Introduction to med surg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nursing 120 Exam 1 Med Surg Study Guide 2023 | Latest Questions and Answers. PCA (Patient Control Analgesics): -Only pt can push PCA: Pt self admin of preset doses of an analgesic within a prescribed period of time via infusion pump 2. Time-Out: All members of a surgical team stop what they are doing before the Universal Protocol to verify: -Right Pt -Right Surgery -Right Side 3. Insulin: (Normal Blood Sugar: 70 – 120): -Rapid-acting: Lispro (Humalog), Aspart (Novolog) Onset: 10...

NURS 120 Introduction to Med Surg Nursing

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The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals are the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) a. Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiacarrests. e.Reduce surgical site infection. b. Reduce blood loss d. reduce cardiac arrests e. reduce surgical site infection Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia.Prevention of hypothermia ...

Respiratory Exam Med-Surg, Questions with accurate answers. Graded A. The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and pneumonia who has an order for arterial blood gases to be drawn. What is the minimum length of time the nurse should plan to hold pressure on the puncture site? A. 2 minutes B. 5 minutes C. 10 minutes D. 15 minutes - -B. 5 minutes After obtaining blood for an arterial blood gas measurement, the nurse should hold pressure on the...

ATI NURSING 120 Introduction to Med Surg of a toddler about complication of influenza. Which of the following complication is the priority for the nurse to discuss? a. Pneumonia b. Sinusitis c. Dehydration d. Otitis Media 2. A nurse working with parents suspected of child abuse recognizes that the social most predictive of abusive behaviour is a. Inadequate living conditions b. Relationship difficulties c. Social isolation d. Prior exposure to violence 3. In the last month, three case...

Med Surg Quick Notes S 82% or Higher on Your Next Nursing Test 8 1 Cardiology I Exam Notes 1.1 Cardiology Terms & Introduction  Preload: the 20% of blood remaining in the atria at end of diastole  80% of ventricular filling occurs before atrial kick  increase preload by inspiration or valsalva  Afterload: the volume of blood in the ventricles after atrial contraction  Cardiac output: volume of blood ejected from ventricles in one minute; normally 5 L  increased ...

sensitivity vs specificity - Answer -sensitivity: can it ID those who have condition -specificity: can it ID patients w/o condition Joint Commission statement on identifying nutrition risk - Answer -nutr risk should be identified w/i 24 hours of admission -does NOT mandate method of screening what 3 screening tools focus on older adults? - Answer -MNA (mini nutritional assessment) -NSI (national screening initiative) -GNRI (geriatric nutrition risk index) SGA - Answer subjective g...

ATI proctored nutrition retake, completed ; Answers provided 1. Nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 2 day postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications places the client at risk for wound dehiscence? Prednisone 2. nurse is assessing client who is recovering from a stroke. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of dysphagia? Hoarse voice 3. nurse is providing nutritional...