2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg III | Questions
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Grade – Herzing
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?