Med surgical nclex - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: Cardiac Practice Questions NCLEX with Complete Solutions Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a pt exhibiting signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease? 1. Decrease anxiety 2. Enhance myocardial oxygenation 3. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin 4. Educate the pt about his symptoms 2. Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a pt exhibits signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. W/out adequate oxygenation, the myocardium ...

MED SURG NURSING TEST BANK 10TH EDITION (UPDATED) BY LINTON ALL CHAPTERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What provides direction for individualized care and assures the delivery of accurate, safe care through a definitive pathway that promotes the client’s and the support persons’ progress toward positive outcomes? a. Physician’s orders b. Progress notes c. Nursing care plan ...

MED SURG FINAL ATI EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS. Deep brain stimulation ● An electrode is implanted in the thalamus. ● A current is delivered through a small pulse generator implanted under the skin of the upper chest. Electrical stimulation from DBS impulses decreases tremors and involuntary movements, and can decrease medications required to control PD. NURSING ACTIONS: Monitor for infection, brain hemorrhage, or stroke-like symptoms. INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE ● Because PD is a dege...

A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter into a client's arm prior to initiating IV fluid therapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent infection A) thread the IV catheter so that the hub rests at the insertion site B) shave the excess hair from around the insertion site C) cleanse the site with hydrogen perioxide prior to IV cath insertion D) palate the site carefully just before inserting the IV catheter - correct answer A (COPY) When init...

Perioperative Care NCLEX Questions - MED SURG FINAL A patient is to have a left inguinal hernia repair at the outpatient surgical clinic. Preoperatively, it is most important for the nurse to determine whether the a. patient has had any experience with outpatient surgery in the past. b. patient's medical plan covers outpatient surgery. c. patient plans to stay overnight at the surgical center. d. patient has someone available for transportation and care at home. The nurse ...

Med Surg Gastrointestinal 2024 NCLEX Exam Questions with Answers and Rationale The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? Notify the health care provider (HCP). Administer the presc...

MED SURG FINAL ATI EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS. Deep brain stimulation ● An electrode is implanted in the thalamus. ● A current is delivered through a small pulse generator implanted under the skin of the upper chest. Electrical stimulation from DBS impulses decreases tremors and involuntary movements, and can decrease medications required to control PD. NURSING ACTIONS: Monitor for infection, brain hemorrhage, or stroke-like symptoms. INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE ● Because PD is a deg...

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Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 35: Dysrhythmias, Chapter 36: Nursing Management: Dysrhythmias, EAQ- Lewis Med Surg CH.36, Nursing Management: Dysrhythmias- Assessment of Cardiac Rhythms, Med-Sure Lewis Study Guide 100% SOLVED The patient has an electrocardiographic (ECG) tracing that is 50 beats/minute, the rhythm is regular, and there is a P wave before every QRS complex. The QRS has a normal shape and duration, and the PR interval is normal. What is your response? A. Administer atr...