The nurse calls a surgeon - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI A2 ENTRANCE EXAM: READING COMPREHENSION, CHEMISTRY, GRAMMAR, BIOLOGY, VOCABULARY & GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, CRITICAL THINKING, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY AND MATH VERSION 2 (With answers) Reading Comprehension Neurologists and biological psychologists have witnessed a sharp increase in the knowledge and understanding of particular structures of the brain over the past two decades. As technology becomes ever more advanced, scientists are able to isolate the functions of even small regions of ...

Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Ignatavicius Workman Test Bank Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providin...

1) A nurse is reviewing the techniques for transferring a client from a bed to a chair with a group of assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? ANS: Use lower-body strength RATIONALE: The nurse should instruct the AP to use lower-body strength when lifting a client to reduce stress on the back 2) A nurse is participating in a quality improvement study about the effectiveness of client pain management on the unit. Which of the following stra...

Leadership HESI question with complete solution rated A+ 2023The nurse calls the surgeon to report that a male client who has transitioned from a PCA to PO analgesic one hour ago is now complaining in a loud voice and asking for the PCA pump. The nurse explains that the client's behavior is disturbing his roommate. The client's BP has increased from 120/72 to 150/98. Which question is best to include in the recommendation component of the SBAR report the the surgeon? A. Could the behavior b...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Fundamentals CMS Midterm Terms in this set (200) A nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a client who has developed chest pain that becomes worse with inspiration. The nurse auscultates a high- pitched scratching sound during both systole and diastole with the diaphragm of the stethoscope positioned at the left sternal border. Which of the following heart sounds should the nurse document? A. Audible Click B. Murmur C. Third heart sound D. Pericardial friction rub A nurse is obtaining ...

1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal 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- Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b- Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c- Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream. d- Reinforce thi...

ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide STUDY FOR EXIT HESI/ATI EXAM ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide (2022) 271. A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. What action should the nurse take? (correct Answer- Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water 272. Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow incontinence? A client Who is confused and f...

HESI Fundamentals Exam V6 (VERSION 6) (130 Questions with Answers) (2023/2024) (Graded A+) HESI Fundamentals Exam V6 (VERSION 6) 1. A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about expected changes of aging. Which of the following statements by a group member indicates that the teaching has been effective? "I should expect my heart rate to take longer to return to normal after excessive as I get older." 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and h...

In preparation for new antimicrobial stewardship regulatory requirements, a hospital is creating an antimicrobial stewardship committee. What should be the first step in supporting this new patient safety initiative? A. Reach out to subject matter experts to gain insight on different compliance issues. B. Work with information technology (IT) to build antibiotic indication and time-out screens. C. Partner with key stakeholders to perform a gap analysis of current state to ideal state. D. Rev...