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Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada 5th Edition By Jeffrey Chapter 01: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada Tyerman: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of pneumonia and explains to the patient that together they will plan the patient’s care and set goals for discharge. The patient asks, “How is that different from what the doctor does?” Which ...

Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada 5th Edition By Jeffrey Chapter 01: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada Tyerman: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of pneumonia and explains to the patient that together they will plan the patient’s care and set goals for discharge. The patient asks, “How is that different from what the doctor does?” Which ...

CPR and First aid Questions and Answers 2023 how to recognize an emergency look for unusual noises, sights, odors, appearances and behaviors example: screams, breaking glass, crashing metal safety do not risk your own _________________ in orer to rescue or provide first aid to another person Good Samaritan Laws state laws that help protect healthcare professionals and ordinary citizens from liability while giving emergency care to accident victims. You are protected if y...

Static Cardiology – NREMT qSinus tach / Stable Routine care -Assess and manage ABCs -O2 maintain SPO2 94% -IV -Monitor 4 & 12 lead -Vitals / SAMPLE / OPQRST - Reassess q 10 minutes End 45y female with dyspnea for one hour. Alert; no JVD; heart regular without murmur; lungs clear. P 113 BP 143/91 RR 16 O2Sat 93% Asystole / Unstable Routine care -Assess and manage ABCs -O2 maintain SPO2 94% -IV -Monitor 4 & 12 lead -Vitals / SAMPLE / OPQRST - Reassess at the begi...

Advanced MedSurg Proctor Exam 2023 (NEW) Questions and accurate answers and Rationales. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure . Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Bradycardia- more tachycardia cuz of a failing ventricle , SNS is activated to compensate . b. Flushed skin- duskly it wIll look like c. d. Jugular vein distention→ Right Rationale: ATI MS: pg. 362 ch 32 pdf Left side: dyspnea, orthopnea(SOB while lying down), noc dyspnea, di...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

1. When caring for children with respiratory issues in relationship to the anatomy and physiology of the child's respiratory system, it is important to recognize which of the following? A. The diameter of the child's trachea is about the size of the child's little finger. B. As soon as the child is born, respiratory passages needed during fetal life close. C. Full development of the lungs and respiratory organs involved does not occur until the child is an adolescent. D. The newborn us...

Tx of anaphylaxis with diphenhydramine (dosage) - 50 mg (1ml) IV stat Note: this is NOT done before Epi; in allergy may start with 12.5 to 25 mg IVP Assessing peripheral (emergency) blood pressure; no BP cuffs - Radial pulse = AT LEAST 80 (Systolic) Femoral pulse = AT LEAST 70 Carotid pulse = AT LEAST 60 Emergency oxygen** - Adult RR <12 or >20 Child RR <15 or >30 Infant RR <25 or >50 Croup Tx - Supportive care, watch child, have parents watch for fever, dyspnea; PE fo...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

2 Step Challenge - assertively voice concerns at least 2 times - then run it up the ladder ABCs Priority - Airway Breathing Circulation Accountability - ability to answer for one's own actions active listening (SOLER) - Pt Centered Care Sit facing pt Observe open posture Lean toward pt Estab./maintain intermittent eye contact Relax Acute Illness - rapidly occurring illness, short duration, potentially severe, return to normal level of function Acute vs. Chronic - Acute needs may po...