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Sign of pulmonary Stabbing chest pain, dyspnea
embolsim
The client reports sudden pulmonary embolsim
shortness of breath,
stabbing chest pain, and they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae
feelings of doom. what is and decreased SaO2
this patient experiencing?
-AGE OVER 5O YEARS
Who is at increase risk for -Increase breast density,
breast cancer? -BMI of 32,
-1-2 alcoholic beverages per week.
hair loss
dependent rubor
peripheral arterial disease
painful ulcerations to the toes
pain when resting
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A nurse is caring for a Offer mints which can overcome the metallic taste
patient who is receiving
radiation therapy for -ADD coffee to sweet beverages or milk
breast cancer and reports -SHOULD consume citrus/tart flavors
a metallic taste in the
mouth. which
recommendation would
you give?
nurse is reviewing Iron toxicity: a client who is received several blood
laboratory values for an transfusions is at risk of hemosiderosis, which is the
adult client who has sickle excess storage of iron in the body
cell anemia and a history
of of receiving blood
transfusions. which of the
following complications
should the nurse monitor
for?
(potentially life threatening emergency!) HOB elevate
Autonomic Dysreflexia 90 degrees, (HIGH FOWLERS) loosen constrictive
due to a C5 spinal cord clothing, assess for full bladder or bowel impaction,
injury (trigger) administer antihypertensives (may cause
stroke, MI, seizure)
Health fair a pt blood Give the client a written record of his BP to bring to
pressure is 150/90 which the provider within 2 MONTHS
action should the nurse
take?
Lupus, what should the erythrocyte sedimentation rate --> indicated
nurse expect to be inflammation
increased?
Pregnancy
Sunlight
what can cause Lupus
Infection
exacerbation?
NOT: exercise
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which medications would Corticosteroids such as prednisone
the nurse administer for
lupus?
AMYLASE begins to increase in 3-6 hours
Amylase typically shows elevation within 12-24 hours
and remain elevated for 2-3 days
Pancreatitis what lab is
elevated?
**LIPASE is also elevated
Hypocalcemia & hypo magnesium is expected
condition of the inner ear in which excess fluid
distorts the inner ear canal system
Meniere's disease
It affects the COCHLEA
AVOID sudden movements
an adolescent has instill a diluted alcohol solution into the ear after
recurrent external otitis, swimming to decrease bacteria and dry the external
what instructions should ear canal
the nurse give?
Kussmaul respirations
DKA Expected findings urine positive for ketones
Hypotension becasue of dehydration
Vaginal Bleeding
Unplanned weight loss
Cervical Cancer
manifestation
Dysuria
Pelvic pain and chest pain
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Gastric surgery and an NG 200 mL of bright red drainage
tube was inserted, which
finding should be
reported to the provider?
Prevents excessive pressure on the suture lines. it
what is the purpose of the drains the air
NG type? -pt will began with taking clear liquids by mouth and
progress accordingly
Polyuria, polydipsia
diabetes insipidus Low specific gravity, Na will be high, serum osmo is
high
Post total knee wear elastic stockings on both of my legs
arthroplasty
Risk factor for Anorexia nervosa because inadequate protein intake -
osteoporosis -> decreased bone density
small body frame
Risk factors for bone loss low vitamin D intake
smoking
I will sit upright for 30 min after taking the medication
Treatment for
to prevent esophageal irritation and ulceration
osteoporosis medication =
alendronate. what
-TAKE IN MORNING
teaching is needed for this
-Calcium supplement at a DIFFERENT time of day
medication?
-TAKE 3O MIN BEFORE FOOD
what to recommend a perform weight bearing exercises
patient with osteoporosis such as walking
what food will the nurse fortified milk
recommend to promote
calcium absorption?
Strategies for preventing begin a program of brisk walking
bone loss
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ATI CMS Critical Care EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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Terms in this set (284)
Sign of pulmonary Stabbing chest pain, dyspnea
embolsim
The client reports sudden pulmonary embolsim
shortness of breath,
stabbing chest pain, and they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae
feelings of doom. what is and decreased SaO2
this patient experiencing?
-AGE OVER 5O YEARS
Who is at increase risk for -Increase breast density,
breast cancer? -BMI of 32,
-1-2 alcoholic beverages per week.
hair loss
dependent rubor
peripheral arterial disease
painful ulcerations to the toes
pain when resting
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A nurse is caring for a Offer mints which can overcome the metallic taste
patient who is receiving
radiation therapy for -ADD coffee to sweet beverages or milk
breast cancer and reports -SHOULD consume citrus/tart flavors
a metallic taste in the
mouth. which
recommendation would
you give?
nurse is reviewing Iron toxicity: a client who is received several blood
laboratory values for an transfusions is at risk of hemosiderosis, which is the
adult client who has sickle excess storage of iron in the body
cell anemia and a history
of of receiving blood
transfusions. which of the
following complications
should the nurse monitor
for?
(potentially life threatening emergency!) HOB elevate
Autonomic Dysreflexia 90 degrees, (HIGH FOWLERS) loosen constrictive
due to a C5 spinal cord clothing, assess for full bladder or bowel impaction,
injury (trigger) administer antihypertensives (may cause
stroke, MI, seizure)
Health fair a pt blood Give the client a written record of his BP to bring to
pressure is 150/90 which the provider within 2 MONTHS
action should the nurse
take?
Lupus, what should the erythrocyte sedimentation rate --> indicated
nurse expect to be inflammation
increased?
Pregnancy
Sunlight
what can cause Lupus
Infection
exacerbation?
NOT: exercise
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which medications would Corticosteroids such as prednisone
the nurse administer for
lupus?
AMYLASE begins to increase in 3-6 hours
Amylase typically shows elevation within 12-24 hours
and remain elevated for 2-3 days
Pancreatitis what lab is
elevated?
**LIPASE is also elevated
Hypocalcemia & hypo magnesium is expected
condition of the inner ear in which excess fluid
distorts the inner ear canal system
Meniere's disease
It affects the COCHLEA
AVOID sudden movements
an adolescent has instill a diluted alcohol solution into the ear after
recurrent external otitis, swimming to decrease bacteria and dry the external
what instructions should ear canal
the nurse give?
Kussmaul respirations
DKA Expected findings urine positive for ketones
Hypotension becasue of dehydration
Vaginal Bleeding
Unplanned weight loss
Cervical Cancer
manifestation
Dysuria
Pelvic pain and chest pain
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Gastric surgery and an NG 200 mL of bright red drainage
tube was inserted, which
finding should be
reported to the provider?
Prevents excessive pressure on the suture lines. it
what is the purpose of the drains the air
NG type? -pt will began with taking clear liquids by mouth and
progress accordingly
Polyuria, polydipsia
diabetes insipidus Low specific gravity, Na will be high, serum osmo is
high
Post total knee wear elastic stockings on both of my legs
arthroplasty
Risk factor for Anorexia nervosa because inadequate protein intake -
osteoporosis -> decreased bone density
small body frame
Risk factors for bone loss low vitamin D intake
smoking
I will sit upright for 30 min after taking the medication
Treatment for
to prevent esophageal irritation and ulceration
osteoporosis medication =
alendronate. what
-TAKE IN MORNING
teaching is needed for this
-Calcium supplement at a DIFFERENT time of day
medication?
-TAKE 3O MIN BEFORE FOOD
what to recommend a perform weight bearing exercises
patient with osteoporosis such as walking
what food will the nurse fortified milk
recommend to promote
calcium absorption?
Strategies for preventing begin a program of brisk walking
bone loss
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