HESI MED SURG 55 QUESTIONS ANSWERS 2018 RN V1-Clinical Complex Med Surg (Updated)

1. Guaiac Occult Test. What lab is most important? Platelet count 2. Patient had BDP 3 months ago with dehydration. What would warrant the nurse immediate intervention? Positive Gastro Occult 3.A patient with Parkinson's "Freezes". Pretends there is a crack on the floor and carefully lifts leg and steps over. Confirm that this is the correct and effective technique 4. Patient had Atrial Fibrillation and then AED was used. One minute later, patient sudden goes in to ventricular tachycardia. What should the nurse do? Administer adenosine over 1-2 seconds IV 5. Heart failure acute exacerbation. How to reduce cardiac workload? Bedside commode 6. External fixation device- what should the nurse do first? Assess for peripheral pulse at the foot 7. COPD patient is experience shortness of breath. pursed lip breathing 8. Client with CVA (stroke). Has only eaten half of their food. Family is concern about nutrition. What should the nurse tell the family?