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The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point? - CORRECT ANSWER Completion of the surgical procedure Side effects the patient may encounter as a result of extracoproreal circulation include: - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammatory responses After retracting the nerve roots during a laminectomy, this structure is incised before getting to the disc. - CORRECT ANSWER Posterior longitudinal ligament Of the following, which is not a symptom of compartment syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER ...

Select from the following a medication that is used for PONV and has the potential to prolong the QT interval a) droperidol b) dolasteran c) prochlorperazine d) scopolamine patch - CORRECT ANSWER A) droperidol Allergic reactions to latex range from skin disease to asthma and anaphylaxis that can result in chronic illness, disability, career loss, hardship and death. What types of signs and symptoms would be indicative of an allergic contact dermatitis response to contact with natural ru...

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understand the teaching? - CORRECT ANS I will check my heart rate before I take the medication A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atrocastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which of the following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor? - CORRECT ANS creatinine kinase A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who h...

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is to start a new prescription for sucralfate. Which of the following actions of sucralfate should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANS Forms a protective barrier over ulcers Secretions by the parietal and chief cells, hydrochloric acid and pepsin, can further irritate the ulcerated areas. Sucralfate, a mucosal protectant, forms a gel-like substance that coats the ulcer, creating a barrier to hydrochlori...

What is 190 lb in kilograms (kg)? - CORRECT ANS 86.18 A person has pernicious anemia. What would you expect to be included in their prescription? - CORRECT ANS Vit B12 The dosage of what medication must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency? - CORRECT ANS prednisone A person is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What medication would you anticipate administering FIRST to control seizures? - CORRECT ANS lorazepam What education would you provide for a person who is recei...

what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - CORRECT ANS Montelukast Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? - CORRECT ANS I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions. A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? - CORRECT ANS 2.5 What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - CORRECT ANS spironolactione ...

A nurse contacts a client's provider on the telephone to obtain a prescription for pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANS Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names. -The nurse should ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication if the stated name is one the nurse is not familiar with. -The nurse should read the prescription back to the provider using words in place of abbreviations to reduce the risk of error. The...

Specialty Practice of Medical Surgical Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Patient educators Leaders Advocates for the patient and family National Certification from Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Quality Improvement (QI) - CORRECT ANSWER Indicators used to monit...

shared identity related to a social and cultural heritage - CORRECT ANSWER ETHNICITY state ran program for the indigent - CORRECT ANSWER MEDICALS Transcultural nursing theorist - CORRECT ANSWER LEININGER do no harm - CORRECT ANSWER NONMALEFICENCE act of receiving and sending messages - CORRECT ANSWER COMMUNICATION a way to identify new knowledge , improve professional education and practice - CORRECT ANSWER NURSING REASEARCH advance practice registered nurse - CORRECT ANSWER NURSE PRACTI...

Risks - CORRECT ANSWER The effect of uncertainty on objectives The chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives Being prepared for the worst and being poised to exploit opportunities as they are discovered Risk management strategies' general focus - CORRECT ANSWER Meeting or exceeding an organization's objectives Adhering to control-based objectives, rules and/or controls Complying with regulatory requirements Communication and Consultation - CORRECT ANSWER Risk...