HESI MED SURG 55 QUESTIONS ANSWERS RN V1-Clinical Complex Med Surg A+

• Guaiac Occult Test. What lab is most important? Platelet count • Patient had BDP 3 months ago with dehydration. What would warrant the nurse immediate intervention? Positive Gastro Occult • .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 • 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 • Heart failure acute exacerbation. How to reduce cardiac workload? Bedside commode • External fixation device- what should the nurse do first? Assess for peripheral pulse at the foot • COPD patient is experience shortness of breath. pursed lip breathing • Client with CVA (stroke). Has only eaten half of their food. Family is concern about nutrition. What should the nurse tell the family?