Sepsis and rationale - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Newborn sepsis questions and answers graded A+ A nurse should recognize which of the following signs as a manifestation of sepsis in the neonate? [Select all that apply.] A. Lethargy B. Tachypnea C. Hypothermia D. Sunken fontanel E. Low serum glucose ANSWERS: A, B, C & E RATIONALE: Signs of sepsis in a neonate are subtle and may resemble other disorders. Diagnosis is based on clinical manifestations and culture (e.g., blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid) results. It is impor...

What factor predisposes an infant to fluid imbalances? a. Immature kidney functioning b. Decreased surface area c. Lower metabolic rate d. Decreased daily exchange of extracellular fluid Answer: A Rationale: The infant’s kidneys are functionally immature at birth and are inefficient in excreting waste products of metabolism. Infants have a relatively high body surface area (BSA) compared with adults. This allows a higher loss of fluid to the environment. A higher metabolic r...

1. The bacterium most likely to be transmitted from mother to infant during labor and cause neonatal sepsis is: a. Escherichia coli b. Staphylococcus aureus c. Group B Streptococcus d. Group A Streptococcus - Answer-Group B Streptococcus Rationale: In Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infections, heavy maternal colonization is associated with an increased risk for preterm labor, which in turn is a significant risk factor for neonatal infection. Intrauterine infection of the fetus th...

Advanced Patho HESI Questions and Answers Rated A+ The nurse hears short, high-pitched sounds just before the end of inspiration in the right and left lower lobes when auscultating a client's lungs. How should this finding be recorded? Fine crackles are short, high pitched sounds heard just before the end of inspiration that are the result of rapid equalization of pressure when collapsed alveoli or terminal bronchioles suddenly snap open. The nurse is assessing an older client and determines ...

Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...

HESI Exit Exam Test Bank QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Following discS-eTahechMianrkget,plaacemtoaBluey acnldieSnelltyowuritShtuddyuMoadteerianl al ulcer tells the nurse the he 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? A. Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream 2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last v...

ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN A EXAM WITH EXPLANATIONS A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum and is receiving IV fluid replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? correct-a. BUN 25 mg/dL rationale The nurse should report an elevated BUN to the provider since it can indicate dehydration. A nurse is assessing four newborns. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? correct -d. a newborn who is 1...

PREDICTOR HESSI 05/2018 1. An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has a 5-year history of hypertension. The client has a headache and rate the pain 5 on a pain scale 0 to 10. The client’s blood pressure is currently 142/89. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply) A. Administer a daily dose of lisinopril as scheduled. B. Assess the client for postural hypotension. C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately D. Provide a PRN dose of acetamin...

Test Bank For Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th Edition by Perry & Shannon E., Hockenberry ISBN 9780323096102 Chapter 1-48 | Complete Guide A+. Table of Contents Chapter 1: 21st Century Maternity Nursing Chapter 2: Community Care: The Family and Culture Chapter 3: Assessment and Health Promotion Chapter 4: Reproductive System Concerns Chapter 5: Infertility, Contraception, and Abortion Chapter 6: Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development Chapter 7: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy Chapter 8: ...

A nurse is assessing a client who has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order and has stopped breathing. The family asks the nurse to resuscitate the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Begin CPR on the client. B) Respect the client's preferences. C) Apply oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. D) Gather equipment for mechanical ventilation. A) Begin CPR on the client. Rationale: The nurse should not begin CPR on the client, because this action goes against...