Hurst Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is assessing a client with abdominal surgery 24 hours postop. Which assessment finding would require an immediate intervention? 1. The nasogastric (NG) tube contents are pale green. 2. An abdominal dressing with the tape on 3 sides of the dressing. 3. Abdominal pain of 5 on 10 point pain scale when client coughs. 4. A bulb-shaped Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain with 25 mL of sanguineous drainage. - CORRECT ANSWER 4. Correct: The JP drain should be addressed first. The purpose of the JP dr...

What clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to see in a client suspected of having hypercalcemia? 1. Tachycardia 2. Positive Chvostek 3. Lethargy 4. Tachypnea 5. Decreased deep tendon reflexes - ANS: 3., 5. 3., & 5. Correct: Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in blood is above normal. Too much calcium in blood can weaken bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with heart and brain function. Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands. ...

Archer/Hurst Written Exam Correctly Answered.The nurse is caring for a client with a major thermal burn. Which initial laboratory abnormalities does the nurse anticipate in response to the burn? Select all that apply. A. Hemodilution B. Hyperkalemia c. Metabolic Acidosis D. Hyperglycemia E. Hemoconcentration Choices B, C, D, and E are correct. Following a major burn, significant fluid and electrolyte changes occur from cellular damage, which causes potassium to leak into the ex...

Burns Content Post Test- HURST Exam Questions Correctly Answered. While performing wound care to a donor skin graft site, the nurse notes some scabbing around the edges and a dark collection of blood. What is the nurse's next action? Choose One 1. Leave the scabbing area alone and apply extra ointment. 2. Notify the primary healthcare provider. 3. Gently remove the debris and re-dress the wound. 4. Apply skin softening lotion for 3 hours and then re-dress. - CORRECT ANSWER 3 Rationale ...

Fluid & Electrolytes HURST Complete Exam Questions With Complete Solutions.Fluid Volume Excess/Hypervolemia - CORRECT ANSWER Too much fluid in the vascular space Causes of FVE: (3) - CORRECT ANSWER Heart Failure Renal Failure Sodium Heart Failure characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER Heart is weak; cardiac output decreases decreased kidney perfusion; urinary output decreases Volume stays in the vascular space Three things with a lot of sodium - CORRECT ANSWER Effervescent soluble medicat...

Hurst – Gastrointestinal Study Review Practice Test. What is pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER Auto-digestion of the pancreas What are the two separate functions of the pancreas? - CORRECT ANSWER Endocrine - insulin Exocrine - digestive enzymes What are the two types of pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Acute: #1 Cause = Alcohol #2 Cause = Gallbaldder Disease 2. Chronic: #1 Cause = Alcohol Parts of the pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER a. Pancreatic Duct - travels through pancreas b. Di...

Hurst 2 Practice Exam Test Questions.The nurse receives the morning lab results of four clients during the change of shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first? 1. Vomiting and diarrhea with a potassium 3.3 mEq/L (3.3 mmol/L). 2. One day post-operative hip replacement with a Hct 30% (0.30) / Hgb 10 g/dL (100 g/L). 3. Pneumonia with a White Blood Cell (WBC) count of 12,000/mm3 (12 x 10^9/L). 4. Diabetes with a Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) of 40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L). - CORRECT ANSWE...

Hurst 3 Questions And Answers Exam. The head nurse on a busy surgical unit is evaluating several fresh post-operative clients. Which observation should the nurse report immediately to the primary healthcare provider? 1. A post transurethral resection client with cherry colored urine 2. A post mastectomy client drains 40 mL of bloody drainage within 3 hours of the surgery 3. A post ileostomy client with a beefy red stoma and mucus drainage 4. A post thyroidectomy client reporting tingling ...

Hurst 4 Review Study Guide Test. A nurse is teaching a group of women about human papillomavirus (HPV). What should the nurse tell the women that human papillomavirus puts women at risk for? 1. Human immunodeficiency virus 2. Cervical cancer 3. Hepatitis B 4. Cirrhosis - CORRECT ANSWER 2. Correct: Women who have had human papillomavirus are at increased risk for developing cervical cancer. 1. Incorrect: HPV does not increase the risk of developing HIV. HPV increases the risk for developi...

Hurst 5 Complete Study Guide Test Questions. A nurse is feeding a client diagnosed with a stroke who is exhibiting dysphagia. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate? 1. Elevate the head of the bed to 15 degrees. 2. Request the client to not hold food in their mouth. 3. Monitor for frequent throat clearing after eating. 4. Orient the client to the location of food on their plate. - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Correct: When helping to feed a client with dysphagia, the nurse should monitor for...

Hurst 6 Practice Exam Questions Correctly Answered. Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client who has been admitted with a head injury? 1. Pad side rails. 2. Place hips in flexed position for 15 minutes every 4 hours. 3. Elevate head of bed 35 degrees. 4. Maintain neck in neutral position. 5. Cluster nursing activities. 6. Maintain a quiet environment. - CORRECT ANSWER 1., 3., 4., and 6. Correct: The client with a head injury is at risk for sei...