Orthostatic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen Q: marked gait disorders are not normally a consequence of aging alone but more likely indicative of? Answer: underlying medical condition Q: gait disorders: arthritis of the knee may result in? Answer: ligamentous weakness & instability causing legs to give way or collapse Q: gait disorders: what disease may cause neuro damage & result in ga...

What is the equation for cardiac output? - CO = HR x SV What is preload? - the heart is being stretched out What does preload reflect? - how much fluid is in the heart What is afterload? - resistance the ventricle must overcome to eject blood Example of increased preload - CHF Example of increased afterload - hypertension What is blood pressure? - force of blood against vessel walls What is systolic blood pressure? - amount of pressure generated by the left ventricle to distribute blood ...

NSG124/ NSG 124 Final Exam: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: What can happen when there is a abrupt discontinuation of phenytoin? Answer: - seizures, withdrawal epilepsy Q: A client who has been taking meds for seizure disorder is asking about the nurse getting pregnant, what is the correct response from nurse? Answer: Antiseizure meds are tatrogenic Q: The nurse is caring for a client w...

phenytoin correct answers Dilantin anticonvulsant "phenyTOXIC" : can't talk, can't walk: push IV slow TX: chronic seizures Therapeutic Range: 10-20 (>20- hold RX) *report ataxia, hand tremor, slurred speech* *suicidal ideation, new rash (Steven Johnson)* gingival hyperplasia expected! urine discoloration is common. *alternative BC phenytoin levels correct answers 10-20 trihexyphenidyl correct answers Artane TX parkinson sx, EPS "tri hex" orthostatic hypotension ank...

NU 641 Quiz 4 Exam Questions with All Correct Answers Men who use transdermal testosterone gel (AndroGel) should be advised to avoid: 1. Washing their hands after applying the gel 2. Wearing occlusive clothing while using the gel 3. Exposure to estrogens while using the gel 4. Skin-to-skin contact with pregnant women while using the gel - ANSWER 4 Education when prescribing androgens to male patients includes advising that: 1. Short-term use places the patient at risk for he...

The nurse anticipates the patient with BPH will mostly likely report which symptom? CORRECT ANSWER difficulty starting flow of urine A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime. The nurse should monitor the patient's: CORRECT ANSWER blood pressure - Hytrin can cause orthostatic hypotension A client returned from a TURP with CBI. In which situation should the nurse increase the flow rate of the CBI: CORRECT ANSWER when the drainage becomes bright red A patient is to recei...

ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS CMS PROCTORED EXAM 2023/ 2024 LATEST!!! QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to collect a stool specimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?  Answer: Avoid placing the toilet tissue in the bedpan after defecation 2. A nurse is planning to apply a belt restraint to a client who is confused and at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse make?- ...

S/S Dehydration correct answer: - low grade fever - tachycardia - weak thready pulse - hypotension - orthostatic hypotension - decreased CVP - tachypnea - dizziness - sunken eyeballs S/S Fluid Overload correct answer: -Changes in pulse rate and respiratory rate -Lung sounds-crackles -Edema -Weight gain -Neck and hand vein distention -Confusion -Decreased Hgb, Hct, and Protein Sodium (Na) correct answer: 135-145 mEq/L Causes of Hyponatremia correct answer: Diuretics G...

HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT TEST BANK | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 100% CORRECT. As a mandatory reporter, the nurse notifies the authorities with which of the following? Suspicion of child or elder abuse/neglect. Proof of substance abuse in minors. Any bruising on a child or older adult. Proof of intimate partner violence. A A 50 year-old patient is in the intensive care unit (ICU) with septic shock. The nurse receives an order to notify the provider if the patient's mean arteria...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2023 PROCTORED EXAM - STUDY GUIDE Pharmacology Final Exam Questions 1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic ...