Med surg cardiac - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 66: Lewis Med-Surg QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED Chapter 32 1.A patient with a tricuspid valve disorder will have impaired blood flow between the: a. vena cava and right atrium b. left atrium and left ventricle c. right atrium and right ventricle d. right ventricle and pulmonary artery - ANS c 2. A patient has a severe blockage in his right coronary artery. Which cardiac structures are most likely to be affected by this blockage (select all that a...

When developing a health teaching plan for a 60-year-old man with the following risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), the nurse should focus on the a. family history of coronary artery disease. b. increased risk associated with the patient's male sex. c. high incidence of cardiovascular disease in older people. d. elevation of the patient's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level. - Answer- D. elevation of the patient's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level. Serum LD...

Med Surg ATI Capstone questions and answers with complete solutions. A nurse on a med surg unit is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should notify the rapid response team for which of the following clients? A. Client who has an ulceration of the right heel whose blood glucose is 300 B. Client who reports right calf pain and shortness of breath C. Client who has blood on a pressure dressing in the femoral area following a cardiac catheterization D. Client who has dar...

ATI Med Surg Test Questions Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance Answer Key Question 1: (see full question) An elderly client takes 40 mg of Lasix twice a day. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most serious adverse effect of diuretic use? You selected: Hypokalemia Correct Explanation: Hypokalemia (potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L) usually indicates a defict in total potassium stores. Potassium-losing diuretics, such as loop diuretics, can induce hypokalemia...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

ANCC Med-surg certification Test Questions and Answers Point in RLQ abd of appendix. Tenderness indicates appendicitis - ANSWER Mc burney's point Place fingers under rt coastal margin and instruct to take deep breath. Increased tenderness with sudden stop during inhalation is a positive murphy's sign - ANSWER Murphy's sign All assessment used to r/o appendicitis - ANSWER Obturator muscle, psoas sign, Rovsing's sign Out dated and not recommended to use fo...

ADVANCED Med SURG LATEST 2023/2024 HESI Final RN V2 TEST BANK (COMPLETE 56 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS). SPRING QTR. VERIFIED-GRADED A+ 1. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (SWAN GANZ) ● Assess/monitor for dysrhythmias 2. Pt w/ dysrhythmias (pg 99) ● Calcium of 7.2 (low) 3. LOW Cardiac output ● MI 4. Renal Failure (pg 79) ● 45% BUN 5. S/S of shock (pg 30) ● Hypotension, thready pulse 6. How to check for Carbon monoxide poisoning ● Cherry red mouth or tongue 7. Paracentesis ● E...

HESI Exit Exam Test Bank /MED SURG HESI EXIT EXAM/Latest 2023/2024 Test Bank Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse thehe will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? (ANS- Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptionsat his last visit returns to t...

Nursing 120 Introduction to Med Surg Final Exam Guide 2023. ABG Interpretation: - Throwing up, metabolic alkalosis - Flu, metabolic alkalosis - Main sign of metabolic alkalosis: tingling and numbing sensation, typically fingers and toes - Diarrhea, metabolic acidosis pH 7.35-7.45 PCO2 35-45 (resp) HCO3 22-26 (met) PaCO2 35-45 mm Hg Pa02 88-100 mm Hg SaO2 > 95% 2. Chest Pain: Nursing Action - LAB Tests: o Troponin I & troponin T o CPK/CKMB o Myoglobin  Purpose: cardiac biom...

ATI MED SURG PERIOPERATIVE EXAM 2023. A nurse is caring for a client who has a surgical wound with a Penrose drain in place. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to perform? Cut a slit in a 4in quake gauze pad to place around the drain Use the sterile technique when preforming dressing changes Establish a clamping schedule prior to removal Apply negative pressure when emptying the drain The nurse should change the Penrose drain dressing using the surgical aseptic te...