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Danger with 3rd degree heart block this is a 100% block and is an emergency, a patient with this block must get to the cath lab immediately. Post Cardiac Catheterization considerations when femoral artery is used as access the patient must lie flat for at least 6 hours, this is so the bleeding can be controlled. bleeding that would occur after this procedure would be internal so look out for abdomen bruising or flank pain. call rapid or the physician if you see either. Heart tran...

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17 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Axpert

Integrity definition an alignment of stated values and actions, be who you say you are and do what you say you are going to do. Inconsistent Integrity example a nurse saying that she believes in the dignity of the patient and then outside of the room is heard talking about the patient negatively. Involving family members in care asking for patient permission to involve family members will empower the patient and their support system Independent nursing intervention example this ...

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20 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Axpert

Inferior wall MI patient may experience bradycardia, heart blocks, decreased perfusion Inferior wall MI patient assessments vital signs, BP, O2, LOC. Vtach (unconscious & no heart rate) intervention CPR immediately and defibrillate when equipment arrives Vtach (conscious, alert & oriented) intervention synchronized cardioversion Vfib intervention CPR and defibrillate ASAP SVT interventions Master01 |Excellent Study Material| Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright Master01| Gra...

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8 pages

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Grade A+

Axpert

A nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is admitted with an acidbase imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.36, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 33 mm Hg, and HCO3 18 mEq/L. Which manifestation should the nurse identify as an example of the clients compensation mechanism? a. Increased rate and depth of respirations b. Increased urinary output c. Increased thirst and hunger d. Increased release of acids from the kidneys ANS: A This client has metabolic acidosis. T...

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125 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Axpert

A client arrives in the emergency department with multiple crushing wounds of the chest, abdomen, and legs. Which are the priority nursing assessments? Quality of respirations and presence of pulses A client is extubated in the postanesthesia care unit after surgery. For which common response should the nurse be alert when monitoring the client for acute respiratory distress? Restlessness What order would the nurse follow for the assessment of the pharynx in a client with a respira...

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13 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Axpert

NUR 2243 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) | ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

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20 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

gradexam

A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.32, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 34 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. What action should the nurse take next? a. Assess clients rate, rhythm, and depth of respiration. b. Measure the clients pulse and blood pressure. c. Document the findings and continue to monitor. d. Notify the physician as soon as possible. - ️️ANS: A Progressive skeletal muscle weakness is associated with increasi...

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44 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Brainarium

NUR 2243 Final Certification Exam Questions with most appropriate Answers 2023/2024 Complication of a diuretic - Answer metabolic alkalosis Know the causes of Acid Base imbalances - Answer Metabolic Acidosis Metabolic Alkalosis Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Alkalosis cause of metabolic alkalosis - Answer vomiting gastric suction too many tums sxs of metabolic alkalosis - Answer Weakness, muscle cramps, hyperactive reflexes, tetany, slow and shallow respirations *fall...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR 2243 Cardiac Health Evaluation Practice Exam Questions and Answers 2023/2024 Chest Pain: Angina – Answer -Onset is sudden, usually in response to exertion, emotion, or extremes in temperature. -Squeezing, viselike pain. -Usually L side of chest without radiation. Substernal; may spread across the chest and the back and/or down the arms. -Duration usually <15 min; relieved with rest, nitrate administration, or O2 therapy. Chest Pain: Myocardial Infarction - Answer -Onset sudde...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR 2243 Chapter 1 Nursing Fundamental Questions with Correct Solutions 2023/2024 An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a master's degree isvconsidered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse's role, taking into account her qualifications and experience? A) Clinical nurse specialist...

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13 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

Nur 2243 Client Healthcare Plan Final Examination Questions and A+ Verified Answers 2023/2024 The nurse is caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure. Which action is considered unsafe? a. Aligning the neck with the body b. Clustering many nursing activities c. Elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees d. Providing stool softeners or laxatives as ordered - Answer : B It is important to minimize stress and activities that could increase intracranial pressur...

