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Health-care Associated Infections (HAIs): - Answer infection acquired while patient is receiving health care services Most common HAIs include: - Answer Pneumonia GI Illnesses UTIs Bloodstream Infections Wound Infections Hand Hygiene is the single most important intervention to prevent ... - Answer HAIs in the health care setting. Alcohol-based hygiene products (more/less) effective than soap. - Answer more (reduce infections) When is hand washing with soap and water necessary? -...

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A patient has been recently admitted to the hospital. What Infections, if observed, may suggest that the patient has dysphagia? - Answer 1. persistent drooling 2. change in voice after swallowing 3. Wet, gurgly voice In the change of shift report, the nurse was told a patient requires "minimal assistance with meals." What should the nurse expect to do for the patient at mealtime? - Answer packages and cartons. 2. assist the patient to an upright position 3. Ask the patient if he or she nee...

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RNSG 1216 Final Exam| Complete Questions with 100% Correct Answers Verified (Graded A+) This comprehensive study guide features verified questions and accurate answers for the RNSG 1216 Final Exam to help you pass with confidence. What is Included • Complete Question Set: Real exam-style questions covering core RNSG 1216 topics. • Verified Answers: Accurate, checked answers to ensure you study the right material. • Key Rationales: Brief explanations to help you understand the core nur...

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RNSG 1216 Midterm Exam Questions And Correct Answers

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RNSG 1216 Midterm Questions With Complete Solutions

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Vitamin B12 deficiency - ANSWERScan occur because of low gastric acid Normal BMI - ANSWERS18.5-24.9 Northern heritage health risk - ANSWERS-celiac -type 1 diabetes Feeding the patient key points (7) - ANSWERS1) Food allergies 2) ID patients diet 3) elevate head of bed 4) oral & hand hygiene 5) observe for dysphagia 6) record meal 7) record liquid Diet as tolerated - ANSWERSsolid/balanced diet -normal/ regular diet Clear liquid - ANSWERS-inadequate in energy -DON'T use ...

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RNSG 1216 and 1125 review from tutors Questions With Complete Solutions

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Exam 1 RNSG 1216, RNSG 1216 Exam 1, Midterm Exam, Exam 2, Exam 1 Module , Vital Signs, Skills Exam, Physical Assessment,, Final Review, Safe Medical Administration, Urinary Elimination, Exam 3, Exam 1, Medication Administration, Oxygenation Exam, Oxygenation Test, Practice Questions, RANGE OF MOTION, IV Start, Prime, PB, Push Exam, Exam 2

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SUMMARY OF WALKING USING A WALKER - Answer 1. 1st-Advance Walker FORWARD 2. Next, Move WEAKER LEG 3. Last, Move STRONGER LEG NOTE: Walker, Sore Leg, Stronger Leg TYPES OF WALKERS - Answer 1. STANDARD: picked up & moved by patient, prevents walker from slipping 2. ROLLER: 2 to 4 wheels, used on pts w/weak arm strength What safety measure should be inspected by the nurse BEFORE the patient uses the Walker? - Answer The condition of the Walker: rubber feet tips in place w/o crac...

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Simple face mask - Answer Useful for short periods of time (transportation) 6 L is the limit. You are trying to push out the CO2 35-50% oxygen given to patient Flow 6-12 L/Min Partial rebreathing mask - Answer Useful for short periods of time Delivers increased FiO2 Easily humidifies O2 Bag 1/3 - 1/2 full on inspiration Does not dry mucous membranes easily 60-90 % of oxygen given to patient 10-15 L/Min Non rebreather mask - Answer Useful for short periods of time Delivers incr...

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What is an IV? - Answer Intravenous infusion administration of fluids into a vein by means of a steel needle or plastic catheter. why is an IV administered - Answer used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, or to correct fluid volume deficits in patients unable to take sufficient volumes orally. Also used for prolonged nutritional support of patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction (total parenteral nutrition). CATS PRRR - Answer C = compatibilities, A = allergies, T = tubing c...

