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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...

CRITICAL CARE HESI HINTS (Answered) Graded A+ 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 ______________...

OB Exam 5|194 Questions with Verified Answers prematurity - CORRECT ANSWER <37 weeks gestation~23-24 weeks gestation earliest age of viability extrauterinedemographics7% white15% non-whitesingle adolescents @ higher risk - less than 20 weeks count as abortion - prognosis deals with wt in the baby of the premature - March of Dimes: health care disparity on who gets better care premature infants - CORRECT ANSWER Organ systems are immature and lack adequate reserves of bodily nutrients...

PCCN Exam 132 Questions with Verified Answers Epoetin alfa - CORRECT ANSWER anemia related to chronic kidney disease should be treated with ______________________. folic acid, Vitamin B12 - CORRECT ANSWER Name two treatments for megaloblastic anemia. infection - CORRECT ANSWER Glucose control (via insulin drip) in the post-CABG patient decreases the risk of ___________________. acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER In acute oliguric kidney injury, hyperkalemia leads to ____________________. r...

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Adult Health NR324 Final exam questions and answers. guaranteed pass graded A Terms in this set (71) An RN is caring for a patient in sickle cell crisis. Which interventions should the RN expect to perform? administer morphine, administer normal saline, assess hand grip strength A complication of Buck's extension traction would be noted by a nurse if... toes of affected leg became dusky in color Brainpower Read More 0:08 / 0:15 A patient with leukemia develops thrombocytopenia. Wh...

CRITICAL CARE HESI HINTS 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED A+ an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication with no previous pulmonary problems - CORRECT ANS ARDS ARDS mortality rate: - CORRECT ANS 50% (high) interventions to prevent complications of vented patients with ARDS: - CORRECT ANS 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 histo...

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...

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...