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MED SURG-CRITICAL CARE SHOCK AND SEPSIS Med surg-Critical care Shock and sepsis A student is caring for a client who suffered massive blood loss after trauma. How does the student correlate the blood loss with the client's mean arterial pressure (MAP)? a. It causes vasoconstriction and increased MAP. b. Lower blood volume lowers MAP. c. There is no direct correlation to MAP. d. It raises cardiac output and MAP. B ~ Lower blood volume will decrease MAP. The other answers are not accura...

MED SURG VISUAL AND AUDITORY PROBLEMS Med Surg Visual and Auditory Problems The nurse evaluates that wearing bifocals improved the patient's myopia and presbyopia by assessing for a. strength of the eye muscles. b. both near and distant vision. c. cloudiness in the eye lenses. d. intraocular pressure changes. ANS: B The lenses are prescribed to correct the patient's near and distant vision. The nurse may also assess for cloudiness of the lenses, increased intraocular pressure, and ...

MED SURG URINARY SYSTEM Med surg Urinary System The nurse understands that a major function of the kidneys is to remove potentially toxic waste products from the blood. Which function is inaccurate? Regulate blood pressure through the conservation of fluids. The nurse is collecting data on a patient who experienced a sport injury to the lower back area. Which finding will cause the nurse greatest concern? Flank edema and bloody urine The formation of urine is a critical physiological f...

MED SURG HESI RN Med Surg HESI RN Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? A) Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties. B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. C) Facial weakness and paralysis. D) Difficulty in chewing, talking, and swallowing. B A 67-year-old woman who lives alone is admitted after tripping on a rug in her home and fractures her hip. Which predisposing factor probably led to th...

MED SURG NERVOUS SYSTEM Med surg Nervous System Nerve impulses are sent to slow the heart's rate of contraction. The nerve fibers sending these signals will most likely belong to which division of the nervous system? -Parasympathetic division An inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) is associated with . -hyperpolarization Schwann cells are functionally similar to oligodendrocytes If a motor neuron in the body were stimulated by an electrode placed about midpoint along the length ...

MED SURGE RESPIRATORY Med Surge Respiratory Fever can cause because of excessive fluid loss due to diaphoresis. Increased temperature also increases and the demands for 02. Dehydration, metabolism Clients at high risk for pneumonia 1.) Altered level of consciousness 2.) depressed or absent gag and cough reflex 3.) Susceptible to aspirating oropharyngeal secretions, including alcoholics, anesthetized individuals 4.) Brain injury 5.) drug overdose 6.) stroke victims 7.) Immunocompromis...

MED-SURG CARDIOVASCULAR HESI RN Med-Surg Cardiovascular HESI RN 1. A client complains of crushing chest pain that radiates to his left arm. He should be presented with the following treatment: 1. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and morphine 2. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and codeine 3. Oxygen, nitroglycerin, meperidine, and thrombolytics 4. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroprusside, and morphine Answer: 1. Aspirin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and morphine 2. Which lifestyle changes should a clien...

MED SURG, INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM Med Surg, Integumentary System 1. When the nurse is assessing a 42-year-old woman, the patient states that she is using topical fluorouracil (Efudex, Fluoroplex) to treat actinic keratoses on her face. Which additional information will be most important for the nurse to obtain? a. Method of birth control the patient is using b. History of extensive sun exposure by the patient c. Length of time the patient has used the medication d. Appearance of the t...

MED SURG, NERVOUS SYSTEM STUDY QUESTIONS Med Surg, Nervous System Study Questions Study 1. When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patient's health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. ANS: A When admitting a patient who is likely to be a...

NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS: LIVER, BILIARY AND PANCREATIC DISORDERS NCLEX Practice Questions: Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders 1. For a client in hepatic coma, which outcome would be the most appropriate? A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. B. The client exhibits no ecchymotic areas. C. The client increases oral intake to 2,000 calories/day. D. The client exhibits increased serum albumin level. 1. Answer: A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. ...