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What is the best indication of an acute neurological
problem? - ANS-Change in level of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of
diet do you expect to be ordered for the patient? -
ANSClear liquids
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year
old patient with severe dementia? - ANS-?
Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place.
how do you ensure effective drain function? -
ANSCompress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish
suction.
a patient on warfarin(Coumadin/jantoven) has an INR of
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6. Which medication would you anticipate administering?
- ANS-Vitamin K
While in a supine position your patient States" I'm tired
and cannot catch my breath". Physical assessment reveals
juggler vein distention and a 3rd heart sound(S3). These
symptoms are indicative of what condition? -
ANSHeart failure
Upon entry to your patient's room, you find her sitting in
high Fowler's Position and complaining of shortness of
breath. Her respiratory rate is 34 breaths/minute And 02
sat is 84%. Which mode of oxygen delivery would most
likely reverse the symptoms? - ANS-Non rebreather mask
What is an early symptom that a patient is developing a
complication of heart failure? - ANS-Edema in the legs
and feet
You were hired to work the medical unit and when you
arrive at work the charge nurse has assigned you to the
post surgical unit since they are under staffed. Which is
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the most appropriate action? - ANS-Report to the post
surgical unit
What type of personal protective equipment(Ppe) Is
applied prior to entering a room for a patient with with C
diff? - ANS-Gown and gloves
When would sucralfate(Carafate) 4 times daily be
scheduled for? - ANS-1 hour before meals and at bedtime
Your new patient was admitted with Blunt force trauma to
the abdomen Following a motor vehicle accident. A NG
Tube is in place for decompression, however, you note
during the assessment that the stomach is rigid and hard
during palpation. What condition do you suspect. - ANS-
Hemorrhage
What is clubbing of the fingers most likely associated
with? - ANS-Chronic oxygen deficiency
Is your patient with hepatitis C Exhibits signs of jaundice
and a distended abdomen. What procedure would you