Studienführer, Klassennotizen & Zusammenfassungen

A 15 year old female presents in the ED with shortness of breath and wheezing. What other clinical manifestation is a classic sign of an acute asthma attack? A. Increased HR B. Decreased sputum C. Inability to speak in full sentences D. Diplopia - ANSWER-C. Inability to speak in full sentences In a patient diagnosed with asthma, which of the following medications would a nurse expect to administer? Select all that apply. A) Beta1 adrenergic agonist B) Bronchodilator C) Anti inflammator...

A patient who had a hemi-glossectomy earlier today is assessed postoperatively, revealing a paten airway, stable vital signs, and no bleeding or drainage from the operative site. The nurse notes the patient is alert. What is the patients priority need at this time? - ANSWER-An effective means of communicating with the nurse The nurse is obtaining a health history on a new patient with oral cancer. The patient had surgery earlier today. What is the priority postoperative assessment for the nur...

A client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. The HCP orders intestinal suction via an NG tube. The loss of which constituents associated with NG suctioning is most important to consider with this client? A. Protein Enzymes B. Carbohydrates C. Vitamins and Minerals D. Water and Electrolytes - ANSWER-D After a partial gastrectomy is performed, a client is returned to the surgical unit with IV fluids running and an NG tube. After 30 minutes the nurse...

1. To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will the nurse ask? "Do you have to urinate at night?" "Do you have blood in your urine?" "Do you have to urinate frequently?" "Do you have pain when you urinate?" - ANSWER-"Do you have pain when you urinate?" 2. When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next action should be to send a urine specimen to the laboratory to test for ketones. obtain a...

The nurse is reviewing the client's urinalysis results. The finding that is most suggestive of dehydration of the client is: - ANSWER-Specific gravity 1.035; Specific gravity is reflective of hydration status. A concentrated specific gravity, such as 1.035, is suggestive of dehydration. Bright yellow urine suggests ingestion of multiple vitamins. Proteinuria can be benign or be caused by conditions which alter kidney function. Creatinine measures the ability of the kidney to filter the blood. ...

Naturally acquired active immunity - ANSWER-occurs as a direct result of infection by a specific microorganism ex: measles Artificially acquired active immunity - ANSWER-results from administration of a killed or weakened microorganism or toxoid ex: influenza vaccine Passive immunity - ANSWER-ready-made antibodies are given to a susceptible person ex: Newborns receive passive immunity to some disease for which their mothers have manufactured antibodies. lymphoid tissues function - AN...

How is musculoskeletal health related to the care of your patients - ANSWER-Reason for hospitalization A comorbidity (like osteoporosis or paget's disease) that may influence patient safety Impact on the patients ability to perform ADLs Impact on the ability of the patient to safely return to the home environment Does the patient have a condition or take medications that could impact bone health? Posture - ANSWER-Curvature of the spine, length, symmetry, deformities. The position whe...

Which potential side effect would the nurse include in teaching plan for a patient undergoing radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer? Select all that apply -Hoarseness -changes in taste -difficulty swallowing -changes in color of hair -skin problems - ANSWER--Hoarseness -changes in taste -difficulty swallowing -skin problems A patient who underwent a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) returns for a follow-up appointment. Which assessment technique would the nurse use to detect local i...

During assessment of the patient's skin, the nurse observes a similar pattern of small, raised lesions on the left and right upper back areas. Which term should the nurse use to document these lesions? - ANSWER-Symmetric The nurse prepares to obtain a culture from a patient who has a possible fungal infection on the foot. Which items should the nurse gather for this procedure? - ANSWER-Cotton-tipped applicators A dark-skinned patient has been admitted to the hospital with chronic heart fa...

* The nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about home care and management of symptoms. What should the nurse encourage the client to do at home? Select all that apply. A Allow periods of rest in the afternoon B Perform range of motion exercises daily C Place a pillow under the knees at night before sleeping D Use heating packs to relax stiff joints as needed - ANSWER-A, B, D A Patient presents with a butterfly shaped erythematous rash around the bri...