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Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

EAQ FINAL EXAM | BRAND NEW| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 2024 A patient with pneumonia is being treated at home and has reported fatigue to the nurse. What instructions should the nurse include when teaching the patient about care and recovery at home? Select all that apply. Get adequate rest. Restrict fluid intake. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Resume work to build strength. Take every dose of the prescribed antibiotic - Get adequate rest. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Take every dose of...

HEMATOLOGY TEST BANK 2023/2024 A patient with a hematologic disorder asks the nurse how the body forms blood cells. The nurse should describe a process that takes place where? A) In the spleen B) In the kidneys C) In the bone marrow D) In the liver - CORRECT ANSWER-Ans: C Feedback: Bone marrow is the primary site for hematopoiesis. The liver and spleen may be involved during embryonic development or when marrow is destroyed. The kidneys release erythropoietin, which stimulates the ...

Microbiology Chapter 14 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated Which of the following statements concerning pathology, infection, and disease is true? A. The majority of microorganisms are pathogenic. B. Microorganisms that make up the normal microbiota of an individual never cause disease. C. Pathology refers to the study of structural and functional changes that occur in the body as a result of a disease. D. The term infection is synonymous with the term disease....

NR 508 Chapter 27: Anemia – Questions And 100% Correct Answers Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Pernicious anemia is treate d with: A. Folic acid supplement B. Thiamine supplement C. Vitamin B12 D. Iron 2. Premature infants require iron supplementation with: A. 10 mg/day of iron B. 2 mg/kg per day until age 12 months C. 7 mg/day in diet D. 1 mg/kg per day until adequate intake of iron from foods 3. Breastfed infants should receiv...

Elaborated Questions and Answers 2023(TEST BANK FOR NCLEX-RN) which of the following interventions are a priority during exacerbation of left sided HF - CORRECT ANSWER-high fowlers, O2, diuretics The nurse is preparing a pt to be discharged after a diagnosis of HF. which statement shows an appropriated understanding of nurses teachin - CORRECT ANSWER--I will call doc if I gain more than 2 lbs in a few days an adult is admitted w an acute exacerbation of CHF. vitals are T 99, P 115, R 3...

REHS 2023/24 Exam: Bloodborne Pathogens Potential exposure to which bloodborne pathogen may require post-exposure prophylaxis with injectable immunoglobulins? a. Zika Virus b. Hepatitis B Virus c. Hepatitis C Virus d. Human Immunodeficiency Virus - ANSb. Hepatitis B Virus What is the estimated risk of contracting HIV via needlestick? a. Less than 1% b. Up to 7% c. Greater than 50% d. Between 22% and 30% - ANSa. Less than 1% Which substance would be okay to come in contact with withou...

Week 7: Quiz Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient is being treated for erectile dysfunction. The patient is morbidly obese and is also being treated for a coagulopathy. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated? Subcutaneous pellet testosterone (Testopel). Topical testosterone (AndroGel). Alprostadil (Caverject). Sildenafil (Viagra). The vasoactive injectable alprostadil (Caverject) should not be used in patients with sickle cell anemia, coagulopathy, severe cardiovascular ...

Week 7: Quiz Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient is being treated for erectile dysfunction. The patient is morbidly obese and is also being treated for a coagulopathy. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated? Subcutaneous pellet testosterone (Testopel). Topical testosterone (AndroGel). Alprostadil (Caverject). Sildenafil (Viagra). The vasoactive injectable alprostadil (Caverject) should not be used in patients with sickle cell anemia, coagulopathy, severe cardiovascular ...

A patient has an order for Chloromycetin, 500 mg every 6 hours. The drug comes in 250 mg capsules. What would the nurse administer? - Answer- 2 tabs A nurse is to administer 150 mg of a drug intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vials reads 100 mg/mL. How much would the nurse give? - Answer- 1.5 mL A nurse is to administer 30 mg of furosemide (Lasix) to a client with congestive heart failure (CHF). The vial contains 40 mg/mL. Which is the correct dose to administer? - Answer- 0.75 mL...