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NSG 233 Exam
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,QUESTION
IV potassium for hypokalemia, why monitor urine output?
Answer:
Make sure patient can waste the potassium as well, makes sure hyperkalemia doesnt occur
QUESTION
Ingested corrosive substance - ABC - what do you implement first?
Answer:
Asses ariway
QUESTION
Client comes in with CO poisioning, what do you check first before treatment?
Answer:
assess carboxyhemoglobin levels
QUESTION
Acetaminophen overdose - what do you give?
,Answer:
acetylcysteine
- looses secretions and mucus
QUESTION
ETOH withdrawal client recieves Lorazepam. What will you monitor?
Answer:
Vitals every 30 minutes
low light
restrain leave
alone
QUESTION
STI medications needed, but take anticoagulants?
Answer:
Ceftriaxone is not conpatable, they are already on anticoagulant
QUESTION
Client with full blown psychosis in the ER. What is the immediate goal?
Answer:
gain control of the situation, then determine risk for patient self harm
, QUESTION
Manifestation of a tension pneumothroax?
Answer:
can mimic hypovolemia
- trachela shift and central cyanosis
QUESTION
How would you describe a tension pneumotheroax?
Answer:
allows air inot the plerual space that cannot escape
QUESTION
Type of patient who would be at risk for a spontaneous pneumothorax?
Answer:
a patient with chronic emphysema
QUESTION
Client on PCA pump with morphine. What do you monitor?
Answer:
monitor respiratory status and sedation levels
QUESTION
Rhabdomyolosis assessment findings?
NSG 233 Exam
Med Surg
Question Bank with
Latest Questions
Verified Exam Sets
Updated 2024/2025
,QUESTION
IV potassium for hypokalemia, why monitor urine output?
Answer:
Make sure patient can waste the potassium as well, makes sure hyperkalemia doesnt occur
QUESTION
Ingested corrosive substance - ABC - what do you implement first?
Answer:
Asses ariway
QUESTION
Client comes in with CO poisioning, what do you check first before treatment?
Answer:
assess carboxyhemoglobin levels
QUESTION
Acetaminophen overdose - what do you give?
,Answer:
acetylcysteine
- looses secretions and mucus
QUESTION
ETOH withdrawal client recieves Lorazepam. What will you monitor?
Answer:
Vitals every 30 minutes
low light
restrain leave
alone
QUESTION
STI medications needed, but take anticoagulants?
Answer:
Ceftriaxone is not conpatable, they are already on anticoagulant
QUESTION
Client with full blown psychosis in the ER. What is the immediate goal?
Answer:
gain control of the situation, then determine risk for patient self harm
, QUESTION
Manifestation of a tension pneumothroax?
Answer:
can mimic hypovolemia
- trachela shift and central cyanosis
QUESTION
How would you describe a tension pneumotheroax?
Answer:
allows air inot the plerual space that cannot escape
QUESTION
Type of patient who would be at risk for a spontaneous pneumothorax?
Answer:
a patient with chronic emphysema
QUESTION
Client on PCA pump with morphine. What do you monitor?
Answer:
monitor respiratory status and sedation levels
QUESTION
Rhabdomyolosis assessment findings?
