Pn 140 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A health care provider is providing community education on signs and symptoms of stroke. Which of the following best describe the signs and symptoms of a stroke? A Diaphoresis and jaw pain B Indigestion and shortness of breath C Weakness and edema D Facial droop and slurred speech  D Facial droop and slurred speech A patient with a history of ischemic stroke is receiving warfarin therapy. Which of the following statements indicates the patient has a correct understanding of war...

Propylthiouracil (PTU)  Hyperthyroidism CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo CV: edema, vasculitis GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste What is emphysema?  destruction of alveolar wall and of the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate blood What is bronchitis?  - inflammation of the bronchi - thick excessive bronchial secretions Can you cure COPD?  Not curable, but is preventable. Also, can be managed once di...

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The healthcare provider is teaching a group of senior citizens about risk factors for heart failure. Which of these factors will the healthcare provider include in the teaching? Choose all answers that apply: A History of preeclampsia B Hypertension C Sleep apnea D Obesity E Increased high density lipoproteins (HDL) F High sodium intake  A,B,C,D,F A patient diagnosed with heart failure has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following will the healthcare provide...

Which of the following devices should be used to ensure the appropriate amount of irrigation pressure during a wound irrigation? A. 10 mL syringe with a 19 gauge needle B. 35 mL syringe with a 19 gauge needle C. steady flow of fluid from a height of 12 inches above the wound D. steady but gentle squirt of irrigant through a catheter irrigating system  B. 35 mL syringe with a 19 gauge needle Which of the following are common sites for development of pressure ulcers? (select all that ...

A patient who has a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Assessments include increasing dyspnea and a cough producing thick, purulent mucus. Which class of medications should the healthcare provider to administer first? A Leukotriene inhibitor B Beta-2 agonist C Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent D Mucolytic  B Beta-2 agonist For a patient who is in the late stages of chronic bronchitis, which of the following would indicate the patient has...

A client who has been diagnosed with calculi reports that the pain is intermittent and less colicky. Which of the following nursing actions is most important at this time? A. Report hematuria to the physician B. Strain the urine carefully C. Administer meperidine (Demerol) every 3 hours D. Apply warm compresses to the flank area  B. Strain the urine carefully Intermittent pain that is less colicky indicates that the calculi may be moving along the urinary tract. Fluids should be enc...

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A patient on a medical unit has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the priority action that the nurse should take? a. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor. b. Check the patient's BP. c. Instruct the patient to avoid high-potassium foods. d. Call the lab and request a redraw of the lab to verify results.  a. Dysrhythmias may occur with an elevated potassium level and are potentially lethal. Monitor the rhythm while contacting physician or calling the rapid response team. ...

A patient reports they do not eat enough iodine in their diet. What condition are they most susceptible to? A. Pheochromocytoma B. Hyperthyroidism C. Thyroid Storm D. Hypothyroidism  D. Hypothyroidism Iodine helps make T3 and T4....if a person does not consume enough iodine they are at risk for developing HYPOTHYROIDISM. A patient is being discharged home for treatment of hypothyroidism. Which medication is most commonly prescribed for this condition? A. Tapazole 2 0 2 4 /2025 ...