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MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

You are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? A) 1000 mL/hr B) 500 mL/hr C) 250 mL/hr D) 125 mL/hr - Answer- B) 500 mL/hr A patient has been in the ED for several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and c/o leg pain. His wife ...

NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Test 1 2023. Decreases citric acid cycle production of NADH and leads to using Acetyl-CoA for ketogenesis and lipogenesis What can Reactive Oxygen Species cause? - ANSWER Heart disease, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), CV disease, HTN, HLD, DM, ischemic heart disease, HF, OSA. Lipid perioxidation, damage proteins, fragment DNA, less *protein synthesis*, chromatin destruction, damage mitochondria What is the body's defense agai...

CNA Kansas State Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass OBRA Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Minimum Standards for LTC Communities are: _____ and _____ quality of care and quality of life How many hours are required for CNA Certification? 2 parts and total Part 1- 40 hours, Part 2- 50 hours, Total- 90 hours After completing Part 1 of the CNA course, a student may work as a what? Nutrition assistant What 2 tests need to be passed to obtain a CNA Certification? State written and skills test W...

Rasmussen NUR 1172 Nutrition Exam 3 abuse of alcohol can lead to diminished levels of which minerals? - CORRECT ANSWER K, Mg, Zn aspirin, an analgesic, has an enhanced effect when combined with what substance? - CORRECT ANSWER caffeine how can poor nutritional status have a major impact on the risk of drug-nutrient interactions? - CORRECT ANSWER - stimulated or suppressed appetite - decreased intestinal absorption - increased renal excretion -...

assertive communication - Answer-a communication style characterized by confidence and consideration for others Fogging - Answer-Assertive skill in which a person responds to a criticism by making noncommittal statements that cannot be argued against passive communication - Answer-A form of communication in which the individual fails to say what is meant cybernetic model - Answer-Nurse executive who wants to implement a program 1. needs assessment 2. program implementation 3. results as...

Antipsychotic meds Correct Answer primarily used for schizophrenia & psychotic disorders -also used as adjunctive meds for management of tx-resistant depression & other conditions -not curative -decrease/control symptoms/improve quality of life Schizophrenia Correct Answer a disturbance that must last for 6 months or longer, including at least one month of positive symptoms or negative symptoms -neurodevelopmental, brain disorder -psychological condition involving chronic or repeated epi...

Final Exam:NR572/ NR 572 (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Advanced Acute Care Management Exam Review |Week 5-8| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: What non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic is used in the treatment of general- ized anxiety disorder? Answer: Buspirone (Wellbutrin) -nonsedating -not tolerance or dependence -does not react with benzo receptors or alcohol -no abuse or disinhibition potential - requires several weeks to take effect. Q: Diagnostic crite...

HESI GERIATRICS EXAM TEST BANK 300 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023 HESI EXIT GERIATRICS EXAM/ GERIANTRICS HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK, Annie is 89 years old and appears apathetic, unwilling to eat and drink, and shows functional decline. The nurse practitioner discusses with the family the possibility that Annie is experiencing a failure to thrive (FTT). The family asks how this happened. The nurse practitioner replies with which of the following statements? Select all that...

4 main functions of water in the body (Ans- Act as a vehicle of transportation of substances to and from cell Aid heat regulations by providing perspiration which evaporates Assist with maintenance of hydrogen balance in the body To serve as a medium for the enzymatic action for digestion How much of the body is water? (Ans- More than half - 60% males contain 50% females contain 60% due to fat tissue Lose more fluid through skin than adults (Ans- Infants - kidneys are not as effi...