquired pneumonia, which of the following statements made by the nurse indicates the correct understanding of HAP? 1. Occurring after inter-tracheal intubation 2. Occurring 48hrs or longer after admission 3. Onset before hospitalization 4. Occurring from normal entry of secretions into the lower airway - 2. Occurring 48hrs or longer after admission There is a 48hr window following a patients admission to determine whether a patient came into the ...

Which of the following is the most important step for the nurse to take when caring for a client with a wound infection? A. Apply an antibiotic ointment to the wound. B. Use sterile technique during dressing changes. C. Change the wound dressing once a day. D. Keep the wound open to air. B. Use sterile technique during dressing changes. Rationale: Using sterile technique helps prevent further contamination and spread of the infection. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescri...

NUR 230 – Respiratory Exam Questions With Verified Answers what is a nurses responsibility to screen every patient for in terms of smoking screen every patient if they use nicotine and offer education about the ability to quit what are the 5 A's for users who want to quit smoking ask, advise, assess, assist, and arrange what are the 5 R's for users unwilling to quit smoking relevance, risks, rewards, roadblocks, repetition what are some examples of smoking cessation produc...

NUR 2102 Exam 2 Questions and Answers (Graded A) A patient asks the nurse if it is possible to grow new skin. What is the nurse's most appropriate response? a. "Even if new skin growth is required, the melanocytes do not regenerate." b. "The avascular epidermis sheds slowly and is replaced completely every 4 weeks." c. "The outer layer of skin remains the same over the lifetime except for repairing injuries." d. "Epidermal regeneration is impossible because it is avascular." - An...

Exam 1: NUR155/ NUR 155 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Foundations of Nursing Exam| Questions and Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: Assessment physical examination order Answer: Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation Q: hypothermia symptoms Answer: Pale, cool, waxy skin Q: What occurs to the pulse when a patient has a fever. Answer: Elevated pulse Q: A patients blood pressure drops when he stands up, what is this called Answer: Orthostatic hypotension ...

hypoxia - ANSWERSlack of oxygen which can lead to cardiac arrest and prevent blood from reaching brain and other vital organs in three minutes. hypoxia 4-6 minutes - ANSWERSbrain damage possible hypoxia 6-10 minutes - ANSWERSbrain damage likely hypoxia greater than 10 minutes - ANSWERSirreversible brain damage signs and symptoms of hypoxia - ANSWERSincreased heart rate, cyanosis (bluish tissue in lips and nail beds), changes in level of consciousness, restlessness, chest pain two ...

A nurse is preparing to administer fentanyl to a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with deep partial thickness and full thickness burns over 60% of his body. The nurse should plan to use which of the following routes to administer the medication. a. subcutaneous b. IM c. IV d. transdermal c. IV A client who was burned in a workplace accident has completed the acute phase of treatment and the plan of care has been altered to prioritize rehabilitation. What nursing action should be priori...

Three layers of skin - epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous eccrine glands - glands that produce sweat; found over most of the body Controlled by SNS sebaceous glands - secrete sebum (oil) into the hair follicles where the hair shafts pass through the dermis found all over the body except the palms and soles purpose of nails - protect tips of fingers and toes Common contributing factors to an individual developing a rash - Prescription medications or OTC drugs. Ask about aspirin and aspirin-c...

Fundamentals EAQs: Health Assessment Questions and Answers What are physiologic symptoms assessed in a client with sleep deprivation? Select all that apply. - Correct Answer ️️ -1 Correct: Ptosis and blurred vision 2 Agitation and hyperactivity 3 Confusion and disorientation 4 Increased sensitivity to pain 5 Correct: Decreased auditory alertness R: Ptosis may result from a loss of elasticity of the eyelids, which is a physiologic symptom of sleep deprivation. Decreased auditory...