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CPHON TEST Onc./Heme Emergencies 20 Questions with Verified Answers HYPERLEUKOCYTOSIS -what is it -risk factors -s/s -tx - CORRECT ANSWER -peripheral wbc is greater than 100,000/mm3 causing increased blood viscosity and blast cell aggregates and thrombi in microcirculation -all, aml, cml -some are asymptomatic! altered LOC, slurred speech, sob, tachypnea, cyanosis, blurred vision, headaches, sz, papilledema (optic disk swelling) -hyperhydration, allopurinol or rasburicase, product supp...

Chariot's Triad RUQ pain, fever, jaundice (indicates cholangitis) Reynold's pentad RUQ pain, fever, jaundice, AMS, hypotension (indicates worsening cholangitis) Brainpower Read More Murphy's sign pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis Psoas sign RLQ pain with extension of right thigh/hip indicative of appendicitis Kehr's sign Left shoulder pain caused by irritation of the undersurface of the diaphragm by blood leaking from a ruptured spleen....

ATI CBC Level 4 (A) Test Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Graded | 100% Verified Answers. A nurse is caring for a client who has had a myocardial infarction and suspects cardiogenic shock. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations? - correct answers.Pulmonary Congestion -Pulmonary congestion is a result of decreased cardiac output due to damage to the cardiac muscle A nurse is assessing a client who has a DNR order and has stopped breathing. The fami...

Exam 5 Text Chapters: 13, 40, 66, 67, 68 ATI Chapters: 39-42, 56-61 What type of tubing do you use for blood transfusions and which intravenous fluids? The nurse chooses a Y-type blood administration set to initiate a blood transfusion. Why does the nurse use this type of tubing? a. It contains an in-line filter b. It is micro drip tubing c. It applies negative pressure d. It keeps the blood product at the appropriate temperature Y-tubing facilitates maintenance of IV access in case a ...

A 52-year-old man returns to the hospital 2 weeks after being discharged from an ad mission for upper gastrointestinal bleed. He has been vomiting bright red blood for the past 24 hours. Laboratory parameters reveal a hemoglobin of 6 g/dL and a hematocrit of 20%. Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg; heart rate 120 beats/min and regular; and respiratory rate 22 breaths/min and shallow. He has received two units of red blood cells (RBCs) in the emergency department. The physician has order...

  The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse fr...

ATLS EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. ANS: True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? ANS: aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younge...

CPHON Exam 145 Questions with Verified Answers What medications can relieve dyspnea in terminal patients? - CORRECT ANSWER Opioid drugs (oral and inhaled) Scopalamine reduces secretions. What is the purpose of a phase IV trial? - CORRECT ANSWER To further investigate the long term safety and efficacy of a treatment. *Goal is to decrease long term side effects while providing acceptable cure rates. What does the Candlelighters organization do? - CORRECT ANSWER Provide cancer surviv...

PASS the CCRN! Questions A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANS Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. Th...

CCRN Questions with 100% Correct Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - Answer- Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertens...