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Sinus Arrhythmia Sinus Arrhythmia Looks almost normal Action: none, continue to monitor First Drug: none Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart Sinus Bradycardia Action: oxygen, notify MD - if symptomatic, follow AHA guidelines. First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic - low BP Possible cause: vagal-stimulation, athlete, sleep, ischemia to SA node, Meds, ↑ ICP Sinus Tachycardia Action: Determine & Treat the cause - this is key First Drug: None, watch for d...

Med Surg Exam 2023 1. A client is admitted to the hospital with symptoms consistent with right hemisphere stroke. With Neurovascular assessment requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Pupillary changes to ipsilateral dilation B. Orientation to person and place only. C. Left Sided Facial dropping and dysphagia D. Unequal bilateral hand grip strengths 2. Achieve maximum mobility and independence for a client multiple sclerosis (MS). Which intervention is most important for the...

2 year old patient has a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. This is considered? A) Too fast B) Inadequate C)normal D)too slow Correct Answer C) Normal When assessing distal circulatory function in a 3 year old, a reliable indicator is? A) Pulse ox B) BP C) Cap refill D) Skin temp Correct Answer C) Cap Refill Neonatal 2 week old female is dyspneic and lethargic to respond. Vitals are P 58, R 4 and irregular. What should you be concerned about? A) Altered mental stat...

Mental Health-EXAM 2 Rasmussen with 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 1) A patient with schizophrenia begins to talks about "volmers" hiding in the warehouse at work. The term "volmers" should be documented as: a. neologism b. concrete thinking c. thought insertion d. idea of reference - answerANS: A - A neologism is a newly coined word having special meaning to the patient. "Volmer" is not a known common noun. - Concrete thinking refers to the inability to think abstractly. - Thou...

MSN 5410 ADVANCED MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1. The nurse has just reassessed the condition of a postoperative client who was admitted 1 hour ago to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to monitor which parameter most carefully during the next hour? 1. Urinary output of 20 mL/hour 2. Temperature of 37.6°C (99.6°F) 3. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg 4. Serous drainage on the surgical dressing 2. Which client is at risk for the development of a sodium level ...

Test Bank Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Contents Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders .............................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 2 Dermatologic Disorders ............................................................................................................... 13 Chapter 3 Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders ............................................................................................

TMC Practice Exam with 100% Correct Questions and Answers 2023/2024 A+ Grade. A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - Correct answer-Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sound...

A nurse answers a call light and finds a client anxious, short of breath, reporting chest pain, and having a blood pressure of 88/52 mm Hg on the cardiac monitor. What action by the nurse takes priority? a. Assess the client's lung sounds. b. Notify the Rapid Response Team. c. Provide reassurance to the client. d. Take a full set of vital signs. b This client has manifestations of a pulmonary embolism, and the most critical action is to notify the Rapid Response Team for speedy diagnosis a...

1.A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short leg cast. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? A. Bounding pedal pulse B. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds C. Pain that increases with passive movement D. Areas of warmth on the cast 2.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Whichof the following statements made by the client reflects an understanding ...

ALS/ACLS - Red Cross Final Exam [2022/2023] Graded A+ The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would confirm this suspicion? Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed T waves A patient with dyspnea and a change in mental status arrives at the emergency department. The healthcare team completes the necessary assessments and begins to care for the patient, including ini...