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40 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR 2243 Fluid and Electrolytes Concept 8 Fundamental Questions and Correct Answers 2023/2024 fluid - Answer circulates in the body in the blood and lymph vessels, surrounds the cells, and provides the environment inside cells in which they perform their cellular chemistry the concept of fluid and electrolytes refers to the - Answer the process of regulating the extracellular fluid volume, body fluid osmolality, and plasma concentrations of electrolytes. maintaining physiological balance ...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR 2243 Patients Healthcare Diagnosis Chapter 57 Review Guide Exam Questions and Answers 2023/2024 A nurse assesses a client who has appendicitis. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find? a. Severe, steady right lower quadrant pain b. Abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting c. Marked peristalsis and hyperactive bowel sounds d. Abdominal pain that increases with knee flexion - Answer : A Right lower quadrant pain, specifically at McBurney's point, is c...

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12 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR 2243 Extensive Safety in Healthcare Questions and Approved Answers 2023/2024 IOM Comprehensive approach to healthcare quality and safety improvement created a model which includes - Answer a) Domains of Quality b) External Drivers (need to be balanced The domains of quality are - Answer a) Safety/Safe care processes- freedom from accidental injury b) Practice consistent with current medical knowledge (evidence based practice) c) Customization (patient centered) 4) Issues that effe...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR 2243 Nurse Patients Evaluation and Diagnosis Questions and Answers 2023/2024 A nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.36, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 33 mm Hg, and HCO3 18 mEq/L. Which manifestation should the nurse identify as an example of the clients compensation mechanism? a. Increased rate and depth of respirations b. Increased urinary output c. Increased thirst and hunger d. Increased rel...

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44 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR 2243 Cardiac Respiratory System Questions and Certified Answers 2023/2024 The older patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) ismore likely to have what symptom if experiencing cardiac ischemia? A. Syncope. DyspneaC. Chest painD. Depression - Answer dyspnea Identify appropriate interventions for a patient experiencinginadequate oxygenation and tissue perfusion as a result ofcoronary artery disease. (Select all that apply.)A. Notify the physician.B. Administer Tylenol for pain.C. Maintai...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR 2243 Concept OF Fluid and Electrolytes Critical Exam Review Questions and Answers 2023/2024 The concept of fluids and electrolytes refers to... - Answer the process of regulating the extracellular fluid volume, body fluid osmolality, and plasma concentrations of electrolytes Fluid - Answer water plus the substances dissolved and suspended in it Electrolytes - Answer substances that are charged particles (ions) when they are placed in water Intake and Absorption - Answer the addit...

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6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR2243 Respiratory Assessment Question and Answers Graded A+ 2023/2024 pH normal levels - Answer 7.35-7.45 HCO3 normal levels - Answer 22-26 PCO2 normal levels - Answer 35-45 What does breathing look like when acidotic? - Answer decreased, hypoventilation What does breathing look like when alkalotic? - Answer increased, hyperventilation Calcium normal level - Answer 8.5-10.5 Potassium normal levels - Answer 3.5-5 Chloride normal levels - Answer 95-105 Sodium normal lev...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR2243 Heart Transplant Exam 2 review Questions and Answers 2023/2024 Inferior wall MI patient may experience - Answer bradycardia, heart blocks, decreased perfusion Inferior wall MI patient assessments - Answer vital signs, BP, O2, LOC. Vtach (unconscious & no heart rate) intervention - Answer CPR immediately and defibrillate when equipment arrives Vtach (conscious, alert & oriented) intervention - Answer synchronized cardioversion Vfib intervention - Answer CPR and defibrillate A...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55

NUR2243 Heart Transplant Exam Guide Questions and A+ rated Answers 2023/2024 Normal MAP - Answer 60 - 100 mmHg VITAL to maintain perfusion of major body organs Low MAP - Answer < 60 mmHg indicator of hemorrhagic shock low blood vol = low MAP A student nurse is caring for a client who suffered massive blood loss after trauma. How does the student correlate the blood loss with the client's mean arterial pressure? - Answer Lower blood volume means lower map Heart transplants are ...

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14 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

KieranKent55