HESI STUDY GUIDE MED- SURG AND NCLEX-RN HESI STUDY GUIDE MED-SURG AND NCLEX-RN

HESI STUDY GUIDE MED- SURG AND NCLEX-RN HESI STUDY GUIDE MED-SURG AND NCLEX-RN HESI STUDY GUIDE (MED-SURG/NCLEX-RN) Delegation If giving to LVN/LPN or other nurse that is floating or not critical care- give nurse the most STABLE client. Center of Gravity- Older individuals’ center of gravity is the upper torso. Adults- hips ABC’s ▪ Airway, Breathing, Circulation ▪ (CAB)- compression, airway, breathing ▪ Provide if unwitnessed cardiac arrest occurs. ▪ If unconscious- begin with circulation, airway, breathing; begin CPR. ▪ 30:2 with partner ▪ 15:2 alone ▪ Place hands at lower half of sternum; above xiphoid process ▪ Reposition head to validate proper position to open airway if chest is not moving ▪ When carotid pulse is felt, there is return of cardiac function, with return of breathing • Signs of effective tissue perfusion should be noticed