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RANGE OF MOTION - Answer exercises that maintain joint mobility; can either be passive (healthcare worker performs) or active (patient performs). Can performing ROM be delegated to a UAP? - Answer Yes, but an Assessment of the patient's joint mobility should be completed by a nurse prior to delegation. NECK, CERVICAL SPINE ROM - Answer flexion, extension, hyperextension, lateral flexion, rotation SHOULDER range of motion - Answer flexion, extension, hyperextension, abduction, adduction...

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Question 1: A patient arrives at the emergency department with depressed respirations from an opioid overdose. The nurse prepares to administer the antagonist naloxone. The nurse understands an antagonist will do which of the following? a. Attach at a receptor site and produce a slight chemical action. b. Fit the receptor site well creating a response. c. Attach at a receptor site preventing activation of the receptor. d. Trigger the immune response to prevent an allergic reaction. - Answer ...

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oxygen - Answer needed to sustain life. How is blood oxygenated? - Answer through ventilation, perfusion, and transport of respiratory gases neural and chemical regulators control ? - Answer the rate and depth of respiration in response to changing tissue oxygen demands cardiovascular system provides - Answer the transport mechanisms to distribute oxygen to cells and tissues of the body respiratory physiology - Answer - The exchange of respiratory gases occurs between the environment...

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nebulization - Answer adds moisture or medications to inspired air by mixing particles of varying sizes with the air orthopnea - Answer patient uses multiple pillows when reclining to breathe easier or sits leaning forwards with arms elevated Pheumothorax - Answer collection of air gas in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse wheezing - Answer abnormal breath sounds; whistling sounds heard with upper airway obstruction nasal cannula - Answer is a simple, comfortable device u...

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Patients Six Rights - Answer 1. Right dose 2. Right patient 3. Right time 4. Documentation 5. Right route 6. Right drug Tall MAn words - Answer ISMP recommends mixed or tall man case letter words when possible. EX. aMILoride vs. amLoDIPine Classification of medication - Answer indicates the different effects on the body system. Pharmacokineticss - Answer study of medication on how it enters the body(route), reach their site of action(onset), metabolizes(duration), and ow it exits ...

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Afebrile - Answer without fever Antipyretics - Answer medications that reduce fever Auscultatory gap - Answer temporary disappearance of sounds usually heard over the brachial artery, occurring when the cuff pressure is high and is gradually reduced, with the sounds again heard at a lower level of pressure (usually occurring in patients who have hypertension) basal metabolic rate (BMR) - Answer The rate at which heat is given off by an organism at complete rest. Blood pressure - Answ...

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Which of the following should NOT be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? A) Oropharyngeal suctioning. B) Nasotracheal suctioning. C) Pulse oximetry. D) Oral care. - Answer B) Nasotracheal suctioning The nurse desires to suction the patient's left main-stem bronchus. In what position should the patient be placed? A) Keep the patient's head in a neutral position and rotate the catheter counter-clockwise on insertion. B) Keep the patient's head in a neutral position a...

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Patient-Centered Care - Answer Understand patient values and preferences Try to adapt procedures to minimize the invasive nature of catheterization and maintain a patient's dignity and respect Many cultures have specific beliefs and practices related to elimination, privacy, and gender-specific care Urinary Elimination - Answer Urinary elimination support Helping a patient to a toilet or a bedside commode Assisting with a urinal Performing catheterization Implement measures to minimize...

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Pharmacologic Concepts - Answer Medication names (Chemical, generic, trade). Classification. (effects on body) Medication forms (medication route). pharmacokinetics Medication Actions - Answer absorption distribution metabolism excretion absorption - Answer Administration site to bloodstream distribution - Answer Bloodstream to tissues and organs metabolism - Answer Biotransformation occurs mainly in the liver excretion - Answer Exit the body. Occurs mainly through Kidneys ...

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Accomodation - Answer responding to the environment through new activity. ex- pupils "accommodating" to the light. Adventitious sounds - Answer abnormal lung sounds heard upon auscultation. alopecia - Answer partial or complete loss of hair aphasia - Answer abnormal neurological condition in which language function is defective or absent. Related to injury to speech center in cerebral cortex, causing receptive or expressive aphasia. Apical impulse or point of maximal impulse (PMI) ...

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